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Amazon Cutting 18,000 Jobs in Largest Layoffs in e-Commerce History

An antitrust lawsuit has been filed against Amazon over claims it overcharges sellers and holds back the competition. 

In the largest round of layoffs in Amazon’s history, the company is cutting 18,000 jobs, a larger number than previously revealed. “We typically wait to communicate about these outcomes until we can speak with the people who are directly impacted,” CEO Andy Jassy said Wednesday.  “However, because one of our …

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Amazon Begins Delivering Packages Through Its Newest Prime Air Feature

An antitrust lawsuit has been filed against Amazon over claims it overcharges sellers and holds back the competition. 

Amazon has welcomed its newest delivery service option, air drones. According to Ars Technica, the retail giant has begun dropping off customers’ packages through its Amazon Prime Air delivery service. The latest feature is currently only available for Lockeford, California, and College Station, Texas residents. As noted on the company’s …

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Amazon May Be Liable For Fake Christian Louboutins On Site

An antitrust lawsuit has been filed against Amazon over claims it overcharges sellers and holds back the competition. 

Online retail giant Amazon may be in trouble with luxury brand Christian Louboutin. Amazon could allegedly be held responsible for breaching the luxury shoemaker trademark rights over the sale of counterfeit red-soled high heels, which are a classic for the brand. The European Court of Justice ruled on Thursday that …

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Amazon Ends Program To Thank Drivers One Day After It Began

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Amazon announced that a new program to thank the company’s delivery drivers with a tip has ended just one day after it began. The online retailer implemented a program to send the drivers of the first 1 million “thank-yous” a $5 tip. Shoppers could send the thank-yous through an Alexa, Alexa-enabled …

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Tyler Perry Lands Four-Film Deal With Amazon Prime

'Maxine’s Baby' Sheds Light on Tyler Perry's Turbulent Upbringing, Paternal Revelation, and Triumph Over Trauma

Tyler Perry is taking his many talents to Amazon Studios with a four-feature deal. The lucrative partnership was announced on Monday, with Perry being given creative control to write, direct and produce four movies. Each will be released exclusively on Prime Video and streamed in over 240 countries internationally. “I’m …

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Amazon Still Carrying Antisemitic Film Kyrie Irving Tweeted

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Kyrie Irving recently tweeted about an antisemitic film available on Amazon. The promotion caused him to be suspended. But what’s puzzling is that Amazon still carries the film on its platform. “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America!” is listed on Amazon for rent at $10.99 or users can purchase …

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Venmo Has Arrived At Amazon Just In Time for Holiday Shopping

IRS Delays $600+ Venmo, PayPal Reporting Rule

Amazon has added Venmo to its list of convenient payment options. On Tuesday, the retail giant rolled out the implementation to select United States shoppers. By Black Friday, Venmo will be available for all Amazon users to enjoy during the bustling retail day. Amazon purchases can be paid for easily with the peer-to-peer money-sharing service. When buyers tap “Select …

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Disney Creating Membership Program Similar To Amazon Prime

Disney Creating Membership Program Similar To Amazon Prime

Disney is taking a page out of Amazon’s handbook and creating “Disney Prime.” The company revealed that they are in the process of trying to create a membership program similar to Amazon Prime. The program will include exclusive perks, discounts, and other Disney products and services for subscribers. The primary …

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