Itchy

"Amazon now controls roughly four out of every 10 dollars Americans spend online – more than four times the share of its nearest competitor."

https://www.salon.com/2026/05/27/youve-been-trying-to-get-around-amazon-but-its-not-that-easy-partner/

You’ve been trying to get around Amazon – but it’s not that easy - Salon.com

Many online shoppers who order from independent small retailers have no idea who ships their goods.

Salon.com
May 27 at 10:46amWeb
Show threadSpaceLifeFormMay 27

@Itchy

Not buying this.

Show threadItchy6d ago

@SpaceLifeForm

I live rural and sometimes have to go to Amazon, but maybe you mean that the content of the article is hard to believe.

Show threadSpaceLifeForm6d ago

@Itchy

Yes, 40% sounds way too high,

Show threadItchy6d ago

@SpaceLifeForm

Admittedly so... but the alarm caused me to consider the creep disguised as another vendor. I don't spend a lot and can now see where I might have been funneled into the queue for Amazon.

Good call.

Show threadSpaceLifeForm6d ago

@Itchy

https://www.geekwire.com/2025/sold-on-walmart-sent-by-amazon-the-weird-new-world-of-online-retail/

Sold on Walmart, sent by Amazon: The weird new world of online retail

Amazon is expanding its logistics empire, officially supporting fulfillment for Walmart Marketplace orders through its Multichannel Fulfillment service. The move is part of a broader push to provide end-to-end supply chain services for sellers.

GeekWire
Show threadGreg JohnstonMay 27
@Itchy Zero of mine. #BoycottAmazon
Show threadItchy6d ago

@GPJohnston

Good on you. I aim to be as free from the rot as you are. It's like poison.