MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, files for divorce from second husband Dan Jewett
Mackenzie Scott has reportedly filed for divorce from her second husband, Dan Jewett. The couple wed last year.
Amazon to raise starting pay to $19 an hour
Amazon said Wednesday it’s raising its average starting pay for frontline workers from $18 to $19 a hour, a boost that could help it attract more employees in a tight labor market as the holiday season approaches.
Amazon to start tracking your sleeping
Soon enough, an Amazon device might know whether you’re sleeping — or not.
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 to close, scrap plans for dozens of warehouses amid slowing sales growth: report
Amazon posted its slowest sales growth rate in two decades earlier this year.
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 driver helps save puppies from burning Florida home
An Amazon driver was delivering a package in a Florida neighborhood when she noticed smoke coming from a home and called 911. Firefighters rescued three tiny puppies from the house, saying they would have died if the driver hadn't called for help.
Peloton turns to Amazon to sell bikes in effort to reverse slump
The collaboration is Peloton's first with another retailer. Before, its products were sold only through its website, physical showrooms and other channels.
'America's Funniest Doorbell Cam Videos'? Amazon to launch Ring TV show
Two Amazon-owned companies — Ring and Hollywood studio MGM — are teaming to create a TV show in the mold of "America’s Funniest Home Videos" using viral footage from Ring’s doorbell and smart-home cameras.
Amazon deal to buy One Medical worries advocates over patient care and privacy
Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.
Amazon handed Ring footage to police without user consent 11 times this year
Amazon has provided Ring doorbell footage to law enforcement 11 times this year without the user’s permission, a revelation that’s bound to raise more privacy and civil liberty concerns about its video-sharing agreements with police departments across the country.
Amazon teams up with Grubhub to offer free delivery to Prime members
Amazon Prime members can enjoy a year of free deliveries from restaurants across the country.
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.
‘Who’s the Boss?’ sequel to star Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano on Amazon Freevee
Tony Danza and Alyssa Milano are returning to their roles as Tony and Samantha Micelli for a "Who's the Boss?" sequel.
Amazon, Tesla, others to cover travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Amazon's Alexa may soon mimic voice of dead relatives
Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead. The capability was unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas.
Court: Amazon customers can sue over lack of toxic warnings
The case involved a lawsuit filed in Alameda County that said the online retail giant knowingly allowed skin-lightening creams to be sold on its website for years despite being aware of concerns about toxic mercury levels in such creams.
Prime members sue Amazon over Whole Foods delivery
According to the lawsuit, Amazon started charging Prime customers $9.95 for Whole Foods delivery last year.
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 warehouse productivity quotas under fire in NY
Lawmakers have passed a bill targeting the use of warehouse productivity quotas in an effort to curtail metrics used by Amazon. The legislation would require companies to give workers info on quotas and how quotas can be used to discipline employees.