Amazon sales growth slows in tame start to Jassy's tenure as CEO

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics centre in Boves, France, August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo

(Reuters) -Amazon.com Inc on Thursday said sales growth would slow in the next few quarters as customers venture more outside the home, a tepid start to CEO Andy Jassy's reign after 27 years with Jeff Bezos at the retailer's helm.

Spending growth by Prime members, Amazon.com's most valuable customers, has eased as well, the company said. Shares fell 7% in after-hours trade.