Some don’t like Amazon for political reasons. Others use the service as their go-to retailer. But the fact is, if Amazon doesn’t have it, you probably don’t need it. When you need that toaster or pair of curtains, you can usually find a great selection at low prices. But are there ways to save even…
Lawsuits Alleging Conspiracy Between Amazon and Book Publishers Dismissed by Judge
October 3, 2022
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Two antitrust lawsuits that accused Amazon and five big book publishers of illegally conspiring to fix prices of traditional and electronic books in the United States were dismissed on Thursday by a federal judge. The five book publishers targeted by the two lawsuits were Macmillan, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette, and Penguin Random House. The…
Several Members of Congress Want to Block Amazon’s Acquisition of iRobot
Several members of the U.S. Congress issued a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the announced acquisition of iRobot Corporation by Amazon.com Inc. Here’s why the lawmakers have concerns over the purchase. What Happened A letter recommending the FTC reject the planned acquisition of iRobot by Amazon.com was signed by some members of…
Amazon Boosts Pay for Frontline Staff at Cost of $1 Billion
Amazon has announced pay increases for its frontline employees in the United States and is planning to set aside $1 billion over the next year for the purpose. The average starting pay for frontline employees will rise from $18 per hour to $19, with employees making anywhere between $16 and $26 per hour depending on…
Amazon to Hold Mid-October Sale to Capture More Holiday Spending
Amazon.com Inc. on Sunday announced an expected sale for its loyalty-club shoppers, an event like its Prime Day summer marketing blitz that aims to boost holiday revenue and appeal to cost-conscious buyers facing economic turbulence. The “Prime Early Access Sale” will start Oct. 11 at midnight Pacific Daylight Time (0700 GMT) for 48 hours in…
Ways to Make Money on Amazon
September 26, 2022
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Perhaps you have been thinking about earning some extra income, or maybe turning a hobby into a full-time gig; whatever you want, Amazon could be the route to take. In 2021, Amazon’s sales revenue was almost $470 billion. And you can be part of that. Amazon has programs that let anyone make money. From handmade…
The ‘Born to Fail’ Era of Entertainment
September 25, 2022
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Commentary “Go Woke, Go Broke” is a Western phenomenon where companies dip their toe into activist waters only to find that fringe ideologies do not represent their customer base. As a result, customers stop buying their products and the whole thing ends in awkward apologies and a shiny new marketing campaign. Think “men are bad,…
France Sets Delivery Fee for Online Book Sales to Help Stores Compete With Amazon
PARIS—France plans to impose a minimum delivery fee of 3 euros ($2.93) for online book orders of less than 35 euros to level the playing field for independent bookstores struggling to compete against e-commerce giants, the government said on Friday. A 2014 French law already prohibits free book deliveries, but Amazon and other vendors such…
FTC Rejects Amazon Bid to Quash Bezos, Jassy Testimony
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday rejected a bid by Amazon.com Inc. to quash demands that both Chief Executive Andy Jassy and Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos testify at investigative hearings. Last month, Amazon questioned what it called the agency’s “burdensome” requests in its investigation of the sign-up and cancellation processes for its Prime…
FTC Seeks More Data on Amazon’s $1.7-Billion Deal for Vacuum Maker IRobot
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has asked Amazon.com Inc. and iRobot Corp for more information on the e-commerce giant’s $1.7-billion buyout of the Roomba vacuum maker. In a filing on Tuesday, iRobot said the FTC had on Sept. 19 requested more details on the deal that was announced last month and would expand Amazon’s…
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