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Amazon Sues New York Attorney General Over Covid Protocol

The Seattle-based company seeks a court order that would prevent the New York AG from seeking to regulate Amazon’s actions in response to coronavirus, as well as claims of retaliation by workers who protest working conditions.

Retail

Amazon Prepares for Holiday Sales Rush

Governments' stay-at-home orders mean more shoppers will rely on the e-commerce giant to deliver presents in time for Christmas.

Retail

After Going All-In on Amazon, a Merchant Says He Lost Everything

Barak Govani made a big bet on the e-commerce giant earlier this year after closing his Melrose Avenue store and packing up $1.5 million in inventory.

Retail

Amazon Extends Work From Home Option Until June

The development comes weeks after the e-commerce giant said more than 19,000 of its US frontline workers contracted Covid-19 this year.

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Retail

Amazon Pitches Early Holiday Shopping With Fall 'Prime Day' Event

The event, typically held in July, is now a kickoff to what will be an earlier holiday shopping season.

Luxury

Amazon Launches Luxury Store on App

Oscar de la Renta is the first and only brand so far, though the company says more are expected to join in the coming weeks.

Retail

Amazon Set To Hire 100,000 More Workers Amid Rise in Online Shopping

The news marks the e-commerce giant's fourth hiring spree this year after reporting a 40 percent revenue rise last quarter and the biggest profit in the retailer's 26-year-history.

Retail

Amazon Receives US Regulatory Approval to Start Drone Delivery Trials

The e-commerce giant joins Alphabet Inc.'s unit Wing and United Parcel Service Inc. in receiving approval for drone delivery, while other smaller companies are still seeking approval.

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Retail

Amazon Buys 1,800 Electric Vans in Latest Green Effort

Electric vehicles are a major piece of Amazon’s bid to become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2040, an ambitious goal for a company that historically had lagged behind its retail and technology peers on the environment.

Workplace & Talent

Amazon Appoints First Black Executive to Ruling Council

This marks the second executive shuffle in the last year to elevate women at the company, following criticism of its largely white, male upper ranks.

Workplace & Talent

Amazon Names Company Veteran CEO of Consumer Division

Logistics boss Dave Clark will replace Jeff Wilke, who, prior to announcing his surprise retirement, was widely considered a potential successor to founder Jeff Bezos.

Retail

Amazon Launches in Sweden Amid Online Shopping Wave

The move follows after the e-commerce giant reported record profits last week and projected third-quarter revenue of up to $93 billion.