Amazon has launched the Shop Direct Merchant Workspace, a free self-service portal that lets eligible merchants connect their online stores with Amazon and Alexa for Shopping. Merchants can register, submit product feeds and reuse existing catalogues, either directly or through third-party providers such as Feedonomics, Salsify, CEDCommerce and VersaFeed. Submitted products may appear in Amazon search and Alexa for Shopping results, and customers who select Shop Direct are sent to the merchant's website to review and complete purchases. For eligible products, the optional 'Buy for Me' feature lets Amazon's AI finish the purchase on the merchant's site after customers confirm details on Amazon, while merchants remain responsible for inventory, pricing, fulfilment and customer service.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Broadline Retail |
| Market cap | $2.6T |
| Close on 11/04/2026 | 266.14 |
| Change that session | +6.16% |
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