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Amazon Rolls out Machines That Pack Orders and Replace Jobs

Interest in boxing technology sheds light on how the e-commerce behemoths are approaching one of the major problems in the logistics industry today: finding a robotic hand that can grasp diverse items without breaking them.

News & Analysis

Amazon Rolls out Machines That Pack Orders and Replace Jobs

Interest in boxing technology sheds light on how the e-commerce behemoths are approaching one of the major problems in the logistics industry today: finding a robotic hand that can grasp diverse items without breaking them.


Retail

Polish Amazon Workers Demand Near-Doubled Salaries

The requests follow strikes earlier this year in Spain and Germany, where workers demanded higher pay and better working conditions.

Retail

Polish Amazon Workers Demand Near-Doubled Salaries

The requests follow strikes earlier this year in Spain and Germany, where workers demanded higher pay and better working conditions.


Retail

Amazon Speeds up Shipping, but Brick-And-Mortar Rivals Buck Its Challenge

The ability of brick-and-mortar rivals to catch up with Amazon using their stores indicates the e-commerce giant could be vulnerable as it invests billions of dollars to build out the service.

Retail

Amazon Speeds up Shipping, but Brick-And-Mortar Rivals Buck Its Challenge

The ability of brick-and-mortar rivals to catch up with Amazon using their stores indicates the e-commerce giant could be vulnerable as it invests billions of dollars to build out the service.


Retail

Shares of US Retailers Drop Following Amazon's One-Day Delivery Announcement

The e-commerce giant's announcement on Thursday could cause other brands, manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies to have to invest more aggressively to compete with Amazon.

Retail

Shares of US Retailers Drop Following Amazon's One-Day Delivery Announcement

The e-commerce giant's announcement on Thursday could cause other brands, manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies to have to invest more aggressively to compete with Amazon.


News & Analysis

Amazon Raises Spending to Accelerate Prime Delivery Speed to One Day

The announcement adds pressure to rivals Walmart and others already racing to keep pace with its speed and benefits.

News & Analysis

Amazon Raises Spending to Accelerate Prime Delivery Speed to One Day

The announcement adds pressure to rivals Walmart and others already racing to keep pace with its speed and benefits.


Retail

Kohl's Shares Surge on Expansion of Amazon Return Partnership

The department chain store said it will begin accepting returns for Amazon customers at all of its stores, starting in July.

Retail

Kohl's Shares Surge on Expansion of Amazon Return Partnership

The department chain store said it will begin accepting returns for Amazon customers at all of its stores, starting in July.


China

Amazon to Close Domestic Marketplace Business in China

Home-grown e-commerce rivals like Alibaba's Tmall and JD.com have made it difficult for Amazon's marketplace to gain a foothold.

China

Amazon to Close Domestic Marketplace Business in China

Home-grown e-commerce rivals like Alibaba's Tmall and JD.com have made it difficult for Amazon's marketplace to gain a foothold.


Retail

Selling with the Enemy: Why Rival Retailers Embrace Amazon.com

Major brands are opting to distribute clothing and accessories directly through Amazon.com, thanks to its advanced delivery network and more than 100 million Prime members.

Retail

Selling with the Enemy: Why Rival Retailers Embrace Amazon.com

Major brands are opting to distribute clothing and accessories directly through Amazon.com, thanks to its advanced delivery network and more than 100 million Prime members.


Entrepreneurship

Start-Up School | Chapter 6: Scale Your Business Carefully

Every business has its own path to scale, from a fledgling start-up into a global brand. However, there are a handful of common challenges every brand must face, including hiring, growing the supply chain, market expansion and marketing.

Entrepreneurship

Start-Up School | Chapter 6: Scale Your Business Carefully

Every business has its own path to scale, from a fledgling start-up into a global brand. However, there are a handful of common challenges every brand must face, including hiring, growing the supply chain, market expansion and marketing.


News & Analysis

The Tiny Deals Behind Mukesh Ambani's Bid to Take On Amazon

Asia’s richest man is sharpening his focus on e-commerce with a string of tiny acquisitions and stake purchases to face the world’s largest online retailer.

News & Analysis

The Tiny Deals Behind Mukesh Ambani's Bid to Take On Amazon

Asia’s richest man is sharpening his focus on e-commerce with a string of tiny acquisitions and stake purchases to face the world’s largest online retailer.