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Amazon Faces US Government Fine for Failing to Report Injuries

Amazon.com Inc. failed to report at least 26 work-related illnesses and injuries in a New Jersey warehouse last year, the latest indication that low-wage employees often bear the pain of the speedy, convenient delivery of goods.

Technology

Amazon Faces US Government Fine for Failing to Report Injuries

Amazon.com Inc. failed to report at least 26 work-related illnesses and injuries in a New Jersey warehouse last year, the latest indication that low-wage employees often bear the pain of the speedy, convenient delivery of goods.


Technology

Amazon Is Capturing Bigger Slice of US Online Holiday Spending

Amazon.com Inc. is increasing its share of US online spending during the holiday season, even as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp. and other rivals seek to attract consumers with promotional sales and free deliveries.

Technology

Amazon Is Capturing Bigger Slice of US Online Holiday Spending

Amazon.com Inc. is increasing its share of US online spending during the holiday season, even as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp. and other rivals seek to attract consumers with promotional sales and free deliveries.


Technology

US Consumers Favour Amazon for Online Holiday Shopping

A majority of US consumers plan to go to Amazon.com for most of their online holiday shopping, even after traditional retailers have collectively spent billions of dollars to try to capture Web demand.

Technology

US Consumers Favour Amazon for Online Holiday Shopping

A majority of US consumers plan to go to Amazon.com for most of their online holiday shopping, even after traditional retailers have collectively spent billions of dollars to try to capture Web demand.


Retail

Target, Wal-Mart See Online Sales Growth Slow

Target Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. both saw a big slowdown in online sales growth last quarter, fuelling concern that the brick-and-mortar chains aren’t transitioning fast enough to e-commerce.

Retail

Target, Wal-Mart See Online Sales Growth Slow

Target Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. both saw a big slowdown in online sales growth last quarter, fuelling concern that the brick-and-mortar chains aren’t transitioning fast enough to e-commerce.


Global Markets

Amazon May Export Delivery Lessons from India to Cut Costs Abroad

Online shopping is booming in India. But, like local rivals Flipkart and Snapdeal, Amazon has struggled with deliveries in cities where snarl-ups are frequent and road signs unreliable.

Global Markets

Amazon May Export Delivery Lessons from India to Cut Costs Abroad

Online shopping is booming in India. But, like local rivals Flipkart and Snapdeal, Amazon has struggled with deliveries in cities where snarl-ups are frequent and road signs unreliable.


News & Analysis

At the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Winning Isn't Everything

It’s been more than 10 years since the most famous of fashion competitions was born, but what role does ‘the Fund’ play in today’s fashion landscape? BoF gets an exclusive, inside look at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.

News & Analysis

At the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Winning Isn't Everything

It’s been more than 10 years since the most famous of fashion competitions was born, but what role does ‘the Fund’ play in today’s fashion landscape? BoF gets an exclusive, inside look at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.


Retail

Struggling Retailer Kmart Turns the Blue Light Back On

The struggling discount chain is bringing back the "Bluelight Special" in the hopes the iconic marketing approach it pioneered decades ago will breathe life into its stores and online sales.

Retail

Struggling Retailer Kmart Turns the Blue Light Back On

The struggling discount chain is bringing back the "Bluelight Special" in the hopes the iconic marketing approach it pioneered decades ago will breathe life into its stores and online sales.


Financial Markets

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Promises Wall Street a Profit

Amazon.com Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos did something Thursday that he hasn’t since 2010: he assured investors that his company would make a profit in its busy holiday shopping season.

Financial Markets

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Promises Wall Street a Profit

Amazon.com Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos did something Thursday that he hasn’t since 2010: he assured investors that his company would make a profit in its busy holiday shopping season.


Financial Markets

Amazon Posts Profit as North America Sales Jump

Amazon.com Inc reported a surprise profit for the second quarter in a row, propelled by higher sales in North America, its biggest market.

Financial Markets

Amazon Posts Profit as North America Sales Jump

Amazon.com Inc reported a surprise profit for the second quarter in a row, propelled by higher sales in North America, its biggest market.


Technology

Amazon.com Escapes Trademark Suit after Appeals Court Reverses Itself

Amazon.com Inc did not violate the trademarks of a high-end watchmaker by offering alternative brands with similar styles in its search results, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.

Technology

Amazon.com Escapes Trademark Suit after Appeals Court Reverses Itself

Amazon.com Inc did not violate the trademarks of a high-end watchmaker by offering alternative brands with similar styles in its search results, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.