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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Amazon announces major prime membership change
Amazon is planning to expand its same-day and next-day delivery to over 4,000 small cities, towns, and rural communities in the US. Thousands of its 200+ million Prime members will have the pleasure of having this benefit by the end of the year. 'The money saving is important, but for many rural customers, the more critical dynamic is the time saved by using Amazon. The expanded choice that Amazon offers is also very appealing to shoppers who are miles away from big malls and stores,' GlobalData retail expert Neil Saunders told 'For Amazon, rural gains are an important part of driving Prime penetration. And the business is confident it can service this profitably by adapting existing rural delivery stations into hybrid hubs which store inventory Amazon's algorithms know will be popular in the area.' Shoppers interested in trying out the platform can do so for $14.99 a month or $139 a year. The project announcement comes after Amazon made the decision to expand its Prime Day sales event to four days from two. The company had already been the topic of conversation during the rise of inflation and fears of recession after CEO Andy Jassy warned shoppers tariffs potentially rising prices. While Amazon's net sales skyrocketed to $155.7 billion this quarter, the company has been slammed by its employees and Prime members. Shoppers claimed they would cancel their memberships last year after finding out the company was axing its Amazon Today service. Prior to its removal, it was a popular perk that provided same-day delivery from select stores in the customers' neighborhoods. Members also canceled accounts after finding out its streaming service started rolling out more advertisements across its TV shows and films. The company didn't stop there with its prime perk change-ups and infuriated customers even more by raising the price of its Amazon Music Unlimited ad-free subscription program. Besides its member benefit terminations, fans have begun turning their backs on Amazon after Jassy issued a warning of brutal workforce cuts. It is unclear when the layoffs will begin and how many jobs will be axed, but Jassy revealed the cuts were the result of the company's increase in artificial intelligence. The company is keeping itself busy by preparing for Prime Day, recently warning its members about increases in cyber scams It's also exploring the idea of creating its own currency, an idea that could save the company and retailers like Walmart and Target billions of dollars. Amazon is expecting to make between $159 billion and $164 billion during its second quarter, along with a $13 billion to $17.5 billion operating income. The company will release its second quarter results on July 31 after the market closes.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Amazon making major change to Prime that will affect the whole of the US
Amazon is planning to expand its same-day and next-day delivery to over 4,000 small cities, towns, and rural communities in the US. Thousands of its 200+ million Prime members will have the pleasure of having this benefit by the end of the year. The plan comes after the company invested over $4 billion to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026. Amazon is expanding the network to help customers who 'live farther from brick-and-mortar retailers, have fewer product and brand choices, and face limited delivery options when shopping online.' 'The money saving is important, but for many rural customers, the more critical dynamic is the time saved by using Amazon. The expanded choice that Amazon offers is also very appealing to shoppers who are miles away from big malls and stores,' GlobalData retail expert Neil Saunders told 'For Amazon, rural gains are an important part of driving Prime penetration. And the business is confident it can service this profitably by adapting existing rural delivery stations into hybrid hubs which store inventory Amazon's algorithms know will be popular in the area.' Shoppers interested in trying out the platform can do so for $14.99 a month or $139 a year. The project announcement comes after Amazon made the decision to expand its Prime Day sales event to four days from two. Prime Membership Prime provides a range of benefits on top of next and same day delivery and is available on a 30 day free trial. After the trial, membership costs $14.99 a month or $139 a year. $139/year Shop The company had already been the topic of conversation during the rise of inflation and fears of recession after CEO Andy Jassy warned shoppers tariffs potentially rising prices. While Amazon's net sales skyrocketed to $155.7 billion this quarter, the company has been slammed by its employees and Prime members. Shoppers claimed they would cancel their memberships last year after finding out the company was axing its Amazon Today service. Prior to its removal, it was a popular perk that provided same-day delivery from select stores in the customers' neighborhoods. Members also canceled accounts after finding out its streaming service started rolling out more advertisements across its TV shows and films. The company didn't stop there with its prime perk change-ups and infuriated customers even more by raising the price of its Amazon Music Unlimited ad-free subscription program. Besides its member benefit terminations, fans have begun turning their backs on Amazon after Jassy issued a warning of brutal workforce cuts. It is unclear when the layoffs will begin and how many jobs will be axed, but Jassy revealed the cuts were the result of the company's increase in artificial intelligence. There are over 200 million active Amazon Prime members worldwide The company is keeping itself busy by preparing for Prime Day, recently warning its members about increases in cyber scams. It's also exploring the idea of creating its own currency, an idea that could save the company and retailers like Walmart and Target billions of dollars. Amazon is expecting to make between $159 billion and $164 billion during its second quarter, along with a $13 billion to $17.5 billion operating income. The company will release its second quarter results on July 31 after the market closes.
The Verge
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Amazon bringing same-day delivery to ‘millions' of rural customers
Amazon announced its intention to bring same-day and next-day delivery to 'tens of millions' of people who live in live in smaller towns by the end of 2026. Speedier deliveries will be available to residents 'in more than 4,000 smaller cities, towns, and rural communities,' the company said in a press release Tuesday. Items categorized as 'everyday essentials,' including groceries, beauty products, household goods, or pet food, will now be available to small town or rural customers for same-day or next-day delivery. If they are Prime subscribers (currently $14.99 a month or $139 annually), they get unlimited free same-day delivery when spending over $25 at checkout. Items categorized as 'everyday essentials' will now be available to small town or rural customers for same-day or next-day delivery. Amazon has already expanded its speedy delivery options to customers in over 1,000 small or rural communities, and people are buying these essential items at a higher rate than before. Amazon says over 90 percent of the top 50 items purchased for same-day delivery are 'everyday essentials items.' The company was able to accomplish this massive expansion by spending a lot of money — $4 billion, according to Amazon — on building new facilities and hiring new delivery drivers. Its also transforming existing delivery hubs in these smaller communities into hybrid facilities where Amazon packages can be prepped for final delivery. And the company is using machine learning to better predict what items each communities buys in large quantities, so it can make sure to have those items in stock for faster delivery. This includes 'the most-popular and frequently purchased items like wireless headphones, coffee pods, crackers, paper towels, and diapers, and products curated to fit local preferences like wild bird food in Dubuque, Iowa, travel backpacks in Findlay, Ohio, and after sun body butter in Sharptown, Maryland,' Amazon says. While many residents of small towns may delight in faster Amazon deliveries, local business owners may have a different reaction. Amazon has long been a threat to local Mom-and-Pop shops that struggle to compete with the convenience of online shopping, while also laboring under high rents and other costs of doing business. Amazon argues that it provides opportunities for small businesses to reach new customers, but critics claim that the company exploits its dominance in the economy to squeeze out local entrepreneurs.
Reuters
12-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
InPost teams up with ASOS to launch UK's first next-day out-of-home delivery
May 12 (Reuters) - Parcel locker company InPost ( opens new tab has partnered with British online fashion retailer ASOS (ASOS.L), opens new tab to introduce the country's first next-day out-of-home (OOH) delivery service, InPost said on Monday. The launch of the D+1 delivery service follows InPost's acquisition of British courier company Yodel in April, which significantly expanded its delivery capabilities and positioned it as the third-largest independent logistics operator in the UK.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Asos has made a huge change to deliveries after hiking fees – and it's good news for shoppers
James Flanders, Chief Consumer Reporter Published: Invalid Date, ASOS has made a huge change to deliveries just months after introducing a new fee, and it's welcome news for shoppers. The online fashion giant has extended the cut-off time for placing orders that qualify for next day delivery. 2 2 This follows a change by ASOS several weeks ago, when the cut-off time for next-day delivery was reduced from 9pm to 7pm. However, the retailer has told The Sun that the shorter time window has been scrapped. Customers can now qualify for next day delivery on all orders placed before 9pm, Monday to Sunday. ASOS is in the process of notifying customers about the change. An email seen by The Sun reads: "Good news – you now have even longer to place your next-day delivery order. "Our cut-off time has moved from 7pm to 9pm, giving you two extra hours to shop. "Whether you're planning ahead or making a last-minute purchase, order by 9pm and get it tomorrow." A spokesperson for ASOS added: "We had to temporarily introduce a shorter next day delivery cut off time of 7pm several weeks ago. "However now we're back to 9pm. "Sometimes we need to move it forward due to high order volumes or other events." I chase refunds for a living - how to get your money back ASOS offers several delivery options within the UK. Standard delivery costs £4.50, but is free for orders over £40. Next day delivery costs £5.95 and arrives between 7am and 10pm. Next day delivery is available Monday to Sunday, excluding public holidays, but is not available for certain postcodes. ASOS Instant guarantees delivery before 12 noon the next day, Monday to Sunday. For frequent next day deliveries, the Premier Delivery subscription offers unlimited next day delivery for £9.95 per year. What is ASOS Premier? ASOS Premier is a yearly subscription service costing £9.95. It provides unlimited next-day and nominated-day delivery on orders over £15 (after discount). Premier members also receive free standard delivery on all other orders (under £15 after discount) and gain access to exclusive discounts and promotions, such as Premier Party, with up to 50% off selected styles. Given the standard cost of next-day delivery, the subscription can pay for itself in as little as two uses. What else has changed at ASOS? Last year, ASOS introduced a return fee for certain customers, targeting those with "frequently high return rates." Shoppers affected by the change are charged £3.95 for returning unwanted items unless they keep goods worth a set value from their original order. The retailer stated at the time that only a "small number of shoppers" would be impacted but did not disclose exactly how many. For those subject to the fee, they need to keep items totalling £40 to avoid the charge. Even customers subscribed to ASOS Premier – a £9.95 annual membership offering perks like free next-day delivery – aren't exempt from the extra fee. However, Premier members only need to keep £15 worth of items to sidestep the charge. ASOS is just the latest in a growing list of retailers introducing return fees as they grapple with the rising costs of processing returns. Fast fashion rival PrettyLittleThing, owned by Boohoo, rolled out a flat £1.99 return fee for all customers last June. Only those who pay the £9.99 a year fee for the PLT loyalty programme, are spared the return fee. River Island angered customers by introducing a £2 charge to return items ordered online back in February. The charge is deducted from the total amount refunded after the customer has posted back the items. Other big retailers, including Debenhams, Zara, H&M and New Look, have introduced similar changes over the past few years. In December 2023, Debenhams introduced a £1.99 fee amid fears shoppers have been abusing free returns by ordering items, wearing them briefly and then sending them back. H&M introduced a £1.99 charge for returns back in September 2023. New Look began charging £1.99 to return online orders as part of a nationwide trial in February 2023. Before that Boohoo also began the practise in July 2022, but it continues to offer free returns for its "premier" customers. In May 2022, fashion chain Zara introduced a fee for those looking to bring back parcels, it now charges £1.95 for the service. Next gives customers 14 days to return their orders, but still charges £2.50 to take them back. A host of retailers including Mountain Warehouse, THG and Moss Bros have also added a charge for shoppers to return items bought online. Companies have started to charge for returns as the costs of shipping have risen. The cost of processing is also higher. Retailers with stores can make it easier for consumers to return goods for free as they can be dropped off in a store, which saves the shipping charges. YOUR RETURN RIGHTS EXPLAINED THE Sun's Head of Consumer, Tara Evans, explains your return rights: Your right to return items depends on where you purchased it and why you want to return it. If you bought an item online then you are covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations, which means you can cancel an item 14 days from when you receive it. You then have a further 14 days to return the item, once you've notified the retailer that you want to return it. If an item is faulty - regardless of how you bought it - you are legally able to return it and get a full refund within 30 days of receiving it. Most retailers have their own returns policies, offering an exchange, refund or credit. Shops don't have to have these policies by law, but if they do have one then they should stick to it.
