Amazon apologizes for tweet, acknowledges drivers ‘do have trouble’ finding restrooms
In a tweet directed at a U.S. representative, Amazon denied rumors that employees work so hard they have to urinate in empty water bottles. Amazon took a step back and apologized, acknowledging some of its drivers do have that problem.
Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO, transition to executive chair role
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Amazon to pay $61.7 million to settle claims it withheld tips from drivers
Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.
6,000 Amazon workers in Alabama to vote on forming first US union in tech giant’s history
Thousands of Amazon workers at an Alabama facility will vote in February on whether to unionize, potentially becoming the first U.S.-based union in the company’s history.
Wayne County judge halts Michigan State Fairground sale in Detroit
A Wayne County Circuit Court Judge has halted an approved sale between the city of Detroit and developers planning to construct an Amazon distribution center.
Tampa woman made 42,000 fraudulent Amazon returns in past 5 years, detectives say
Over the course of five years, detectives said the Tampa woman received over $100,000 in reimbursements for 42,000 fraudulent returns to Amazon through 31 different accounts.
Detroit City Council approves sale of state fairgrounds for Amazon distribution center
The historic State Fairgrounds in Detroit will eventually be home to a new Amazon distribution center that the company says will add 1,200 jobs and bring in $43 million in tax revenue
Amazon announces another 2,000 jobs opening in Detroit
The already towering retail behemoth is continuing to grow a hiring push that includes 2,000 more jobs in Metro Detroit
Amazon hiring an additional 2,000 jobs in Metro Detroit
The already towering retail behemoth is continuing to grow a hiring push that includes 2,000 more jobs in Metro Detroit.
Amazon to hire additional 100,000 to keep up with online shopping surge
Amazon said it needs to fill roles at the 100 new warehouses, package sorting centers and other facilities it’s opening this month.
Amazon hiring 100 additional jobs in Detroit with salaries averaging 150K
The e-commerce giant is adding more white-collar jobs to Detroit as part of Amazon's continued push into other cities around the U.S.
Amazon driver quits, leaving his truck with packages and keys inside posting viral Twitter rant
It was at 12 Mile and Southfield where Derick Lancaster says he just had enough of his job. He parked the truck full of packages, left the keys inside and took an Uber ride home.
Protesters set up guillotine outside of Jeff Bezos’ DC home
Protesters have set up a guillotine outside a complex in Washington, D.C., where Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reportedly has a home, according to social media and multiple reports.
Amazon, Lowe’s give 'thank you' bonuses to front-line US employees as coronavirus cases surge
The bonuses to employees come as the U.S. is seeing about 40,000 new confirmed cases per day.
Worker safety conditions at Amazon gets closer look from Dingell
Those precautions and temperature being taken. All of it is being enforced. But she's talking to workers - many of whom can't wait to leave the house and get back to work. But then there is some concern.
Amazon limiting shipments to warehouses for next 3 weeks
Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.
Amazon pulls ‘disturbing’ Christmas ornaments showing Auschwitz concentration camp after protest
Amazon pulled a number of holiday ornaments featuring images of the Auschwitz death camp posted by sellers on its platform.
Amazon expands free, next-day delivery options for Prime members this holiday season
Amazon Prime members can now get free, one-day delivery on more than 10 million items, the company said.
Amazon wants to develop former Silverdome site into $250 million distribution center
Amazon is planning on building a distribution center at the former Silverdome site, the mayor of Pontiac said in a news release Wednesday night. The project will be worth $250 million and will create 1,500 full time jobs in the area.