Mar 2, 2016, 6:23 AM Rivals try to keep pace with Amazon by hiring retailer’s logistics and fulfillment execs Amazon is poised to shake-up retail once again by dramatically expanding its distribution network and speeding up delivery. To keep… Read More
Mar 1, 2016, 8:24 AM New features added to Amazon Giveaway, tool for running online promo contests Amazon announced today that Kindle eBooks and items Fulfilled by Amazon can now be used as contest prizes by users of Amazon Giveaway,… Read More
Mar 1, 2016, 7:23 AM Amazon turns to Ian Freed, former Fire Phone leader, to run restaurant delivery, report says Ian Freed, the Amazon executive who helped lead the retailer’s ill-fated Fire Phone efforts, has re-emerged at the company, according… Read More
Feb 29, 2016, 4:10 AM Amazon cuts fresh-food delivery deal with UK grocer Morrisons Amazon customers in the United Kingdom now have a significant fresh-food selection to choose from thanks to a new partnership… Read More
Feb 26, 2016, 12:43 PM Donald Trump says Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos bought Washington Post for ‘political influence’ Donald Trump is ripping Jeff Bezos — again. The Republican presidential candidate bashed the Amazon CEO at a rally in… Read More
Feb 26, 2016, 10:27 AM Amazon prepares to join Microsoft, other tech giants backing Apple in FBI encryption fight After initially offering support through press releases and a smattering of tweets, some of the nation’s largest tech companies are now… Read More
Feb 26, 2016, 9:55 AM Amazon debuts first ad-supported show, available for non-Prime viewers Amazon has shown it can go up against Netflix and HBO by offering original content to paid subscribers, but now… Read More
Feb 25, 2016, 9:08 AM Seattle mayor: Amazon’s huge employee growth is ‘a great problem to have’ Amazon’s growth in Seattle is staggering. As the company continues to post record-breaking revenue numbers each quarter, it has added thousands… Read More
Feb 25, 2016, 6:19 AM The United States of Amazon: Interactive map shows tech giant’s growing national footprint Amazon has been growing at an unprecedented pace in recent years, and 2015 was no exception. Last year, the tech and online… Read More
Feb 25, 2016, 4:09 AM Amazon to acquire major French parcel-delivery service, as retailer continues to expand logistics capabilities, report says Editor’s Note: The headline on this story has been corrected. An acquisition agreement has not yet been reached, according to the report.… Read More
Feb 24, 2016, 11:13 AM Amazon to live stream Macklemore & Ryan Lewis album release concert from Seattle Hometown hip-hop stars Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are performing a free concert Friday night in Seattle and Amazon will stream… Read More
Feb 24, 2016, 10:14 AM Southwest Airlines adopts ‘Pay with Amazon’ for in-flight entertainment purchases After slogging through security, waiting to board the plane, finding a spot for your slightly oversized carry-on and squeezing into… Read More
Feb 23, 2016, 2:33 PM Amazon launches in-house clothing line with seven new fashion brands Amazon now has its own clothing line. The Seattle tech giant quietly rolled out more than 1,800 fashion products made… Read More
Feb 22, 2016, 7:22 AM Amazon raises free shipping minimum to $49 for non-Prime members Amazon has raised the minimum order to $49 for non-Prime members to be eligible for free shipping on items other than… Read More
Feb 22, 2016, 2:50 AM Amazon partners with Ericsson to create cloud service for telcos Amazon has partnered with Ericsson to help telecos make best use of the cloud as they adapt to a marketplace… Read More
Feb 19, 2016, 9:41 AM Amazon recruiting heavily for Echo and Alexa engineers, hosts big invite-only event to find talent Amazon is betting big on Alexa. That much was evident Thursday night inside the company’s newest skyscraper in Seattle, where more than… Read More
Feb 19, 2016, 5:51 AM Amazon plans to take parcel lockers to Europe, report says As Amazon expands its capabilities to deliver goods to customers, the retailer plans to bring parcel lockers to Europe, according… Read More
Feb 19, 2016, 4:46 AM Nordstrom ‘refining’ online offerings to focus on profitability as Amazon threat grows Not only was Nordstrom the second major retailer on Thursday to report disappointing earnings, but the 115-year-old company was also… Read More
Feb 18, 2016, 5:25 PM Amazon has the best corporate reputation in the U.S., new Harris Poll finds Amazon has the best corporate reputation among the 100 most visible companies in the United States, just ahead of Apple and Google,… Read More
Feb 18, 2016, 3:47 PM Amazon to release Woody Allen’s star-studded romantic comedy this summer A year ago, Amazon surprised everyone by inking a deal with Woody Allen. The retail-giant-turned-film-studio booked Allen for an original… Read More
Feb 18, 2016, 2:50 PM Walmart’s e-commerce growth slows to 8% as Amazon soars to record sales Amazon is expanding its online lead over Walmart, according to the latest results from the retail giants. The competition between the… Read More
Feb 18, 2016, 3:52 AM Amazon to expand Uber-like Flex delivery service to standard packages, report says First, Amazon created Flex, an Uber-esque home delivery service for Prime Now customers. Now, the retailer appears to be contracting… Read More
Feb 16, 2016, 8:07 PM Amazon to acquire Indian payments startup Emvantage Amazon announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire Emvantage, an online payments startup based in India. Terms were not revealed and… Read More
Feb 15, 2016, 10:53 AM Amazon’s second Treasure Truck deal sells out in an hour, courting Valentine’s Day procrastinators After a seven-month delay, Amazon appears determined to put its Treasure Truck to regular use — and customers appear more than… Read More
Feb 14, 2016, 11:20 AM Want to buy one of everything on Amazon? This guy figured out what it would cost If you already spend a lot of money shopping on Amazon for everything you need and, perhaps, plenty that you don’t, stop… Read More
Feb 12, 2016, 1:52 PM Report: Apple working on original TV show with Dr. Dre Netflix and Amazon have proven that original programming from streaming-only sources can be a success. The streaming media giants have… Read More
Feb 12, 2016, 10:30 AM Sex in the shadow of Amazon: Adult emporium caters to tech neighbors with discounts, customer service and ‘Nerd Nights’ A search of “adult toys” on Amazon.com returns more than 300,000 results from a variety of categories and products ranging from… Read More
Feb 12, 2016, 2:29 AM Amazon acquires NICE, maker of high-performance computing software Amazon has acquired software company NICE for an undisclosed sum, the Web retailer announced via a blog post on Friday… Read More
Feb 10, 2016, 4:04 PM Return to Rome: Amazon VP Diego Piacentini takes two-year position with Italian PM This summer, Diego Piacentini is heading back to his birthplace, Italy, the country where he lived for 40 years before he moved… Read More
Feb 10, 2016, 2:32 PM Amazon board approves $5 billion stock buyback program Amazon today announced that it plans to repurchase up to $5 billion in common stock. The authorization on Wednesday replaces… Read More
