Do NOT miss out on the Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Special Offers on car and bike accessories and save up to 75%
Grab the best car and bike accessories at the Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Special Offers with up to 75% off on the top products. Ensure road safety with top-quality inflators at unbeatable prices during this Amazon Sale 2024. Key Points
mintAmazon Sale 2024: Biggest festive deals on appliances with up to 50% off on washing machines, refrigerators and ACs
The Amazon Great Indian Festival offers up to 50% off on washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, and more. Upgrade your home essentials with these exceptional deals during this festive season. Key Points
mintAmazon Great Indian Festival 2024: Up to 70% off on musical instruments like guitars, keyboards and more
This Amazon sale 2024 brings you up to 70% off on musical instruments, including guitars, keyboards, and DJ consoles. Don’t miss these mind-blowing Amazon deals and avail huge discounts on the best musical instruments. Key Points
mintAmazon Great Freedom Festival: Get up to 55% discount on the best air conditioners from top AC brands
During the Amazon Great Freedom Festival, enjoy discounts of up to 55% on top-quality air conditioners from leading brands. This is a perfect opportunity to upgrade your cooling system and stay comfortable throughout the season at unbeatable prices. Key Points
mintAmazon Great Freedom Festival means big savings on the best gadgets such as smartwatches and headphones, up to 91% off
Amazon Great Freedom Festival offers massive savings on top gadgets like smartwatches and headphones. Shop the best deals and enjoy significant discounts on your favourite tech items during this exciting sale event. Don't miss out! Key Points
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Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, security researchers warn of fake Amazon websites
Amazon Prime Day on July 16-17, 2024, promises great deals but also poses phishing risks. Shoppers must stay vigilant to avoid cyber threats. Key Points
India TodayAmazon India’s largest seller Appario sold to Clicktech
Clicktech acquires Appario, Amazon's top seller, as Amazon divests stakes to comply with ecommerce norms. Appario becomes Clicktech's owned subsidiary, part of Amazon's strategy to expand product offerings on the marketplace. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon Prime Video movies, shows in April: Check list
Amazon Prime Video movies, films and shows will be releasing in the month of April. Here is a list. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon to launch separate vertical for cheap, unbranded clothes, watches priced below Rs 600
Amazon is introducing a new section dedicated to affordable, unbranded fashion and lifestyle items, according to insiders. The US-based online retail giant aims to attract budget-conscious Indian shoppers aggressively, especially as demand for mainstream products slows down and Amazon's own growth rate decreases. Key Points
India TodayAmazon says repays $1.9 million to workers in Saudi over unlawful fees
International Business News: Amazon has repaid $1.9 million to over 700 contracted workers in Saudi Arabia as reimbursements for unlawful recruitment fees and other violations. The move comes after Amnesty International accused Amazon of abuses against workers in the Gulf kingdom. The reimbursements are seen as a vital step, but more needs to be done to provide justice and compensation to other workers who have already left the company or country. Key Points
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Amazon’s Bazaar to challenge Meesho; AI & edtech
Amazon has started onboarding sellers from across the country and is asking them to list unbranded products, priced at Rs 600 or less. The platform will offer products like apparel, watches, shoes, jewellery and luggage. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon is setting up a new market and it’s a Bazaar
Amazon plans to wheel cart down value aisle, mirror Meesho model in fashion, lifestyle categories to tap value customers. It competes with Meesho, Flipkart's Shopsy, and Reliance Industries' Ajio Street, while also facing competition from Shein, Temu, and Pinduoduo in its home market. Key Points
Economic TimesGlobal warming, deforestation, fires combined could hasten Amazon demise, study finds
Ecologist Bernardo Flores said it is time to declare a “red alert” for the Amazon, the world’s largest tropical rainforest.. Drought and heat driven by... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaJeff Bezos to sell up to 50 million Amazon shares by January 2025
The sale plan, which is subject to certain conditions, was adopted on Nov. 8 last year and will be completed by Jan. 31, 2025, according to the company's latest annual report. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon asked to pay fine of around Rs 290 crore for tracking employee activity and performance
Amazon is facing a hefty fine of €32 million (approximately Rs 290 crore) from the French data protection watchdog, CNIL, for implementing what is termed as an "excessively intrusive" system to monitor its employees' activity and performance. CNIL has focused its concerns on the tracking scanners used by Amazon for employee monitoring. Key Points
India Today
Amazon announces job cuts in Buy with Prime division
Amazon announces job cuts in its 'Buy with Prime' division, resulting in a 5 per cent reduction of the workforce. Despite the layoffs, the company remains committed to the initiative and continues to report record profits. Key Points
India TodayAmazon Great Republic Day Sale: Deals on smartphones you shouldn’t miss
Don't miss out on the best smartphone deals during Amazon's Great Republic Day Sale. SBI credit card users can get a 10% instant discount, while Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card users can receive 5% cashback and have a chance to win rewards up to ₹5,000. Key Points
mintAmerican Fiction: Here's all we know about where to watch movie online
Dive into the thought-provoking world of American Fiction, a comedy-drama challenging societal norms. As fans await its streaming fate, catch the film in theaters before it possibly hits Amazon Prime. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon offers help to some people during holiday season, employees say they want wages and not trinkets
Amazon ran an initiative to offer financial help to some warehouse employees, asking them to write to their mascot, Peccy, with their wishes. However, this move has not been welcomed by all, with some employees voicing their preference for better wages over such 'trinkets'. Key Points
India TodayTop Amazon year-end deals on smartphones: Apple iPhone 13, OnePlus 11R 5G and more
Amazon is offering enticing deals on popular smartphones like iPhone 13, OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, iQOO Z7 Pro, Redmi 12 5G, and more. Enjoy discounts, no-cost EMI, and exchange offers, as the year end offers. Key Points
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Amazon delivers toothpaste instead of Sony headphones worth Rs 19,990, man shares ordeal on X
A man named Yash Ojha received a toothpaste tube instead of the Sony headphones worth Rs 19,990 he ordered from Amazon India. Despite his complaint, Amazon India has allegedly denied any exchange or refund, claiming that the correct product was delivered. Key Points
India TodayAmazon taps SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket to help launch Kuiper satellites
Amazon (AMZN.O) on Friday said it booked three Falcon 9 launches with Elon Musk's SpaceX to help deploy the ecommerce giant's Project Kuiper satellite network, tapping a rival in the satellite internet business for its multi-billion dollar launch campaign. Key Points
ReutersSecond-hand shopping a $1-bln-plus business for Amazon in Europe
Consumer demand for refurbished and pre-owned goods in Britain and across Europe has created a billion pound ($1.3 billion) business for Amazon (AMZN.O), its UK boss said. Key Points
ReutersAmazon’s Answer to ChatGPT Is a Workplace Assistant Called Q
Amazon has developed a generative AI helper that codes, manages cloud software, and powers business apps. The company has also developed new silicon for AI. Key Points
WIREDEU antitrust regulators say Amazon's iRobot deal may restrict competition
EU antitrust regulators said on Monday Amazon's (AMZN.O) $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot (IRBT.O) may squeeze out rival robot cleaners on its online marketplace. Key Points
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Amazon agrees deal with most Spanish workers over Cyber Monday walkout
Amazon (AMZN.O) reached an agreement with most of its workers in Spain on Monday, avoiding the full impact of a planned one-hour strike per shift on one of the busiest online shopping days of the year, according to local union group CCOO and the company. Key Points
ReutersAmazon hit by strikes, protests across Europe during Black Friday trade
Striking workers are chanting their demand for a pay rise to 15 pounds ($18.69) an hour. Amazon workers walked out on strike at multiple locations across Europe o Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAmazon protests in Europe target warehouses, lockers on busy Black Friday
Workers and activists across Europe plan demonstrations against U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon on Friday, aiming to disrupt its warehouses and prevent merchandise from reaching Amazon parcel lockers on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Key Points
ReutersAI skills in demand, Amazon will teach 2 million IT workers with free AI courses by 2025
Amazon is aiming to train 2 million IT workers in AI skills through its new initiative, 'AI Ready'. The move is a response to the increasing demand for AI expertise, with free courses aimed at making AI education accessible to all. Key Points
India TodayAmazon's logistics workers in Spain plan Cyber Monday walk-outs
Spanish union CCOO on Monday called on 20,000 warehouse and delivery workers at Amazon's (AMZN.O) local unit to stage a one-hour strike on each shift on Nov. 27, a date known by retailers as 'Cyber Monday', and the same on the following day to demand better wages and working conditions. Key Points
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Another round of lay offs: Amazon is cutting down several hundred jobs from Alexa and AI unit
Amazon has announced another round of layoffs, affecting several hundred positions within the Alexa and AI unit. This move is part of company's strategic shift towards generative AI. Key Points
India TodayAmazon eyes $20 bln exports by 2025 from India, says company official
Amazon (AMZN.O) is targeting merchandise exports worth $20 billion from India by 2025 by adding thousands of small sellers to its e-commerce platform, a company official said on Friday. Key Points
ReutersBuy a car on Amazon? Soon that will be a reality as e-commerce platform strikes deal with Hyundai
Amazon has been gradually stepping into the automotive space, offering virtual showrooms for select brands and tools for comparing prices. Additionally, customers can purchase certain car parts and accessories through the website. Key Points
India TodayAmazon employee loses job after over 6 years of service, says her last few years were the best
Amazon announced laying off over a hundred people from its gaming division recently. An employee, who lost her job as part of the latest layoffs round, shared her story on LinkedIn. Key Points
India TodayAmazon announces another round of job cuts, lays off 180 employees from gaming division
Amazon has announced another round of job cuts, laying off 180 employees from its gaming division. This is part of compnay's broader restructuring strategy, focusing on growth areas and refining Prime benefits. Key Points
India Today
Fire TVs, Echo devices may soon ditch Android and shift to Amazon OS, here is why it is a win for you
Amazon is reportedly working on its own operating system for Fire TVs speculatively called the Vega OS. With this move, Amazon plans to entirely replace the Android operating system from its Fire TVs, smart displays and other devices. The new Amazon operating system will reportedly be based on the Linux platform. Key Points
India TodayAmazon Sale 2023: Get up to 78% off on women's clothing, it's last day of sale
Amazon Sale 2023: Today is the last day and your last chance to grab garments for women at attractive price points. For help in selection, read on. | Fashion Trends Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmazon layoffs continue, company fires people from Amazon Music team
Amazon has conducted yet another round of layoffs. And people working in its audio streaming platform, Amazon Music, have been affected. Key Points
India TodayAmazon cuts jobs in music streaming unit
Amazon.com (AMZN.O) has begun cutting jobs in its Music division, the company said on Wednesday, confirming the latest of several rounds of layoffs over the past year that have affected more than 27,000 employees of the retail giant. Key Points
ReutersExclusive: Amazon previews FTC defense at companywide meeting
Amazon.com's (AMZN.O) top lawyer on Tuesday previewed the broad outlines of the company's possible defense against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the retailer, at a private companywide meeting. Key Points
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Amazon employee quits job instead of working from office, loses Rs 1.6 crore worth of stocks
Amazon employees were asked to start working from offices earlier this year. An employee revealed how he chose to quit his high paying job instead of following the work from office mandate. Key Points
India TodayWhat is Amazon's secret pricing strategy and what is the FTC lawsuit alleging cost manipulation tactics?
In the ongoing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) legal battle against Amazon over alleged antitrust violations, a surprising revelation has come to light. Newly disclosed court documents reveal that Amazon had a hidden strategy to artificially raise prices, resulting in over $1 billion being collected from American households. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon made $1 billion through secret price raising algorithm: US FTC
Amazon.com used a series of illegal strategies to boost profits at its online retail empire, including an algorithm that pushed up prices U.S. households paid by more than $1 billion, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission detailed in a new court filing on Thursday Key Points
Business TodayAmazon punished its own sellers to limit Walmart's reach, FTC says
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) punished its own sellers to limit Walmart's reach as Walmart got into e-commerce, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Key Points
ReutersAffirm shares jump on expanded partnership with Amazon
Affirm Holdings's (AFRM.O) stock rose by nearly 18% on Thursday after ecommerce giant Amazon (AMZN.O) announced that its business-to-business store would begin offering the buy-now-pay-later lender at checkout. Key Points
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Amazon made $1 billion through secret price raising algorithms -FTC
Amazon.com used a series of illegal strategies to stay on top of online retailing while pushing up prices for buyers and extracting more revenue from independent sellers, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Thursday. Key Points
ReutersAmazon fires employee, later tries to re-hire him 4 times but...
A former Amazon employee, who was laid off by the company in January, has declined four re-hire offers, shedding light on the circumstances of his departure and Amazon's persistence in trying to bring him back. He was a business analyst at Amazon and was not happy with what happened during his tenure at the company. Key Points
India TodayAmazon Prime Video's November 2023 Line-up: See the complete list
Amazon Prime Video's November 2023 offerings include a variety of movies and series. Notable additions include Jurassic Park, Batman, American Horror Story, and new series like Los Billis and Trevor Wallace: Pterodactyl. Get ready for an exciting month of streaming. Key Points
Economic TimesSamaritan 2 release date: What we know about Sylvester Stallone, Amazon MGM Studios movie
'Samaritan 2' is happening as Amazon MGM Studios is in the process of making the action film. Sylvester Stallone will also return. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon Let Its Drivers’ Urine Be Sold as an Energy Drink
Amazon sold bottles of urine marketed as an energy drink, a new documentary reveals. The company also makes it alarmingly easy to sell dangerous items to children. Key Points
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Amazon Sale 2023: Grab exciting discounts on air purifiers, steam iron, heaters
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 is offering a range of exciting discounts on home appliances like steam iron, room heaters, air purifiers and more. Read on. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmazon Great Indian Festival 2023: Up to 65% off on Speakers and Soundbars
Discover outstanding discounts on speakers and soundbars at the Amazon Sale 2023. Check out this article to learn more about these discounts and elevate your audio experience with unmissable deals. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon confirms plans to roll out satcom broadband
Amazon has expressed its interest in bringing affordable broadband to India by entering the country's satcom market. The company's Project Kuiper aims to provide fast and affordable broadband to underserved communities, including rural areas. Amazon is currently in the process of obtaining the necessary approvals from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre and is expected to apply for a GMPCS license from the telecommunications department. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon Sale 2023: Stellar deals on shirts, sarees, jeans, kurtas
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 is going to be every shopper's dream come true. One can fetch discounts on apparels like shirts, sarees, jeans and kurtas. | Fashion Trends Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmazon Great Indian Festival 2023: Big Savings on Kitchen and Home Appliances
Unlock incredible savings on kitchen and home appliances with the Amazon Sale that went live yesterday. Check out this article to upgrade your living space while staying within your budget. Key Points
Economic Times
Amazon Sale 2023: Up to 80% off on tablets, wearables and computer accessories
The Amazon Great Indian Festival is live with irresistible offers on tablets, wearables and computer accessories. Upgrade your style along with your computer system during this Amazon sale. Key Points
mintAmazon Sale 2023: Up to 65% off on shampoo, trimmer, dryer, grooming kit
Amazon Sale 2023 is here and this is your chance to grab grooming essntials at great prices. Refer to this buying guide to make the most of it. | Fashion Trends Key Points
Hindustan TimesDeforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest falls 57% in September, shows govt data
The total area cleared in the Amazon in the first nine months of the year fell 49.5%, according to preliminary data from Brazilian space research agency INPE. Key Points
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