California has requested a court order to stop Amazon from raising prices and bullying merchants to maintain profitability. The state attorney general seeks to recoup profits from Amazon’s alleged anticompetitive behavior. Amazon and rivals agreed to fix prices to prevent undercutting on sites like eBay, Target, and Walmart. Merchants faced consequences for rejecting Amazon’s demands, impacting sales on the platform.

The Buy Box, responsible for most Amazon sales, was used to control prices and limit competition. California aims to halt Amazon’s alleged anticompetitive practices with an injunction and oversight by a monitor. Amazon defends its agreements with merchants as beneficial for consumers and industry norms. A trial for the case is set for January 2027.

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