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Amazon Makes Its Move: Officially Enters Online Car Sales Business
December 11, 2024 – Amazon today announced its official entry into the online car sales business, launching Amazon Autos in select regions of the United States. Amazon Autos, an e-commerce initiative, enables customers to search, order, and purchase new cars, trucks, and SUVs from dealerships. The retail giant has kicked off this new venture with…
Amazon Aims for the Moon with Plan to Deploy 100,000 Custom AI Chips
November 26, 2024 – Amazon has embarked on a moonshot initiative to deploy 100,000 second-generation custom chips, aiming to enhance data processing efficiency and trim down AI chip procurement costs, Bloomberg reported on November 25th. Citing informed sources, the news outlet revealed that Amazon has established an engineering lab in Austin, Texas, USA, and assembled…
Amazon Faces EU Investigation Over Potential Favoritism Towards Its Own Brands in E-commerce Market
November 22, 2024 – Amazon may face an investigation by the European Union next year, according to a report by Reuters on November 21st, regarding whether it favors its own branded products in the e-commerce market. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter revealed that European antitrust regulators have established a case under new rules….
Amazon Hits Pause on Kindle Colorsoft Shipments Due to Screen Defect
November 06, 2024 – Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, launched multiple Kindle e-readers in mid-October, including its inaugural color e-paperback, the Kindle Colorsoft, priced at $279.99. However, the highly anticipated device has hit a snag. According to reports from GoodEReader, Amazon has informed customers who purchased the Kindle Colorsoft that their order shipments will be…
Amazon’s New 12th Generation Kindle: Brighter Display and Swift Page Turns
September 26, 2024 – According to Good e-Reader, Spanish retailer MediaMarkt has recently listed a new Kindle e-reader, which is slated for release on September 30th. This device is speculated to be Amazon’s upcoming 12th generation entry-level Kindle. The new Kindle boasts a 6-inch, 300ppi screen with enhanced contrast and a backlight brightness that is…
Amazon Leads the Way: Ends Remote Work with New 5-Day Office Mandate
September 18, 2024 – According to a report by The New York Times, Amazon has informed its corporate employees that, effective January of next year, they will be required to return to the office for five days a week. This new policy marks an increase from the previous requirement of three days per week, which…
Amazon Introduces ‘Refund Only’ Option for US Sellers
September 13, 2024 – Amazon is broadening the options for third-party sellers to manage product returns. The company is now offering more choices to sellers who use its hosted Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service, including the option to not require customers to return selected items. Following the expansion of its services, Amazon’s US-based sellers can…
Amazon Introduces ‘Refund Only’ Option for Items Under $75: Feature Defaulted to Off
August 16, 2024 – Amazon has recently announced an expansion of options for sellers to handle customer returns, introducing a flexible “(refund) no return” policy for US-based sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). This new measure aims to streamline the processing of inventory returns. According to Amazon, they have unveiled the FBA Return-Free Solution, a…
Amazon Prime Day Returns: Massive Sales Event Kicks Off July 16-17
June 26, 2024 – Amazon has confirmed that Prime Day will return on July 16th at 3:00 PM Beijing time and continue until July 17th. This marks the tenth edition of the highly-anticipated Prime Day event. Currently, an Amazon Prime membership costs 14.99permonthor139 per year. Eligible customers can also enjoy a 30-day free trial. In…
NLRB Files Suit Against Amazon for Illegal Termination of Employee Involved in Strike
June 24, 2024 – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, located in Seattle, alleging that the company “illegally disciplined and terminated an employee” who had assisted in organizing a strike last May to protest new return-to-office directives issued by Amazon early last year. According to the NLRB complaint, Amazon…