Amazon is deploying its lobbying power on America’s baby formula crisis, seeing an opportunity to extend its reach into a $2 billion-a-year market.
Between April and June, the company’s senior officials and in-house lobbyists held discussions about infant formula with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and officials from the federal government — the first time it’s reported doing so, according to its most latest federal lobbying report. Amazon lobbyists also discussed online purchasing restrictions for federal nutrition benefits — which are used to buy at least half of the country’s formula and billions of dollars worth of other groceries — with officials across the White House, FDA and other parts of the federal government, people familiar with those conversations say. Monument Advocacy, an outside firm representing Amazon, reported lobbying policymakers in the House, Senate and USDA on federal nutrition programs, as well.
Amazon’s foray into formula lobbying shows how the e-commerce giant stands to benefit from the industry shake-up that the ongoing formula shortages have triggered, particularly the potential to draw a larger share of the billions in federal dollars that go to programs designed to help close to 50 million lower-income Americans. That could allow Amazon to compete more directly with Walmart.com, its biggest e-commerce rival. The two companies have spent years jockeying for more access to the federal nutrition programs, especially since Amazon acquired grocery store chain Whole Foods in 2017.
“Formula is the perfect product for Amazon,” said Austin Frerick, deputy director of the Thurmond Arnold Project at Yale University, an antitrust law program. Among other things, he noted that it’s non-perishable and valuable for attracting return customers — something the company, which currently controls just over 2 percent of the U.S. grocery market, could use. “I think they want a bigger food play and more of your food dollar,” Frerick added. “Because that’s what Walmart has. You can buy your DVDs, books and TVs on Amazon but on your deodorant, you’ll go to Walmart.”
Amazon, however, must confront deepening distrust in Washington, where there is widespread concern about its alleged anti-competitive behaviors, and among food safety experts, who cite the challenges of policing third-party vendors on its platform.
“Historically, Amazon has been slow in removing recalled food products from across its platform, which creates a significant risk for consumers,” said Brian Ronholm, former deputy undersecretary of food safety at USDA during the Obama administration.
“We have developed industry-leading tools to prevent unsafe or non-compliant products from being listed in our stores, and remove products that do not meet our standards,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. “We have clear policies on infant formula, and require sellers of infant formula to submit documentation that reflects compliance with applicable regulations and requirements. When we learn of a product recall, we immediately remove all impacted products from our store and notify customers directly via email.”
The infant formula shortage that erupted into public consciousness this spring shone a light on the small handful of manufacturers that control more than 90 percent of the U.S. formula market — and the way that strict government regulations have helped them maintain that dominance. And it has prompted the federal government to reexamine many of those restrictions, including limits on using federal nutrition benefits to purchase formula online, as well as food safety regulations that for decades have prevented most foreign formula from entering the U.S. market.
That could provide online platforms like Amazon, which is already a major infant formula retailer, the opportunity to sell a wider range of formula products to a bigger slice of American consumers. Instacart, which delivers baby formula among other grocery products, also disclosed lobbying on baby formula issues in its most latest federal disclosure, reporting that it met with officials at USDA, the White House and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The company also listed federal nutrition programs as lobbying topics.
Amazon, which is among the top lobbying spenders in Washington, is certainly weighing in with its perspective.
As the formula shortages spiraled into a political crisis for President Joe Biden in May, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf met with Douglas Herrington, a senior Amazon executive who has since taken over as CEO of WorldWide Amazon stores, Califf’s public schedule shows.
FDA spokesperson Janell Goodwin said the meeting was one of many Califf and Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas have held with retailers, manufacturers and stakeholders “to discuss the infant formula supply as part of FDA’s all-hands-on deck approach to responding to the infant formula supply chain perturbation.”
Other Amazon officials and in-house lobbyists also met with FDA and White House officials during the formula crisis this spring. According to two people familiar with the conversation, the company’s representatives encouraged the federal government to tap Amazon’s massive distribution networks to speed the delivery of formula to desperate consumers. The White House and FDA ultimately prioritized brick-and-mortar stores over Amazon.com for distribution.
Amazon officials were left with the impression the White House didn’t want to appear as if it was prioritizing the online retail giant, according to a person familiar with the conversations. The company has had at times contentious relations with the Biden administration and progressive Democrats in Congress. One White House official, who was not authorized to speak publicly, said the reason was more simple. “They can’t take WIC,” the official said, referencing the federal nutrition program for low-income moms and babies, which is used to purchase roughly half of all infant formula consumed in the country.
That’s because as of now, WIC benefits cannot be used to purchase food online — restrictions that have proved to be a major headache for the administration as it tries to address the formula crisis. The federal government has been working to change that in latest years, including efforts to modernize the 1980’s-era payment system for WIC as well as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, which provides federal food assistance to more than 40 million Americans.
In 2019, the Biden administration launched a pilot program allowing SNAP recipients to use their benefits on Amazon.com as well as Walmart.com. Now they are in the early stages of weighing similar changes to WIC, potentially opening up another pot of billions of dollars. Altogether, the USDA budget for nutrition, which covers WIC and SNAP, totals more than $130 billion per year. Federal officials and congressional aides say the online modernization of federal nutrition programs is the next major regulatory and legislative fight facing the food sector.
Two people familiar with the conversations between Amazon and White House officials confirm they discussed expanding SNAP’s online access.
“We routinely meet with a wide range of stakeholders, including industry, as part of our commitment to hear all ideas and explore all options to better address the needs of the American people,” said White House assistant press secretary Abdullah Hasan.
Amazon officials argue their expansion into food markets and federal nutrition programs have provided U.S. consumers more access to products. But some lawmakers, nutrition advocates and food safety experts warn its expansion comes with downsides — including concerns about internet and other access challenges in disadvantaged rural and urban areas.
“Amazon talks about itself as being a response for underserved rural communities, but that also is sometimes fantasy because there are many, many rural communities to which they don’t distribute,” said one consultant who works on nutrition and farm issues in D.C. “And if one thing goes amiss in their supply chain, suddenly you’ve got millions of people who are not getting the basics they need.”
Lawmakers, including House Education and Labor Chair Bobby Scott (D-Va.), have meanwhile expressed concerns about price gouging by third-party sellers on Amazon and other online platforms during the formula crisis, pressing the FTC to crack down.
“We continuously compare the prices submitted by our selling partners with current and historic prices inside and outside our store to determine if prices are fair,” the Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. “If we identify a price that violates our policy, we remove the offer and take appropriate action with the seller.”
Amazon has also become a more general target for those on the left concerned about industry consolidation and the dominance of a handful of tech companies online — a group that includes several senior Biden administration officials. The president, himself, sparred with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Twitter this spring over tax policy and inflation. Despite those sometimes tense relations, some Biden administration officials suggested Amazon will continue to be a major player as the federal government tries to bring more federal nutrition programs online.
“I’m sure they do stand to gain,” a second White House official, who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter, said of Amazon. “But really what’s the tradeoff here, if it means that a low-income mother can have better or easier options?”
Daniel Lippman contributed to this report.
Furniture shopping is never the easiest task, and searching for budget-friendly pieces can make it all the more challenging. If there's any saving grace for those who are on a mission to redecorate their space or furnish a new one, it's Amazon's outlet, which is continuously stocked with new deals, including on usually-pricey furniture pieces.
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Amazon is buying Roomba maker iRobot.
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Owning iRobot will allow Amazon to expand its device portfolio, making it more competitive in its bid to become the top smart home platform.
Amazon has signed a deal with iRobot, maker of Roomba robot vacuum cleaners, to acquire the company for $1.7 billion. The online commerce giant announced the agreement on Friday, saying it will buy iRobot in an all-cash transaction for $61 per share.
"Over many years, the iRobot team has proven its ability to reinvent how people clean with products that are incredibly practical and inventive -- from cleaning when and where customers want while avoiding common obstacles in the home, to automatically emptying the collection bin," Dave Limp, senior vice president of Amazon Devices, said in a statement.
Colin Angle, iRobot's CEO who will remain in his position, said in the statement that he "cannot think of a better place for our team to continue our mission."
Roomba is now 20 years old, making iRobot one of the pioneers in the home robot space. Since 2017, Roomba has been compatible with Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa. And in May, the company introduced iRobot OS, a revamped operating system.
Amazon is a market leader in smart home devices, but it has never offered a vacuum cleaner before. Amazon's lineup includes Ring video doorbells and home security products, Alexa-enabled Echo displays and speakers as well as Fire TV streaming devices and televisions. One of Amazon's biggest rivals in this segment is Google, which offers a Nest smart product line that includes speakers, displays, thermostats, smoke detectors and video doorbells.
Amazon didn't offer further details about how it plans to integrate iRobot with the rest of the company. The company already has a robotics team based in California, and it offered its robot Astro, a security system and Alexa assistant on wheels, in a limited release last year. One of Astro's biggest challenges is avoiding staircases, pets and people as it rolls through a home.
Amazon has agreed to acquire robot manufacturer iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion. Best known for its automated Roomba vacuum, iRobot produces a full suite of intelligent robotic devices for cleaning, mapping and navigation.
“Over many years, the iRobot team has proven its ability to reinvent how people clean with products that are incredibly practical and inventive — from cleaning when and where customers want while avoiding common obstacles in the home to automatically emptying the collection bin,” said Dave Limp, SVP of Amazon Devices in a statement. “Customers love iRobot products — and I’m excited to work with the iRobot team to invent in ways that make customers’ lives easier and more enjoyable.”
While Amazon didn’t share details of its future plans for the company, iRobot’s roster of products fits nicely into the retailer’s existing range of branded devices, which includes everything from smart home and security systems to televisions and even a home monitoring robot. Most of Amazon’s private label gadgets include some kind of integration with the company’s voice assistant Alexa, so it’s not wild to think that iRobot-Alexa pairings might materialize down the line.
“Since we started iRobot, our team has been on a mission to create innovative, practical products that make customers’ lives easier, leading to inventions like the Roomba and iRobot OS,” said Colin Angle, Chairman and CEO of iRobot in a statement, who will remain on as CEO following the merger. “Amazon shares our passion for building thoughtful innovations that empower people to do more at home, and I cannot think of a better place for our team to continue our mission. I’m hugely excited to be a part of Amazon and to see what we can build together for customers in the years ahead.”
For anyone who wears them, finding a dream sports bra can feel like a never-ending search. And especially for those with larger busts who don't wear "standard," easy-to-find sizes (I'm right there with you on this), the challenges pile up. After all, finding something that fits well, provides enough support, doesn't dig in painfully, and is actually cute can feel totally elusive.
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Amazon.com Inc. reported revenue that topped estimates and gave a strong sales forecast for the current quarter, allaying investor concerns about potential belt-tightening by inflation-rattled consumers. Shares jumped more than 10% in extended trading.
Sales increased 7.2% to $121.2 billion in the period ended June 30, the Seattle-based company said July 28 in a statement. Analysts, on average, estimated $119.5 billion.
Operating income in the current quarter will range from break-even to $3.5 billion on sales of as much as $130 billion, the company said July 29. Analysts, on average, projected a profit of $3.83 billion on sales of $127 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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CEO Andy Jassy, who succeeded founder Jeff Bezos in the role last year, is trying to unwind a pandemic-era expansion that saddled Amazon with a surfeit of warehouse space and too many employees. The company has been seeking to sublease at least 10 million square feet of space, Bloomberg reported in May.
With costs rising, Amazon in February raised the price of a Prime membership in the U.S., then followed this week with similar increases in Europe. Fulfillment expenses increased 14% in the second quarter to $20.3 billion, less than analysts projected.
“It’s important for Jassy to reinforce their commitment to retail and acknowledge that they need to get spending to be more correlated to revenue growth,” said Michael Pachter, an analyst at Wedbush Securities Inc.
As part of its effort to cut costs, the company added full- and part-time jobs at the slowest rate since 2019. Total employment was more than 1.52 million as of June 30, which was a 14% increase from a year ago, but about 100,000 fewer than the previous quarter. Most of the reduction came from attrition in the warehouse and delivery network, and Amazon will continue to hire selectively for its cloud computing and advertising businesses, Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky said on a call with reporters after the results.
“We will continue to add headcount, but are also mindful of the economic conditions,” Olsavsky said.
Amazon Web Services, the profitable cloud-computing division, generated sales of $19.7 billion in the quarter, topping analysts’ average estimate of $19.4 billion. Advertising services, another cash cow, increased 14% to $8.76 billion.
Shares rose to a high of $137.20 in extended trading after closing at $122.28 in New York. Amazon shares have dropped almost 27% this year amid a broader market downturn.
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If you're trying to buy a PlayStation 5 from Amazon, today may be your lucky day. The company just sent out a batch of emails to select customers, inviting them to buy the console.
The invites are part of Amazon’s new waitlist system in the US to purchase the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Back in June, the company introduced it to help consumers obtain high-demand, low-supply products that can attract the attention of bots and scalpers.
The invite system is open to all customers, free of charge. Just go to Amazon’s listing(Opens in a new window) for a PS5, and request an invitation by clicking the button. The company will then notify you if you’ve been selected to buy a unit once it restocks.
On Monday, Amazon sent out a new batch of invites to customers who previously requested an invite. This was confirmed(Opens in a new window) through the company’s Amazon Video Games account on Twitter. So eligible users should check their email inboxes, including their spam folders, to see if they received an email from Amazon.
On the same day, Amazon also sent out invites for users waiting to buy an Xbox Series X, although the console remains in stock(Opens in a new window) on Walmart. No matter the console, people have 72 hours to complete their purchase.
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However, the invite system doesn’t appear to be first come, first served. We requested an invite to buy a PS5 in early June when the system first debuted, but have yet to receive one. Meanwhile, other users on social media have reported(Opens in a new window) receiving invites, despite only signing up for them weeks ago. So Amazon is likely sending out the invites in true lottery fashion.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 remains hard to buy nearly two years after its initial launch. But you can still nab one if you put in some effort. This can include using an online product inventory checker or following PS5 restock trackers on social media. Check out our tips for more information.
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Amazon is continuing to expand its last mile services beyond its own retail ecosystem with the addition of same-day delivery service from a number of leading retailers’ stores, including PacSun, GNC, SuperDry and Diesel. Sur La Table and 100% Pure also will join this roster in the next few months.
Available to retailers that also sell on the Amazon Marketplace, the expanded seller offering will see Amazon associates pick up and deliver online orders from retailers’ stores to Prime members who select the option at checkout. Some stores now also offer Prime members the option to buy items on Amazon and then go them up at the retailers’ stores as well.
“The expansion of Amazon’s same-day delivery to include beloved brands delivered directly from nearby retail locations is just another way we are offering customers even greater selection, at faster speeds,” said Sarah Mathew, Director of Amazon Delivery Experience in a statement. “We are excited to see this new model come to life and look forward to adding more brands, stores and locations to the program.”
Same-day delivery from participating retailers is now available in select zip codes across more than 10 cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Miami, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Ariz., Seattle and Washington D.C. Amazon said it plans to expand to additional retailers and cities around the country in the months ahead.
The service is free for U.S. Prime members who spend $25 or more on qualifying items and costs $2.99 for members who spend below $25. Prime members in eligible zip codes simply visit the Amazon app or Amazon.com, browse the curated selection from retail stores in their area and select same-day delivery. Amazon then sends the order to the store and a retail store associate fulfills it. Then an Amazon delivery partner picks up the order from the retail location and delivers it to customers that same day. It’s like DoorDash for retail, with the Amazon logo on top.
“We see high potential in our expanded seller partnership with Amazon, which includes delivery directly from select PacSun retail locations,” said Mimi Ruiz, VP of Ecommerce at PacSun in a statement. “This is one more way for us to offer our customers the styles they want and love, when they want them.”
The new offering showcases the ways that the ecommerce behemoth is increasingly moving beyond sales and into retail services. It all began with the launch of the company’s third-party marketplace more than 20 years ago and all the services that were subsequently built up around it, such as Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) and Amazon Advertising. Now, Amazon is increasingly making its logistics services available outside of its own ecosystem. For example:
- In late 2021, Amazon announced new local selling capabilities that allow its third-party sellers to offer same-day store pickup and fast delivery for customers in their area. The service is currently being used by Sears, Best Buy and Mattress Warehouse;
- In April 2022, Amazon began to allow FBA merchants to offer Prime delivery through their own websites. Retailers that utilize FBA can now offer Prime members the services they’re used to, such as Amazon Pay, two-day shipping and free returns from their owned and operated sites.
Amazon posted mixed second-quarter results on Thursday as better-than-expected revenue was offset by an expense generated from the e-commerce giant's investment in electric car maker Rivian.
Net sales in the quarter, ended June 3, rose 7% to $121.2 billion, beating the $119.1 billion forecast by analysts surveyed by Yahoo Finance. The company posted a loss of 20 cents per share, missing analyst expectations of a profit of 13 cents per share.
The loss was caused largely by Amazon's investment in Rivian, which generated a $3.9 billion valuation loss. Operating income, which excludes Amazon's stake in the carmaker, dropped to $3.3 billion but beat the high end of the company's forecast. In April, Amazon forecast operating income could range from a loss of $1 billion to a profit of $3 billion.
The earnings report comes as Amazon struggles under the weight of its sprawling logistics business, which organizes the delivery of products from warehouses to consumer doorsteps. The e-commerce giant spent lavishly on the logistics operations during the pandemic to keep up with demand from consumers that were housebound during lockdowns. With health restrictions easing, consumers are buying less online as they head to stores, leaving the capacity unused.
Already the company has taken steps to address its sprawl. CEO Andy Jassy has shuttered some of Amazon's physical stores. The company also raised prices for its Prime delivery service in both the US and Europe.
"We're making progress on the more controllable costs we referenced last quarter, particularly improving the productivity of our fulfillment network," Jassy said in a statement accompanying the report.
Amazon shares surged in after-hours trading, jumping almost 12% to $113.58.
In a call with reporters, Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky said consumer demand improved during the second quarter, a trend that appears to have continued into the third quarter. Members of its Prime delivery service bought more than 300 million items during Amazon's Prime Day shopping event earlier this month, the company said. That translated to more than 100,000 items per minute over the two-day event.
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Amazon.com Inc. has started delivering items from brick-and-mortar stores in a dozen metro areas, the e-commerce giant’s latest effort to make more products available for speedy delivery.
The company’s initial partners are Diesel, PacSun, GNC and SuperDry, Amazon said in a blog post on Aug. 1. Bloomberg in May reported that Amazon was testing the service, which uses the company’s gig-economy Flex drivers to retrieve and deliver orders.
Amazon Prime members in parts of select cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle and Washington, will see items from participating retailers listed on the Amazon website and app. Delivery costs $2.99, and is free for orders of $25 or more. Some stores offer the option of buying items online and picking them up at the premises.
Amazon’s website lists 24 participating locations, all of which appear to be in shopping malls.
The Seattle-based company says Sur La Table and 100% Pure will soon join the service and plans to add additional retailers and cities in the coming months.
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