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Amazon Ramps Up Zoox Robotaxi Factory

Amazon is gearing up to make as many as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo. 

June 18, 2025
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Amazon’s Jassy: AI Will Reduce Company’s Corporate Workforce

Amazon.com CEO Andy Jassy says he expects the company’s workforce to decline in the next few years as the retail and cloud-computing giant uses artificial intelligence to handle more tasks.

June 17, 2025
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Amazon, Walmart Consider Issuing Own Stablecoins: Report

Amazon and Walmart are among large multinational companies that have discussed issuing their own stablecoins in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people.

June 13, 2025
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Amazon Exerts More Control Over Whole Foods

Amazon is exerting more control over Whole Foods Market, largely ending the independence the grocery chain had retained since being acquired eight years ago.

June 12, 2025
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Cyberattack at United Natural Foods Affects Orders

United Natural Foods has taken some of its systems offline while it investigates “unauthorized activity†with outside cybersecurity help.

June 9, 2025
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Walmart Enhances Drone Delivery in Attempt to Speed Up Orders

Walmart is adding drone delivery in five new cities in a bid to expand online sales and get goods to shoppers faster.

June 5, 2025
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Pershing Square Buys Amazon Stake After 31% Stock Price Drop

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management built a new stake in Amazon, noting that the investor acquired shares at an “extremely attractive†price.

May 23, 2025
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Samsara Partners With Rivian to Aid Fleet Management

Telematics vendor Samsara is teaming up with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, the companies said May 20.

May 22, 2025
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Amazon Issues Backdated Refunds in Policy Review

Amazon customers are suddenly getting refunds for products they purchased and returned as far back as 2018, along with apologies from the retailer after it discovered “unresolved†issues.

May 21, 2025
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Amazon Projects Lower Q2 Profit Than Expected Due to Tariffs

Amazon gave a weaker-than-expected forecast for operating profit in the current quarter, pointing toward tariffs and trade policies that may cause consumers to pull back on spending.

May 1, 2025