Amazon will close three of its U.K. warehouses in favor of newer fulfillment centers. The company said Tuesday (Jan. 10) the closures will affect warehouses in Hemel Hempstead, Doncaster and Gourock, and impact 1,200 workers, who will be offered the chance to transfer to other...
Want to watch The Mandalorian? No problem. Just say “Hey Disney” to your Amazon Echo. That’s the upshot of Amazon’s preview announcement Thursday (Jan. 5) on the opening day of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), providing an apt backdrop to debut the voice-activated experiences...
Amazon plans to lay off more than 18,000 workers. This total includes the reductions made in November and ones that were announced Wednesday (Jan. 4), Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in a Wednesday message to employees that was also posted online. Several teams will be...
Amazon hopes to add more convenience for its eCommerce customers by offering box-free returns. “We understand that finding a box and tape, and printing a label for a return can still be a hassle,” the company said in a news release Thursday (Dec. 29). “Now,...
Amazon’s third-party sellers sold more products than ever this holiday season, led by surging sales among small businesses This, as the digital retail giant said Thursday (Dec 29) that small businesses (SMBs) sold nearly half a billion items in the U.S. alone, as the company’s...
From an all-time high in 2021 to a 3-year low in 2022, Amazon will ring in the New Year about half as large as it was a year ago. While the staggering $900 billion, 50% contraction in Amazon’s stock over the past 12-months is its...
Amazon plans to develop an app dedicated to sports content, according to a report. The move will build upon the company’s sports programming offered by its Prime Video, which helps draw viewers to its retail platform, Reuters reported Wednesday (Dec. 28), citing an article by...
Amazon sellers want to reduce their dependence on the eCommerce giant, PYMNTS data shows. Although 71% of sellers using eCommerce marketplaces view the platforms as essential and report a 90% satisfaction rate, some are expecting to branch out, and the impact could be seismic. For...
A new European Union-Amazon deal will force the retailer to alter its business practices. The company has agreed to a settlement with regulators in Europe that will require Amazon to offer makers of rival products equal access to space on its website, The New York...