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 begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce

Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment.

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’s Prime Day II signals holiday spending hurdles

For the first time, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event of the year on Tuesday, offering Prime members early access to holiday deals weeks ahead of Halloween.

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.

Amazon loses attempt to scrap historic union win

Amazon says it will appeal the decision with the company and labor union allowed to file exceptions to the report by September 16.

'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 deal to buy One Medical worries advocates over patient care and privacy

Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.

Amazon's Alexa may soon mimic voice of dead relatives

Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead. The capability was unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas.

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 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. 

Amazon workers in NYC to vote on whether to form union

The battle to unionize Amazon workers is intensifying after labor officials officially set a date for a union election in a Staten Island facility next month.