Exclusive: A trove of previously redacted documents was filed as part of the tech giant’s anti-trust battle with the state of California. Amazon denies it engages in price-fixing

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Newly unsealed court documents from California's 2022 antitrust lawsuit against Amazon reveal how the company allegedly pressured independent sellers to raise prices on competitor platforms like Walmart, Target, and Wayfair. Internal emails, depositions, and corporate presentations show Amazon used its Buy Box feature to suppress sellers' listings when their products were priced even a penny lower elsewhere. Seller testimonies describe sales dropping by up to 80% when Buy Box access was removed, forcing them to raise prices on competing sites. Amazon denies the allegations, claiming its practices promote competitive pricing for consumers. The trial is scheduled for January 2027.

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon’s price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims