Category: Amazon

Amazon May Have to Tweak Proposals for Ending Business Practices Probes, EU’s Vestager Says

BRUSSELS—Amazon may have to tweak its proposals to end two investigations into its business practices, EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said on Friday following feedback from third parties on the issue. In July the U.S. online retailer said it would set up a data silo, preventing its retail arm from using data from its marketplace…


Amazon Hands Out Shipping Software to Merchants, Including on Rival Sites

Amazon.com Inc. on Thursday said it would give merchants free software for managing shoppers’ orders on and off its platform, as the retailer extends its e-commerce reach. The company is ending monthly fees of Veeqo, a shipping software firm it recently bought, for sellers including when they fulfill orders via rival platforms like Shopify Inc.,…


California Sues Amazon, Alleging Antitrust Law Violations

California is suing Amazon, accusing the company of violating the state’s antitrust and unfair competition laws by stifling competition and engaging in practices that push sellers to maintain higher prices on products on other sites. The 84-page lawsuit filed Wednesday in San Francisco Superior Court mirrors another complaint filed last year by the District of…


Amazon’s Next Union Vote to Start on Oct. 12 in Upstate New York

Amazon.com Inc. on Wednesday said employees at its “ALB1” warehouse in upstate New York will start voting on Oct. 12 on whether to unionize, with the ballot count expected to commence on Oct. 18. It will be the third time this year staff at a company facility cast ballots on whether to join the Amazon…


Amazon Introduces Seller Storage Service to Tackle Supply Chain Woes

Amazon.com Inc. introduced a new service to help its sellers store bulk inventory and ease distribution to tackle supply chain issues, the company said in a blog post. In 2023, sellers will be able to use the new service called Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) to send their inventory to any location, including to wholesale…


Solar Rooftops at US Amazon Facilities Power Back On After Fire Safety Overhauls

Amazon.com Inc. is powering back on solar rooftops at all North American facilities after doing fire safety overhauls. “As inspections are completed, our onsite solar systems are being powered back on. Amazon also built a team of dedicated solar experts overseeing the construction, operations, and maintenance of our systems in-house to ensure the safety of…


Amazon Says ‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequel Sets Prime Video Viewership Record

LOS ANGELES—Amazon.com Inc. said on Saturday that its pricey “Lord of the Rings” prequel series was watched by more than 25 million viewers around the world on its first day, a record debut for a Prime Video series. The company released the first two episodes of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”…


FTC Investigating Amazon’s $3.9B Purchase of One Medical

NEW YORK—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Amazon’s $3.9 billion acquisition of the primary health organization One Medical, a move that could delay the completion of the deal. Both One Medical and Amazon received a request for additional information Friday in connection with an FTC review of the merger, according to a filing made…


US Labor Official Rules Against Amazon, Refutes Claim That Union Vote Was ‘Improperly Influenced’

A U.S. labor official has dealt a setback to Amazon.com Inc. in the company’s attempt to overturn the results of a labor union victory that Amazon argued was “improperly influenced.” The election, which took place in March, was held by the Region 29 office of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to decide whether Amazon…


Amazon, Google Criticizes Microsoft’s Cloud Computing Changes

BRUSSELS—Amazon and Alphabet unit Google criticized Microsoft’s cloud computing changes on Tuesday, saying they limit competition and discourage customers from switching to rival cloud service providers. The U.S. software giant on Monday announced amended licensing deals and other changes that will take effect on Oct. 1 and which they say will make it easier for…