Amazon Go stores to close in cities coast to coast
Amazon is permanently closing some Amazon Go stores in Seattle, San Francisco and New York City, April 1, but new stores are opening as well.
Amazon delays construction on second phase of HQ2 in Arlington
Amazon is pausing construction of its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia following the biggest round of layoffs in the company’s history and shifting landscape of remote work.
Amazon donates over 1,400 cases of water to residents of East Palestine, Ohio
More than 30 Amazon employees from its Pittsburgh and Cleveland sites volunteered to help bring water in the aftermath of the Ohio train derailment.
Amazon fulfillment center employees protest after company announces closing
Workers staged a protest outside of an Amazon facility after the company announced it was closing.
Amazon closing Shakopee facility, impacting nearly 700 workers
Nearly 700 workers will be impacted when Amazon closes one of its facilities in Shakopee at the end of March, according to a letter Amazon sent to the state.
Amazon launches subscription prescription drug service
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
Amazon shutting down AmazonSmile charity program amid wider cost-cutting moves
The program will end on February 20, and it allowed Amazon to donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to a charity selected by customers.
Amazon to cut 18,000 jobs, largest amount of layoffs in company's history
The majority of job cuts will mostly impact the company's brick-and-mortar stores, which include Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go.
Amazon extends its $5 'thank my driver' program after 'extraordinary' participation
The “thank my driver” program allows customers to use Alexa-enabled devices and Amazon’s mobile app to tip their most recent delivery driver.
Amazon sued for allegedly stealing more than $1M in tips from delivery workers
Amazon says tips were already paid to drivers as part of a settlement last year. Amazon was accused of stealing tips from delivery drivers to subsidize its own labor expenses between 2016 and 2019, according to a lawsuit.
Amazon driver found dead in Missouri yard may have been killed by dogs, authorities say
The sheriff said the driver had injuries consistent with an animal attack, but an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine if the two "aggressive" dogs caused the driver's death.
Extension cords sold on Amazon should 'immediately' be thrown away, CPSC says
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using and dispose of certain extension cords sold on Amazon because they pose several safety hazards.
Amazon loses attempt to scrap historic union win
Amazon says it will appeal the decision with the company and labor union allowed to file exceptions to the report by September 16.
Amazon announces policy shift for off-duty workers that could impact union efforts
The policy comes after an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York voted to unionize in April.
St. Paul family grieves after dog hit by Amazon driver
This month, a St. Paul Park dog owner feels like she’s been left with a hole in her heart, after her emotional support animal was hit and killed by an Amazon delivery driver on June 11.
Amazon reports blocking 4 billion counterfeit listings in 2021
Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.
Amazon shuttering multiple Whole Foods stores
Six Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. are set to close. There are more than 530 Whole Foods locations nationwide.
Federal investigators order Amazon to review severe weather procedures after workers killed during tornado
The company said it will hold additional emergency preparedness drills and consider safety recommendations to improve safety.
Amazon closes $8.45B MGM studio acquisition
Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney.
Super Bowl ads are already dropping - what to expect on Sunday
The Super Bowl is bringing high-anticipation for game day ads. This year's spots are already looking very glitzy and star-studded. For a look at the trends to watch for, we chatted with Steve Knapp, managing director for Colle McVoy.