Amazon settles with employees allegedly fired for criticizing working conditions
Amazon.com Inc and the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said on Wednesday the company had reached a settlement with two former employees who alleged they were fired last year after they criticized the working conditions at the e-commerce giant's warehouses.
Whole Foods roasted over attempt at anti-racist messaging
A banner seen at a Whole Foods Market stating that the company 'supports the Black community' sparks a conversation about the neighborhoods the chain markets are typically found in
Amazon unveils new hardware lineup
Amazon Smart Thermostat, Astro home assistant, Echo Show 15, Halo View fitness tracker among Amazon's latest upcoming products
Here's how Amazon is helping put Rivian on the road to success
Electric truck startup Rivian has begun production of its R1T pickup with help from major stakeholder Amazon dealing with the supply shortages affecting the auto industry.
Illinois man ran business telling clients how to launch computer attacks: DOJ
An Illinois man ran a computer service that launched DDoS attacks
Amazon-owned Whole Foods adding surcharge to delivery orders
Beginning on Oct. 25, Whole Foods Market is implementing a $9.95 service fee for deliveries.
Amazon faces headquarters controversy — this time in Africa
U.S. retail behemoth Amazon.com Inc. is once again embroiled in politically charged controversy as it tries to establish another regional headquarters—this time in Cape Town, South Africa.
New demographic data shows continued divide at Amazon
Amazon.com Inc's executives ranks remained largely white, although the share of non-white executives rose modestly, while minorities continued to account for most of its blue-collar workforce as the online retailer grew rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new company data.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made the rounds on Capitol Hill this week: report
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met with several lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week, according to a new report.
Are COVID-related retail shortages coming back?
Strategic Resource Group managing director Burt Flickinger on supply chains, Amazon and the biggest headlines coming out of the retail world.
Expect ‘massive shortage’ of toilet paper, other goods: Burt Flickinger
Strategic Resource Group managing director Burt Flickinger on supply chain issues hitting American retailers.
California governor signs bill targeting Amazon warehouse quotas
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that will require Amazon.com Inc. and other companies to disclose any quotas or workplace-productivity measures it applies to workers in the state.
Amazon, Whole Foods employees win new cars, cash prizes as part of vaccine lottery
Four more Amazon and Whole Foods employees were handsomely rewarded with brand new cars as part of the company's campaign to encourage employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Amazon, Facebook, Pfizer join coalition of 33 companies vowing to hire Afghan refugees in US
Amazon, Facebook and Pfizer have joined a group of 33 companies vowing to hire refugees coming into the U.S. from Afghanistan.
Boris Johnson told Jeff Bezos Amazon has to pay its fair share in taxes
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he told Amazon founder Jeff Bezos that the e-commerce behemoth must pay its fair share in taxes.
Amazon faces Teamsters union drive at nine Canadian sites
The Teamsters Union has launched campaigns to organize employees in at least nine Canadian facilities of U.S. e-commerce company Amazon.com, according to Reuters interviews with union officials.
HBO offers 50% discount to subscribers after Amazon Prime exit
WarnerMedia-owned HBO will offer a sizable discount to current and former subscribers following the cable network’s exit from Amazon Prime Video’s Channels platform, the company said Friday.
FTC signals crackdown on loopholes protecting Big Tech's unreported acquisitions
The FTC's Office of Policy Planning released findings on Wednesday from a study which focused on over 600 unreported acquisitions by Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2019.
Amazon Career Day applications top 1M
Amazon announced earlier this month that it was looking to fill over 40,000 available corporate and technology roles and 125,000 open hourly positions in its operations network.
Amazon's fulfillment buildout gives big boost to target price: Mahaney
Evercore ISI senior managing director Mark Mahaney raises Amazon's target price as the company ramps up new distribution capacity to accelerate same-day delivery.


















