Amazon prime news

Here are some recent news and updates about Amazon Prime:

New Benefits and Perks

• Amazon Prime members can now get same-day delivery in over 5,000 cities across the US, including major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
• Prime members can also get free one-day delivery on millions of eligible items, including products from Amazon's own brands like AmazonBasics and Amazon Elements.
• Amazon has introduced a new feature called "Prime Day Deals" which offers exclusive discounts and deals to Prime members on Prime Day, which is usually held in July.

New Content and Services

• Amazon Prime Video has added a new feature called "X-Ray" which provides additional information and behind-the-scenes content for TV shows and movies.
• Amazon has launched a new streaming service called "Amazon Channels" which allows Prime members to subscribe to individual TV channels like HBO, Showtime, and Starz.
• Amazon has also launched a new music streaming service called "Amazon Music Unlimited" which offers a vast library of songs, playlists, and radio stations.

Price Increases

• Amazon has increased the price of Amazon Prime in the US from $12.99 per month to $14.99 per month, and from $119 per year to $139 per year.
• The price increase is expected to help Amazon offset the costs of providing same-day and one-day delivery, as well as other benefits and perks.

Competition and Market Share

• Amazon Prime has over 150 million members worldwide, making it one of the largest membership programs in the world.
• Amazon's market share in the US e-commerce market has increased to over 40%, making it the largest e-commerce player in the country.
• Amazon's Prime membership program has been a key factor in its success, with Prime members spending more than non-Prime members on the platform.

Other News and Updates

• Amazon has launched a new program called "Prime Air" which uses drones to deliver packages to customers in the UK.
• Amazon has also launched a new program called "Prime Now" which offers same-day delivery on a wide range of products, including groceries and household essentials.
• Amazon has announced plans to launch a new grocery store chain called "Amazon Go" which will offer a cashierless shopping experience.