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Unionization Stalls at Amazon as Turnover, Company Efforts Stymie Activism
Business, Published on 31/12/2022
» When thousands of workers at an Amazon.com Inc. warehouse in New York voted to unionize earlier this year, Nannette Plascencia thought her facility east of Los Angeles could be among those to vote next.
Amazon Has a Problem: Consumers Don't Love It as Much as They Used To
Business, Published on 23/11/2022
» For nearly three decades, Amazon.com Inc. has been defined by its obsession over customers. Recent information, however, suggests that consumer enthusiasm about the largest online retailer in the U.S. has slipped.
The Tech Industry's Epic Two-Year Run Sputters
Business, Published on 10/05/2022
» The technology industry, which powered the U.S. economy during the pandemic and grew at tremendous scale during a decade of ultralow interest rates, is confronting one of the most punishing stretches in years.
Inside Amazon's Department Store Plans: High-Tech Dressing Rooms
Business, Published on 24/09/2021
» Amazon.com Inc.'s planned department stores will aim to boost its apparel sales by offering shoppers a chance to try on clothes from its own private-label brands in technology-fueled dressing rooms, according to people familiar with the matter.
Apple Postpones Return to Office Until January
Business, Published on 23/08/2021
» Apple Inc. is delaying back-to-work plans for its U.S. corporate offices until early next year as a rise in Covid-19 cases in the country continues to disrupt companies' efforts to have employees back in place.
USA, Mexico win groups to reach Gold Cup knockout round
AFP, Published on 19/07/2021
» LOS ANGELES - The USA and Mexico both won their groups in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday, scoring first half goals that stood as game winners and advancing to the knockout round of the tournament.
Amazon, McDonald's, Others Woo Scarce Hourly Workers With Higher Pay
Business, Published on 15/05/2021
» The fight is on for lower-wage workers.
Amazon Completes Purchase of Shopify Competitor Selz
Business, Published on 18/02/2021
» Amazon.com Inc. said it has acquired Australian e-commerce company Selz, in a deal that underscores an increased focus on fast-growing rival Shopify Inc.
Facebook to Counter Apple Privacy Update With Its Own Prompt
Business, Published on 03/02/2021
» Facebook Inc. plans to roll out an in-app prompt aimed at educating users about the handling of their data as it battles Apple Inc. over the iPhone maker's new privacy changes that would require users' consent to track their behavior and make targeted ads more difficult.
Big Tech Companies Reap Gains as Covid-19 Fuels Shift in Demand
Business, Published on 31/10/2020
» Tech giants including Amazon.com Inc. and Google reported strong quarterly sales and profits that showed how pandemic-era demand for their digital services and gadgets is driving them to new heights even in the midst of a debate about their market power.