New York Post

Amazon brands teen scene

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Hey, kids, take a break from video games and Instagram — and buy stuff !

Amazon is making the equivalent of this pitch to teens for the first time, allowing shoppers ages 13 to 17 on the giant e-tailer’s Web site, if their parents let them.

As part of the initiative, adults can add up to four teens to their account, giving them their own login informatio­n to buy goods through the Amazon app.

The move comes at an already rough time for stores that cater to teens. Abercrombi­e & Fitch’s revenue, for example, has fallen ev- ery year since 2014, and some retailers have filed for bankruptcy protection, including Aeropostal­e and Wet Seal.

Parents can, well, be parental and set spending limits, cancel orders and get notificati­ons when something is bought.

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