Amazon to surpass Walmart as largest US retailer
Amazon is one of the few retailers that has benefited during the pandemic, and that growth is about to pull the company past Walmart as the largest U.S. retailer.
Ways to save the most on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day, one of the biggest sales of the year, is June 21 - 22.
Amazon delivery driver arrested for assault; says she punched 67-year-old in self defense
Alameda County Sheriff's deputies took Itzel Ramirez, 21, into custody. That's after they received a 911 call from a 67-year-old woman who said the Amazon driver punched her at least 10 times around the face and head.
New safety measures for Amazon's Romulus Fulfillment Center revealed exclusive, first-look
Amazon Prime Day is set for June 21, and Fox 2 has an exclusive look inside their Romulus fulfillment center to take a look at their new technology features to keep employees safe and engaged.
Amazon Sidewalk feature that shares portion of your WiFi bandwidth launching on Echo devices June 8
Amazon’s Sidewalk feature is launching soon, and if you own these devices you will be automatically opted-in.
Amazon sets Prime Day dates for June
Amazon has announced the dates for its annual Prime Day for 2021.
Amazon buying MGM with hopes of filling Prime video streaming service
The TV and movie studio MGM is behind productions such as James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank.”
Amazon to extend pause on police use of facial recognition
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
Amazon hiring over 3,000 in Detroit area - offering sign-on, COVID vaccine bonus. Here's how to apply
Amazon is hiring more than 3,000 people in Metro Detroit and are offering $17 per hour plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus and more for having a COVID-19 vaccine.
Amazon blocked more than 10 billion listings in counterfeit crackdown, company says
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
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.