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Indianapolis Star
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Find out how you can save $1 a gallon on gas for your road trip over 4th of July weekend
Hitting the highway for the holiday weekend? Whether you're heading into the Indianapolis area or leaving the Hoosier State to celebrate the Fourth of July, Amazon Prime is giving travelers a chance to save money on gas. Prime Day is actually four days on the week after the holiday, but with this deal, you can start saving even earlier. About 61.6 million car travelers are expected to drive over the holiday weekend. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can get a deal on gasoline at more than 7,500 Amoco, BP, and participating AM/PM locations nationwide starting Thursday, July 3, through, Sunday, July 6. An Amazon Prime membership, which includes free deliveries, discounts at Whole Foods and free Grubhub+ membership, costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Young adults and those on government assistance may be eligible for a discounted Amazon Prime membership. Amazon Prime members will need to link their membership to Earnify, the bp loyalty program, to get the deal. Then, during the July 4th weekend (July 3-6), they can get $1 off per gallon on one fuel purchase (up to 35 gallons) when they fill up at more than 7,500 Amoco, BP and participating AM/PM locations. Once your account is linked, use the Earnify app store locator to find the nearest participating station. At the pump, redeem the offer by inputting your phone number or linked payment method – or by selecting the gas station and pump they are using in the Earnify app. Find deals on Amazon Prime members can also regularly get a 10-cent per gallon discount every day when they buy gas at participating locations, with their linked accounts. Amazon added the 10-cent gas discount after getting feedback from Amazon Prime members, Amazon Prime vice president Jamil Ghani told USA TODAY at the time. "We always look at where we can be of value to members and every time we ask … what would make Prime even more valuable for them, it's fuel savings," he said.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Amazon Prime Day deals include July 4th weekend gas discount
Amazon Prime Day doesn't officially kick in until July 8 – and runs through July 11 – but there's an early deal especially good for those hitting the road this July Fourth weekend. About 61.6 million car travelers are expected to drive over the holiday weekend. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can get a deal on gasoline at more than 7,500 Amoco, BP, and participating AM/PM locations nationwide starting Thursday, July 3, through, Sunday, July 6. An Amazon Prime membership, which includes free deliveries, discounts at Whole Foods and free Grubhub+ membership, costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Young adults and those on government assistance may be eligible for a discounted Amazon Prime membership. Walmart: Retailer opens new stores – but not to the public. Here's why. This article contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Amazon Prime $1 gas discount: How to get it Amazon Prime members will need to link their membership to Earnify, the bp loyalty program, to get the deal. Then, during the July 4th weekend (July 3-6), they can get $1 off per gallon on one fuel purchase (up to 35 gallons) when they fill up at more than 7,500 Amoco, BP and participating AM/PM locations. Once your account is linked, use the Earnify app store locator to find the nearest participating station. At the pump, redeem the offer by inputting your phone number or linked payment method – or by selecting the gas station and pump they are using in the Earnify app. Prime members can also regularly get a 10-cent per gallon discount every day when they buy gas at participating locations, with their linked accounts. Amazon added the 10-cent gas discount after getting feedback from Amazon Prime members, Amazon Prime vice president Jamil Ghani told USA TODAY at the time. "We always look at where we can be of value to members and every time we ask … what would make Prime even more valuable for them, it's fuel savings," he said. Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
More rural communities to get same-day, next-day Amazon delivery: See where
Amazon is expanding its delivery network to offer same-day and next-day delivery to what it says are tens of millions of customers in more than 4,000 smaller communities across the U.S. by the end of the year. The delivery expansion will especially help rural customers, who Amazon said typically live farther from brick-and-mortar retailers, have less product and brand choices, and face limited delivery when shopping online. "Our Prime members tell us that one of their favorite benefits is their unlimited fast shipping," Jamil Ghani, Amazon's global vice president of Amazon Prime told USA TODAY in an exclusive interview. "It is the way they access Amazon's vast selection and we believe that shouldn't depend on the zip code that our members live in." "Folks that have traditionally had some slower speeds now can get access to our fastest speeds," he said. Everyday items are popular One of the biggest benefits of the expansion, Ghani said, is access to Amazon's everyday essentials, the online retailer's grocery and household goods. Amazon said in the first quarter of 2025, its faster delivery speeds helped drive its everyday essentials sections to grow more than twice as fast as all other categories in the U.S. Amazon's grocery sector had more than $100 billion in sales, excluding sales from Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh and that made it one of the largest grocers in the U.S., Amazon said. The expansion has already started in 1,000 of the 4,000 smaller communities. More than 90% of the top 50 repurchased items for same-day delivery in those areas are Amazon everyday essential items, including coffee pods, water bottles, batteries and probiotics. How can you get same-day and next-day delivery? The free same-day delivery option is available to Prime members in most cities who spend more than $25 on an order. If your order doesn't meet the minimum, you can still choose same-day delivery for a $2.99 fee. Orders for Prime members placed with an Amazon gift card always have free same-day shipping. If you're not a Prime member, you can still choose same-day or next-day delivery for a $9.99 fee with no minimum purchase. Orders for non-Prime members using an Amazon gift card will cost $3.99 for same-day delivery. Limited refunds: 'Wild!': Amazon is refunding some customers for purchases made as far back as 2018 Amazon investing more than $4 billion Amazon said it is investing more than $4 billion to triple the size of its delivery network by the end of 2026. That will include transforming its existing rural delivery stations into hybrid hubs. Amazon has regionalized the supply chain, putting more inventory closer to the customer, Ghani said. Amazon is using machine learning and AI to make sure items in high demand with customers in particular regions are stocked and ready for same-day or next-day delivery, Ghani said. "Our AI systems help us manage our inventory and put it as close as possible to the customer based on the demand that we see from those customers," he said. To find out if your area has same-day delivery, go to Betty Lin-Fisher is a consumer reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at blinfisher@ or follow her on X, Facebook or Instagram @blinfisher and @ on Bluesky. Sign up for our free The Daily Money newsletter, which will include consumer news on Fridays, here.
Fashion United
18-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Amazon to host first-ever four day Prime Day event
Online marketplace giant Amazon is set to bring back its Prime Day sales event, extending the discount offer to four days for the first time. Running from July 8 to July 11, the summer sale shopping event offers Prime members access to limited deals across a range of categories, from apparel to personal care and books. Another new addition to this year's sales event is 'Today's Big Deals,' a curated series of themed daily offers spotlighting some of the event's most compelling discounts, available exclusively to Prime members. "New this year, we're offering exclusive deals, including fuel discounts for summer travel, alongside some of our lowest prices of the year from top brands," said Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime, in a statement. "We're also excited about our enhanced Prime for Young Adults membership, giving 18–24-year-olds the ability to enjoy new exclusive perks like 5 percent cash back for a limited time, plus new shopping features that make discovering personalized savings easier than ever." Ahead of Prime Day, Prime members will also gain early access to significant savings across key categories—from home tech and fashion to groceries and everyday essentials. These pre-event offers provide strong value well before the official kickoff. Additional early deals include up to 30 percent off select Amazon-owned brands. From July 1, Prime members can also shop school supplies and household staples from Amazon Basics starting at 3 dollars, along with seasonal fashion from Amazon Essentials, including dresses and swimwear from 12 dollars. "Prime Day is about celebrating our members by providing them with exceptional savings and convenient delivery, and now is an excellent time to save."
Vancouver Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Amazon announces Prime Day Canada 2025 is four days: What else is different this year
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Are you ready to restock on dishwasher detergent ? Perhaps a new set of Rubbermaid containers ? Or Beats headphones ? Those were our readers' favourite deals from last year's Prime Day — Amazon's biggest sale event of the year. This year, Prime Day may look a bit different. Firstly, it's four days instead of two. Amazon Prime Day Canada is running from July 8 – 11, 2025. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. We connected with Jamil Ghani, vice president of worldwide Amazon Prime, to learn more about this year's sale event. He said the decision to extend the event from two to four days is because 'Prime members have told us that they appreciate more time to shop and save, particularly when juggling their busy lives.' Another difference this year is the development of trade tariffs , which could impact the deals offered during Prime Day. Ghani noted that Amazon is 'actively monitoring developments in the global trade environment while maintaining our unwavering focus on delivering exceptional value to our Prime members in Canada.' The final major differentiator this year is related to the tariffs; Canadians are opting to shop Canadian brands . In response to the trend, Amazon is 'particularly proud of our Canada Showcase storefront, which will feature special Prime Day deals to help members discover and save on the best of Canadian brands and products,' Ghani mentioned. When is Prime Day in Canada: July 8 – 11, 2025. What's new: Prime Day is now four days. You can shop Canadian brands through Amazon's Canada Showcase and your Shopping Essentials team is now on the revamped Canoe . What's the same: Your Shopping Essentials team! Same team, new URL. Your in-house Canadian team of writers will bring you the best Prime Day deals. How to stay in the loop: Sign up for the Shopping Essentials newsletter . Prime Day is exclusively open to Prime members. Unlike Amazon's spring sale , which anyone can shop, Prime Day is only for those who have a Prime membership. If you're new to Prime, you can take advantage of a free trial . Once you have a Prime membership, we, of course, recommend following along with Canoe's Shopping Essentials coverage. Our team tests products all year to ensure we're only recommending worthwhile deals. Deals that are on quality products with actual good prices. We know our prices, so we can recognize if discounts are top-notch. To learn more about how Amazon is prepping for Prime Day Canada 2025, check out highlights from the Q&A with Ghani. Q: What are you most excited about this Prime Day? A: I am particularly excited about extending Prime Day to a full 96-hour event in Canada this year. This four-day format gives our Prime members more time to discover and shop deep discounts across top brands, trending products and some of Amazon's lowest prices of the year so far. By extending the event, we're able to showcase more products across more categories, including items from Canadian brands and small and medium-sized businesses. Q: Why did Amazon decide to extend Prime Day from two to four days this year? A: Prime is all about anticipating members' needs and bringing them closer to what they care about, which includes saving money through one of their most appreciated benefits – Prime Day. At Amazon, we embrace that 'It's still Day 1', meaning we nurture the innovative spirit of a startup, and this Prime Day extension demonstrates our ongoing commitment to innovating on behalf of customers. Q: How is Amazon continuing to support Canadian businesses? A: Canada is important to Amazon globally, and we've supported Canadian businesses through Prime Day since the very first event back in 2015. Amazon has offered virtual shelf space to Canadian sellers since 2003, helping thousands of Canada-based independent sellers, most of whom are small and medium-sized businesses, reach customers across Canada and around the world… …As we continue to invest and innovate, we're committed to adding more and more selection with products our customers want, including items from local Canadian businesses. Q: Do you have a favourite Canadian product available on Amazon? A: My three young daughters love Good To Go snacks , which we discovered on a family holiday in Victoria last year. All Natural Advice is a skincare staple for my wife, and we have ATTITUDE natural care products throughout our home. These are just a few examples of the high-quality Canadian offerings available. Q: What are three things you recommend buying on Prime Day? A: Prime Day is an excellent opportunity to save on needs and wants. Members can stock up on everyday essentials; in my household, that means diapers and wipes. Amazon devices , which traditionally see some of their deepest discounts of the year during the event, are also a great find. Q: What's your most ordered item on Amazon? A: Household items and daily essentials tend to be among the most frequently reordered products for many Prime members, including in my own household. With three young kids, my cart is currently filled with diapers, STEM building kits and beach toys, all the essentials to keep our three girls happy and entertained as we head into the summer season. Q: What's one product you ordered from Amazon that you love more than you expected to? A: I ordered a set of silicone food storage containers that I absolutely love more than I expected. I bought them thinking they'd just be useful for leftovers, but they've completely transformed the kitchen organization in our home. They collapse flat when not in use (saving so much cabinet space!), they're leakproof for taking lunch to work and they go straight from freezer to microwave without transferring food. Plus, I've significantly reduced my plastic wrap and aluminum foil usage since getting them. Q: What's your favourite show on Prime Video? A: I eagerly await every season of Reacher , and will admit that I went back and watched seasons 1 and 2 before devouring season 3. I've been captivated by the show's strong themes of justice, Alan Ritchson's dry humour as the protagonist, and the high-intensity action each season. I highly recommend it, whether you've read Lee Child's books or not. Q: How will the unfolding tariff landscape affect Prime Day Canada? A: We're actively monitoring developments in the global trade environment while maintaining our unwavering focus on delivering exceptional value to our Prime members in Canada. Through close collaboration with our selling partners to navigate evolving market conditions, we're ensuring that Prime Day will continue to offer members access to outstanding deals across a diverse range of products, regardless of external factors. Shopping Essentials , a category written by research-obsessed shopping fanatics, is now on . Explore in-depth product reviews, expert recommendations and exciting collaborations — plus get behind-the-scenes info on your favourite brands and trending products — learn more here or sign up for our newsletter rmann@postmedia
