{"id":1892891,"date":"2026-04-20T20:39:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1892891"},"modified":"2026-04-20T20:39:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:39:51","slug":"heres-how-amazons-price-fixing-allegedly-drove-up-prices-everywhere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1892891","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s how Amazon\u2019s price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"content\"><\/p>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"_10nsm93y _10nsm931 _10nsm930 _10nsm932e\">\n<div class=\"_10nsm930 _10nsm93z\" data-concert=\"tablet_leaderboard\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_10nsm9310 _10nsm931 _10nsm930 _10nsm932g\">\n<div class=\"_10nsm930 _10nsm9311\" data-concert=\"desktop_leaderboard_variable\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article>\n<div class=\"duet--article--lede duet--page-layout--standard-article\">\n<div class=\"duet--ledes--standard-lede _1o1f7ku0 _1ymtmqp3\">\n<div 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He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"zephr-anchor\" class=\"_1ymtmqp11\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">On Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta revealed the <a href=\"https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/news\/press-releases\/naming-names-attorney-general-bonta-secures-public-access-evidence-amazon-price\">evidence of alleged price-fixing by Amazon<\/a>. The state filed a request to the Supreme Court in February for a preliminary injunction to stop Amazon\u2019s behavior while the lawsuit it <a href=\"https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/news\/press-releases\/attorney-general-bonta-announces-lawsuit-against-amazon-blocking-price\">originally filed in 2022<\/a> proceeds, and is now making that 16-page document available, \u201clargely unredacted.\u201d It lays out how Amazon allegedly schemed to raise other retailers\u2019 prices ahead of Prime Day, or worked with its vendors to make sure items available at a discount elsewhere were suddenly out of stock and unavailable for the lower price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Bonta says this document shows how the scheme works with Amazon, vendors, and its supposed competition, like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Chewy, and Home Depot, in three ways:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<ul class=\"duet--article--unordered-list _1ymtmqpi _11h7yix0 _1xwtict1\">\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Amazon or its competitor, through their common vendor, will agree to increase the retail price or make a product temporarily unavailable, so that the other retailer can match the increased market price, increasing the price for consumers. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">A competitor offering a cheaper price on a product will increase its retail price at Amazon\u2019s request (a request made through the vendor), so that Amazon can then match that increased retail price, thereby increasing the price for consumers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The vendor removes a product from a competing retailer that is offering a lower price than Amazon, so that the lower price is no longer available in the market and Amazon then raises its retail price, resulting in a higher price for consumers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Two examples from the document (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.documentcloud.org\/documents\/28061183-california-request-for-amazon-preliminary-injunction-price-fixing\/\">available in full below<\/a>) jump out, like this one where Amazon sent Levi\u2019s examples of lower prices on <a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/482924\/565706\/9383?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwalmart.com\" rel=\"sponsored\">Walmart.com<\/a>, and a response from Levi\u2019s confirming that \u201cI talked to Walmart and they have partnered with us to\u2026 take Easy Khaki Classic fit back up to ladder SPP price, $29.99 immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class>\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0 _1ymtmqpx\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjkxNTIxNA==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/amazon-levis-walmart-price.png?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,18.350168350168,100,63.299663299663\" data-pswp-height=\"626.6666666666666\" data-pswp-width=\"940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"To start, Amazon sent Levi\u2019s links to two \u201cstyles of concern\u201d due to lower prices on Walmart.com, saying it \u201chop[ed] these can get resolved over the next few days.\u201d4 The next day, Levi\u2019s reported that \u201cI talked to Walmart and they have partnered with us to . . . take Easy Khaki Classic fit back up to ladder SPP price, $29.99 immediately\u201d and provided links to show the increased Walmart price.5 Hearing no response, Levi\u2019s emailed again, repeating that \u201cWalmart\u2019s pricing has been updated on the Classic Fit Easy Khaki to $29.99 since yesterday afternoon . . . however the Amazon PDP6 is still flashing at [the lower price of] $25.47-26.99.\u201d7 Levi\u2019s reiterated \u201cWalmart partnered with [us] to update this as a test for the best interest of the marketplace. They\u2019re looking for an update as soon as possible. I\u2019m really hoping we can show this as a proof case so we can resolve issues going forward.\u201d\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;)\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/amazon-levis-walmart-price.png?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C18.350168350168%2C100%2C63.299663299663&amp;w=2400\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--media--caption qama0i0\"><cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i5\">Image: California AGs office<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Another example alleged by Bonta is communication showing Amazon asking vendors like Scotts and Hanes to \u201clook into\u201d raising prices on competing websites. In the Scotts example, it specifically cites Amazon\u2019s self-created Prime Day event as a reason to raise the price for a few days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<blockquote class=\"duet--article--blockquote ewrhy30 _1xwtict9\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup ewrhy38 _1xwtict1\">In one such case, Amazon directed vendor Scotts (a manufacturer of lawn\/garden products) to \u201creach out to the retailer that we are price matching to and have them raise their prices, even if it is just for the 3 days leading up to [Prime Day].\u201d In another example, Amazon sent Hanes (an apparel vendor) links to Target.com and Walmart.com showing lower prices than were on Amazon, and Hanes confirmed that it \u201creached out to Target and Walmart to have the prices increased.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">\u201cMy office has uncovered evidence that Amazon bullied vendors to hike up the price of their products sold at other shops, or secured the removal of these products altogether, to ensure Amazon was the cheapest place consumers could find products,\u201d said Bonta in a statement. 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class=\"_1ufh7nri\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_1xwtict9 _1pm20r53 _1pm20r50\"><a class=\"_1lkmsmo0 _1lkmsmo4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/column\/914674\/nexstar-tegna-merger-trump-local-news\">The future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_2xqpwjd _2xqpwj0\"><span><span class=\"_1lldluw2 _1xwtict5\"><span><span>Tina Nguyen<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp tvl9dp2 tvl9dp0 _1xwtict5 _1ymtmqps\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-19T12:00:00+00:00\">Apr 19<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ufh7nr1 _1ufh7nr0 _1lkmsmo3 _1ufh7nr5\">\n<div class=\"_1ufh7nr7 _1ufh7nr6 _1ufh7nrc _1ufh7nrh _10f040q3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ufh7nrf x271pn0\" 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class=\"_1ufh7nri\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_1xwtict9 _1pm20r53 _1pm20r50\"><a class=\"_1lkmsmo0 _1lkmsmo4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/policy\/914619\/trump-administration-violated-first-amendment-ice-tracking\">Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_2xqpwjd _2xqpwj0\"><span><span class=\"_1lldluw2 _1xwtict5\"><span><span>Terrence O&#8217;Brien<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp tvl9dp2 tvl9dp0 _1xwtict5 _1ymtmqps\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-18T16:42:25+00:00\">Apr 18<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ufh7nr1 _1ufh7nr0 _1lkmsmo3 _1ufh7nr5\">\n<div class=\"_1ufh7nr7 _1ufh7nr6 _1ufh7nrc _1ufh7nrh _10f040q3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Anthropic\u2019s new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government\u2019s good graces\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ufh7nrf x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;)\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25469941\/STK202_DARIO_AMODEI_CVIRGINIA_D.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Anthropic\u2019s new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government\u2019s good graces\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ufh7nrg x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;)\" 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class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ufh7nr1 _1ufh7nr0 _1lkmsmo3 _1ufh7nr5\">\n<div class=\"_1ufh7nr7 _1ufh7nr6 _1ufh7nrc _1ufh7nrh _10f040q3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ufh7nrf x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;)\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/STKS527_PREDICTION_MARKETS_CVIRGINIA2_B.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ufh7nrg x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;)\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/STKS527_PREDICTION_MARKETS_CVIRGINIA2_B.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1ufh7nri\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_1xwtict9 _1pm20r53 _1pm20r50\"><a class=\"_1lkmsmo0 _1lkmsmo4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/report\/914157\/prediction-markets-news-outlet-ethics-policy-propublica-kalshi-polymarket\">Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_2xqpwjd _2xqpwj0\"><span><span class=\"_1lldluw2 _1xwtict5\"><span><span>Mia Sato<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp tvl9dp2 tvl9dp0 _1xwtict5 _1ymtmqps\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-17T18:07:43+00:00\">Apr 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style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;)\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2187682257.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=17.6921875%2C28.340756962971%2C67.04140625%2C67.033099872333&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1ufh7nri\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_1xwtict9 _1pm20r53 _1pm20r50\"><a class=\"_1lkmsmo0 _1lkmsmo4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/policy\/913587\/south-korea-lee-jae-myung-israel\">The South Korean president is doing quote-post diplomacy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_2xqpwjd _2xqpwj0\"><span><span class=\"_1lldluw2 _1xwtict5\"><span><span>Sarah Jeong<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp tvl9dp2 tvl9dp0 _1xwtict5 _1ymtmqps\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-17T14:00:00+00:00\">Apr 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