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Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says::Amazon allegedly destroyed communications, turned controversial programs on and off, and knowingly raised prices for consumers, according to unsealed documents.

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[–] ammonium@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

Serious question, why do they then even bother with the retail platform?

[–] lutillian@sh.itjust.works 16 points 10 months ago

If I had to guess, to achieve the ultimate conclusion of the Walmart plan, squash every other retailer in the nation and then raise prices.

[–] SchizoDenji@lemm.ee 4 points 10 months ago

Brand awareness, data metrics, upselling their shitty amazon choice products.