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Mexican regulators tell Amazon to wall off Prime TV, reveal its algorithms and open up delivery

by Associated Press February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Online sellers have complained in the past that Amazon Prime forces vendors to use the company’s own delivery services.

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Amazon Prime ads on movies, TV shows will begin in late January

by Associated Press December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Prime members who want to keep their movies and TV shows ad-free will have to pay an additional $2.99.

Business, Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

FTC: Amazon used an algorithm to essentially raise prices on other sites

by HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press November 2, 2023November 2, 2023

The new excerpts, unveiled Thursday, alleged company executives intentionally deleted communication by using a feature on the popular app Signal that makes messages disappear.

Business, Nation & World, News

Amazon injuries more widespread than thought, study says

by Matt Day Bloomberg October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

The data suggest ‘injury and pain at Amazon are far more widespread’ than previously known, said Beth Gutelius, research director at the center and a leading expert on logistics and warehouse work.

Business, Nation & World, News

FTC and 17 states, including Maine, sue Amazon, saying it inflates prices and overcharges sellers

by HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press September 26, 2023September 26, 2023

The lawsuit is the result of a yearslong investigation into the company’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against it in its nearly 30-year history.

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them

by MICHELLE CHAPMAN Associated Press September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Streaming services are in a heated tug-of-war over viewers and users are growing more adept at jumping in and out of those services, often depending on price.

Business, Nation & World, News

Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for holiday season. Target says it will add nearly 100,000

by HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press September 19, 2023

The announcement from the 2 companies follows news from Macy’s Inc. on Monday that it will add more than 38,000 full- and part-time seasonal employees.