Price–Speed Convergence, APIs Reshape Commerce, Prime Refunds Issued, Walmart Holiday Savings Info - This week in Amazon & eCommerce - Nov 26

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1. E-Commerce’s Race to Master Price and Speed: E-commerce giants are increasingly adopting hybrid supply-chain strategies as regulatory changes and shifting consumer expectations blur the once-clear divide between fast local fulfillment and low-cost direct-from-China shipping. [Learn more]

2. Rising API Costs Reshape Seller Economics: Amazon’s newly introduced API fees for third-party developers signal a significant cost shift for sellers, as software companies will need to raise subscription prices or reduce service quality to absorb charges that begin in 2026. [Learn more]

3. Amazon $2.5B Settlement Refunds Customers: Amazon will issue automatic refunds to millions of Prime customers following a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over alleged deceptive enrollment practices that made signing up easy but canceling difficult. [Learn more]

4. Walmart Unwraps Fast and Festive Holiday Deals: Walmart is rolling out an expanded lineup of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, offering thousands of products under $20, early access for Walmart+ members, and ultra-fast delivery to 95% of U.S. households, including same-day and express options. [Learn more]

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