Amazon fulfillment competitor Stord raises $250M at $3B valuation
Atlanta‑based Stord secured $250 million, valuing the anti‑Amazon fulfillment startup at $3 billion and unveiling an AI interface that could reshape e‑commerce logistics.
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Amazon replaces Rufus with Alexa for Shopping as its AI commerce assistant
Amazon is retiring its Rufus AI shopping assistant and replacing it with Alexa for Shopping, a free feature that combines product expertise with personalized recommendations and can even buy items from other retailers.
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Amazon expands ultrafast 30-minute delivery to more US cities
Amazon Now's 30-minute delivery service expands to more US cities, offering thousands of items with Prime discounts, intensifying competition with DoorDash and Instacart.
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Alibaba wires Qwen AI directly into Taobao for end-to-end agentic shopping
Alibaba's Qwen AI app now spans Taobao and Tmall's 4-billion-item catalogue with end-to-end checkout through Alipay, marking the largest consumer agentic-commerce launch from a Chinese platform.
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California accuses Amazon of price fixing
California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges Amazon pressured major brands to raise prices on rival sites, making its own prices look more competitive while inflating costs for consumers.
