The changes allow more merchants to participate in Amazon's Shop Direct program, which sends Amazon customers to other retailers' websites.

“Man, let me tell you: these sweats are No. 1 for the money.” The Jerzees Nublend Fleece Joggers with Pockets are just $8 on Amazon, which is 44% off the normal $14 price, and they come without any of the sacrifices that usually accompany such low prices.

A judge ruled that Amazon can keep outside AI bots off its site for now, but retailers are preparing for a new normal in shopping.

Amazon is clamping down on access to its platform from competing AI agents.