My #AmazonPrime membership expires in September, and my goal is to be free of everything to do with that company by then. Won’t be easy. We have leaned hard into Prime and do a lot of our retail and grocery shopping that way. And we use their streaming services. No más. #AmazonBreakup #ShopSmarter

In an effort to stop sucking from Amazon’s toxic teat, I am rediscovering eBay and Etsy. Dusting off those accounts and firing them up again and trying to patronize small sellers as much as possible. #amazonbreakup

Support local bookstores so this experience doesn’t become extinct ❤️ #ShopLocal #AmazonBreakup

3️⃣ Amazon’s creeping into everything—groceries, healthcare, streaming, even hair salons. It’s too much power for one company. They’re trying to drive out competition in literally every market. #AmazonBreakup #ShopEthically #SpendEthically

2️⃣ Amazon’s convenience is addicting, but it’s crushing small businesses and creating monopoly power. We’re becoming reliant on the convenience. It’s addictive! #AmazonBreakUp #ShopSmallBusinesses

Amazon deal doomed by poor outreach to New Yorkers, EDC boss says | amNewYork James Patchett said officials are exploring whether to revive prior development plans in Long Island City.

.@jbpatchett says poor communication and media were major factors in the #amazonbreakup with New York City.

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