Video Forum: Justin Honaman, Amazon Web Services, Part 2
The era of agentic commerce gets underway.
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OpenAI and Amazon announce strategic partnership
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI will co-create a Stateful Runtime Environment powered by OpenAI models.
Second Amazon big-box store planned in Chicago
The Oak Brook proposal follows Amazon’s nearly 229,000-square-foot superstore in Orland Park, the second Chicago-area location for the new concept.
Faster Prime delivery strengthens Amazon Pharmacy’s position
In 2025, prime delivery speeds hit record levels. Amazon uses the same infrastructure to expedite prescription delivery.
Amazon to shutter all Go and Fresh stores
With the closures, Whole Foods Market will become Amazon’s sole physical grocery brand in the U.S.
Amazon takes aim at Walmart with supersized Chicago big-box store
Amazon plans a nearly 229,000-square-foot superstore in suburban Chicago, surpassing typical Walmart Supercenters and signaling a new phase in its retail strategy.
Amazon and USPS hold talks as delivery contract nears expiry
Amazon is USPS’s biggest customer, bringing in more than six billion dollars in revenue for the Postal Service this year.
Amazon testing deliveries in 30 minutes in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia
Ultra-fast Amazon Now deliveries for household essentials and fresh groceries available to customers in some areas of Seattle and Philadelphia.
Amazon’s retail and advertising power strong Q3 results
The company announced record-breaking sales during its annual Prime Day event in July, stating that core e-commerce sales increased by 10% year over year, indicating ongoing consumer engagement despite economic challenges and trade tensions.
The CPG Guys: Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB
Sri recaps his visit to Amazon Accelerate.
Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs amid AI push
The layoffs occur amid a significant capital spending surge expected to surpass $118 billion this year, much of which is focused on AI and data centers.
Amazon poised for largest corporate layoffs since 2022
The layoffs would affect 10% of the tech giant’s approximately 350,000 corporate employees.
Amazon One Medical introduces Pay-per-visit virtual health care for kids ages 2-11
Parents and guardians can get expert medical advice and treatments for their kids for conditions including pink eye, skin rashes, head lice, and asthma Rx renewals.
Amazon unveils new private label brand
Unified brand brings together Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly customer favorites and new offerings.
Amazon to kick off holiday shopping with Prime Big Deal Days
Millions of deals and exclusive holiday savings for Prime members.
Amazon to pay record FTC settlement
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson hailed the penalty as a “monumental win” under the Trump administration.