Dozens of Bay Area charities to be impacted by end of AmazonSmile donation program
A global charity effort will soon come to end. Amazon is officially ending its charity donation program, AmazonSmile on February 20.
Amazon begins cutting 18,000 workers in its biggest layoffs ever
Amazon's layoffs are just a fraction of its 1.5M global workforce.
Amazon extends its $5 'thank my driver' program after 'extraordinary' participation
The “thank my driver” program allows customers to use Alexa-enabled devices and Amazon’s mobile app to tip their most recent delivery driver.
Amazon Fulfillment Center in Ruskin kicks into high gear for orders during the holiday season
It's the busiest time of year for Amazon, and employees are hard at work, processing orders and trying to make sure they reach your doorstep before Christmas.
‘Alexa, thank my driver’: how to give an Amazon driver $5 for each delivery
To thank drivers this holiday season, just say 'Alexa, thank my driver’ to give your Prime driver a $5 gift - and it won't come out of your account.
Amazon sued for allegedly stealing more than $1M in tips from delivery workers
Amazon says tips were already paid to drivers as part of a settlement last year. Amazon was accused of stealing tips from delivery drivers to subsidize its own labor expenses between 2016 and 2019, according to a lawsuit.
Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees: report
Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.
Amazon driver found dead in Missouri yard may have been killed by dogs, authorities say
The sheriff said the driver had injuries consistent with an animal attack, but an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine if the two "aggressive" dogs caused the driver's death.
Amazon to hire 150,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal workers for the holiday season
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, files for divorce from second husband Dan Jewett
Mackenzie Scott has reportedly filed for divorce from her second husband, Dan Jewett. The couple wed last year.
Extension cords sold on Amazon should 'immediately' be thrown away, CPSC says
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using and dispose of certain extension cords sold on Amazon because they pose several safety hazards.
'America's Funniest Doorbell Cam Videos'? Amazon to launch Ring TV show
Two Amazon-owned companies — Ring and Hollywood studio MGM — are teaming to create a TV show in the mold of "America’s Funniest Home Videos" using viral footage from Ring’s doorbell and smart-home cameras.
Amazon handed Ring footage to police without user consent 11 times this year
Amazon has provided Ring doorbell footage to law enforcement 11 times this year without the user’s permission, a revelation that’s bound to raise more privacy and civil liberty concerns about its video-sharing agreements with police departments across the country.
Amazon Prime Day kicks off July 12-13: What to know
Amazon will launch some early deals as soon as June 21.
Amazon reports blocking 4 billion counterfeit listings in 2021
Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.
Amazon opens 1st physical clothing store in Los Angeles
Amazon’s brick-and-mortar clothing store, called Amazon Style, uses an app and QR codes to try and streamline the process of shopping.
Amazon shuttering multiple Whole Foods stores
Six Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. are set to close. There are more than 530 Whole Foods locations nationwide.
Amazon to cover $4,000 in travel costs for employee abortions, non-life-threatening medical treatments
Amazon announced it will cover up to $4,000 in travel expenses annually for employees who get non-life-threatening medical treatments, including abortions.
Amazon closes $8.45B MGM studio acquisition
Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney.
Price of Amazon Prime memberships going up
Amazon announced Thursday that it would be boosting the price of its Prime membership for U.S. customers, citing rising costs as the reason behind the decision.