The move positions the company as a full-service supply chain provider — raising the bar for delivery speed, integration and competition across distribution. Get the details here and our analysis of what it means for distributors.
A federal judge has rejected Amazon’s bid to dismiss a major consumer lawsuit alleging price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Judge Rules Amazon Must Face Pandemic Price-Gouging Lawsuit Read More »
Amazon said total compensation will average over $30 with the new enhancements.
Amazon Investing $1B to Raise Compensation for Warehouse & Transportation Staff Read More »
The new facility comes as Amazon also announced that it has surpassed 750,000 installed robots across global fulfillment and logistics network.
Amazon Opens Massive “First Mile” Robotics DC in Massachusetts Read More »
In a public letter to Amazon employees, Andy Jassy said the company plans to gradually reduce its workforce as it expands the use of generative AI to automate tasks and reshape operations.
Amazon CEO: AI Will Reduce Company’s Workforce Read More »
Amazon is investing in two data center campuses in Pennsylvania, creating thousands of jobs and expanding its cloud computing infrastructure.
Amazon to Spend $20B on Data Centers in PA Read More »
Amazon unveiled “Vulcan”, a warehouse robot designed to boost efficiency and safety by handling top row stowing with precision and touch sensitivity.
Amazon Debuts Robot that Can “Feel” Items; Says it Won’t Replace Workers Read More »
The investment will enable Amazon to deliver over a billion more packages each year to customers in less densely populated areas.
Amazon to Boost Rural Delivery with $4B Investment Read More »
The addition of less-than-truckload service means suppliers who sell through Amazon’s eCommerce platform have more inbound shipping options.
Amazon Debuts LTL Service in U.S. Read More »
Pending partner investment, Amazon is considering expanding its U.S. warehouse network with new logistics facilities, focusing on delivery hubs and automated fulfillment centers.
Report: Amazon Eyes $15B Expansion of U.S. Warehouse Network Read More »
Amazon says it isn’t liable as a distributor under the Consumer Product Safety Act due to its role as a third-party logistics provider.
Amazon Sues CPSC Over Product Recall Liability Read More »
Amazon’s decision to close Quebec warehouses and facilities has drawn reactions from the Canadian government and unions.
Amazon Exiting Quebec: To Close 7 Warehouses, Lay Off Nearly 2,000 Read More »
The U.S. government issued a final order outlining plans for Amazon to follow.
Labeled a Distributor, Amazon Given Hazardous Products Remediation Orders Read More »
OSHA is withdrawing all but one citation issued against the company, while Amazon is required to improve ergonomic conditions throughout its facilities.
OSHA Settles with Amazon over Ergonomics Citations Read More »
Amazon is implementing a full workweek for employees to improve the company’s ability to invent, collaborate and connect.
Amazon to Mandate Office Attendance for Employees Read More »
The ruling could have far-reaching impacts on the product safety liabilities of other eMarketplace platforms.
U.S. Government Rules Amazon is a Distributor and Liable for Recalls Read More »
Amazon’s total investment in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic now totals $4 billion.
Amazon Invests Another $2.75B in Gen-AI Company Anthropic Read More »
Sources told the Wall Street Journal that a Consumer Protection Safety Commission vote could make Amazon liable for the safety of third-party products.
Is Amazon a Distributor? The U.S. Government May Determine Read More »
Some sellers say Amazon’s AI-based tool created to help summarize product reviews into highlights is exaggerating negative feedback.
Report: Amazon’s AI is Writing Misleading Product Reviews Read More »
In 2024, Amazon’s fees will amount to an average increase of 15 cents per unit sold by third-party sellers on its platform.
Amazon to Up Fees for 3rd-Party Sellers Read More »
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