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E-Commerce
fromForbes
4 hours ago

Why The AI Checkout Debate Misses The Real Shift In Retail

AI is reshaping retail by determining visibility and influencing consumer decisions through personalized insights and streamlined processes.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 hours ago

New rules just kicked in for delivery drivers in Boston. Here's what to know.

Boston requires delivery companies to obtain permits to enhance pedestrian safety and manage traffic congestion.
#amazon
fromFuturism
57 minutes ago
Public health

Amazon Accused of Hiding Worker's Death for a Week, Making Employees Keep Working as Corpse Lay on Floor

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Mamdani Administration Backs 'Delivery Protection' Law Opposed By Amazon-Backed Coalition

Amazon-backed groups opposed a City Council bill requiring e-commerce companies to hire delivery workers directly, supported by Mayor Mamdani's administration.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I was put on a PIP at Amazon and took an offer to leave. I thought finding a new job would be easy I was wrong.

Job security at Amazon diminished due to performance improvement plans and organizational changes, leading to stress and eventual departure.
Public health
fromFuturism
57 minutes ago

Amazon Accused of Hiding Worker's Death for a Week, Making Employees Keep Working as Corpse Lay on Floor

Amazon's warehouse operations prioritize productivity over employee safety, leading to high injury rates and troubling responses to worker incidents.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
8 hours ago

Prediction: Amazon Will Beat The Market in The Next 10 Years -- Here's Why | The Motley Fool

Amazon's significant revenue is offset by low margins compared to peers, but cost-cutting could enhance profits and long-term returns.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Mamdani Administration Backs 'Delivery Protection' Law Opposed By Amazon-Backed Coalition

Amazon-backed groups opposed a City Council bill requiring e-commerce companies to hire delivery workers directly, supported by Mayor Mamdani's administration.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I was put on a PIP at Amazon and took an offer to leave. I thought finding a new job would be easy I was wrong.

Job security at Amazon diminished due to performance improvement plans and organizational changes, leading to stress and eventual departure.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
1 day ago

A New Study Found Something Disturbing About the Way Delivery Workers Drive to Get You Your Burrito

Delivery drivers speed primarily due to pressure from on-time delivery rates and the risk of deactivation, rather than individual reckless habits.
#urban-logistics
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

Amazon Pays You Weekly Now - Here's the ETF Making It Happen

AMZW is designed to provide weekly distributions and calendar week returns equal to 1.2 times the calendar week total return of Amazon common shares, amplifying both upside and risk.
Business
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
13 hours ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

The future may be 'frustrating' for engineers seeking a 'pure software development career,' AWS VP says

Junior software engineers may increasingly engage with customers rather than solely focusing on coding in isolation.
#electric-bikes
Bicycling
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Data centers and gas demand make boring pipelines great again | Fortune

Williams Companies will break ground on the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, the first new pipeline in New York in over a decade, expanding its Transco natural gas network.
NYC startup
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Debate over last-mile delivery bill heats up in first City Council hearing | amNewYork

Intro 518 aims to regulate last-mile delivery facilities for worker safety but faces opposition due to potential job losses.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Amazon has a gas discount most Prime members don't even know exists

Amazon Prime members can save up to 20 cents per gallon on gas during the promotional period from April 3 to May 29.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla's Semi truck factory is open with a detail that changes everything

Tesla is ramping up production of the Semi truck to 50,000 units per year from a new factory in Nevada, leveraging vertical integration for efficiency.
Bootstrapping
fromThe Motley Fool
3 days ago

New to Investing? Here's Why Amazon Stock Is a Great First Buy. | The Motley Fool

Amazon is a strong first investment due to its simplicity and long-term growth potential.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 days ago

Dell: Agents drive more ecommerce traffic, but conversions lag | MarTech

AI agents are increasing traffic to ecommerce but not significantly impacting conversion rates or revenue.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I make around $10,000 a month in revenue from my Amazon side hustle. It's still a good time to get started.

I create shoppable videos reviews of products sold on Amazon. My strength is that I film in-depth, highly descriptive, long-form videos, which I believe helped me achieve quick success with the program.
Online marketing
European startups
fromTNW | Finance
4 days ago

BILL lets enterprise suppliers collect from any SMB, even ones not on its platform

BILL's Supplier Payments Plus now allows enterprise suppliers to accept payments from any SMB customer, streamlining payment processes and reducing collection times.
Washington DC
fromEngadget
5 days ago

DoorDash and Wing are expanding their drone delivery partnership to Atlanta

DoorDash and Wing partner to deliver food by drone in metro Atlanta, with deliveries possible in as little as 20 minutes.
E-Commerce
fromEMARKETER
18 hours ago

Department stores aren't dead, they just need new metrics for success

Successful department stores must focus on fashion and home furnishings, leverage social media, and evaluate individual store performance for future growth.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-ed | NYC Council's last-mile facilities' bill could be last straw for small businesses | amNewYork

New York City's regulatory environment poses significant challenges for small businesses like Fairly Nuts, threatening their operations and future viability.
Data science
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Public opinion on data centers is divided, with significant opposition and concerns about electricity prices.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
#ecommerce
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Don't Call It A Tesla Semi: China's Windrose Delivers First EV Truck In The U.S.

Windrose has delivered its first Global E700 electric truck tractor to Allogic in Texas, featuring a 416-mile range and 1,400 horsepower.
#quick-commerce
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India's quick commerce startups | TechCrunch

India's quick commerce market is rapidly growing, with Flipkart expanding its dark store network amid intense competition and profitability challenges.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India's quick commerce startups | TechCrunch

India's quick commerce market is rapidly growing, with Flipkart expanding its dark store network amid intense competition and profitability challenges.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
2 days ago

I Put My Dog, Friends, and Family Inside Bike Boxes and Rear Racks to Test All the Best Electric Cargo Bikes

Electric cargo bikes offer a practical, fun, and eco-friendly alternative to cars for transporting kids and running errands.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to develop robots for bulk package unloading, aiming to enhance warehouse automation.
#uber
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

Brightspeed introduces EasyMove to help people relocate simply

"For too long, our industry has treated moving customers like brand new ones. EasyMove flips that model. Our customers shouldn't lose their history, their pricing or their trust just because they're changing addresses."
Alternative transportation
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

USPS warning raises stakes for mail-order prescriptions, higher postage prices

The mail will stop if the agency can't meet its obligations. That includes critical deliveries like prescription drug packages. Postmaster General David Steiner warned lawmakers this week that USPS could run out of cash in less than 12 months without congressional action.
Media industry
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Discounts Are No Longer Optional For Your Business

Discounts have become essential in the LLC services market, influencing customer decisions and competitive strategies.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Video: Soaring Fuel Prices Squeeze China's Frugal Truckers

Many long-haul truckers in China have a tight budget and live frugally on the road, sleeping and cooking in their vehicles. The pain at the pump is forcing some drivers to rethink their lives.
Alternative transportation
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Amazon acquires Rivr, maker of a stair-climbing delivery robot | TechCrunch

Amazon acquires Zurich-based Rivr, a stair-climbing delivery robot startup, to accelerate autonomous doorstep delivery and scale robotics deployment.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Raymond James Just Upgraded Instacart to Outperform: Is the Grocery Delivery War Finally Turning in Its Favor?

Instacart received an upgrade to Outperform from Raymond James, indicating strong growth potential and a compelling entry point for investors.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS add temporary fuel surcharges to offset extra costs

"Transportation costs are a big factor there. Every company that is involved and has logistics and they have to pay for gas, either they have to absorb this cost, or they will charge the third party that will provide this service. I'm not surprised this is happening, because at some point, Amazon will say we cannot absorb all this cost."
Alternative transportation
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

2 Stocks I'd Add to the Shopping Cart for the Agentic Commerce Revolution

AI shopping has the potential to revolutionize e-commerce by enhancing transaction ease and price comparison.
#amazon-usps-contract-dispute
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Delivery workers can safely charge e-bikes, get some rest at NYC's new Deliverista Hub

The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub supports e-bike delivery workers with battery charging and safety features, funded by a $1 million federal grant.
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Aldi hires Instacart to power its U.S. website instead of developing it in-house

"This was a natural next step in a relationship that's already delivering for our customers," Aldi COO Dave Rinaldo said in an email. "Customers get a more seamless shopping experience while Aldi remains focused on what we do best - delivering high-quality groceries at the lowest possible prices."
E-Commerce
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Other Last-Mile Problem

Shared, real-time mental models and reduced communication costs enable teams to convert theoretical knowledge into effective action under pressure.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
#amazon-delivery
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Amazon launches one- and three-hour delivery options in the US

Amazon launched one-hour and three-hour delivery options across 2,000+ locations, covering 90,000 products including essentials and discretionary items, with costs ranging from $5-$20 depending on membership and speed.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Amazon launches 1-hour delivery - what it costs and where it's available

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour delivery for household essentials and personal care items in over 2,000 cities, charging $9.99 and $4.99 respectively for Prime members.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Amazon launches one- and three-hour delivery options in the US

Amazon launched one-hour and three-hour delivery options across 2,000+ locations, covering 90,000 products including essentials and discretionary items, with costs ranging from $5-$20 depending on membership and speed.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Amazon launches 1-hour delivery - what it costs and where it's available

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour delivery for household essentials and personal care items in over 2,000 cities, charging $9.99 and $4.99 respectively for Prime members.
#fast-delivery
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

Amazon launches one-hour and three-hour delivery options across hundreds of U.S. cities, offering over 90,000 items with tiered pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.
E-Commerce
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

Amazon's Latest Move: One-Hour Delivery Across Hundreds of Cities

Amazon now offers one-hour and three-hour delivery options for over 90,000 items across US cities, backed by extensive fulfillment center infrastructure and local supercenters.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

Amazon launches one-hour and three-hour delivery options across hundreds of U.S. cities, offering over 90,000 items with tiered pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.
E-Commerce
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

Amazon's Latest Move: One-Hour Delivery Across Hundreds of Cities

Amazon now offers one-hour and three-hour delivery options for over 90,000 items across US cities, backed by extensive fulfillment center infrastructure and local supercenters.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Why New York can't afford to get last-mile delivery wrong | amNewYork

Neighborhood last-mile distribution centers keep deliveries fast, affordable, and sustainable; heavy regulation would raise costs, eliminate jobs, and harm New York neighborhoods.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Warehouse Automation Seller Just Turned Profitable While the Retail Giant Builds Its Own

Investors face choosing Symbotic's newly profitable automation-as-a-service with volatile trading and insider selling or Amazon's scale-driven in-house robotics investment.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Hidden Costs of DIY Shipping: When to Switch to an Ecommerce Shipping Platform

DIY shipping becomes a business bottleneck as order volume grows, consuming excessive time and increasing errors while established shipping platforms automate processes and enable scalability.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Look! Up In the Sky! It's Amazon's Flywheel in Action

Amazon's drone delivery service Prime Air exemplifies how the company's e-commerce, AWS cloud, and AI divisions create a self-reinforcing flywheel that generates data, optimizes operations, and drives competitive advantage.
E-Commerce
fromwww.thedrum.com
1 month ago

The changing retail landscape

Despite online growth and store closures, physical retail remains viable as consumers still value in-store experiences and maintain significant clothing budgets.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Delivery comms, intelligent fulfilment, and AI's growing influence | Computer Weekly

Nine in ten retailers globally are planning to raise their spending on artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise their e-commerce operations over the next 12 to 24 months, with online delivery execution a key area of focus. A total of 38% of European retailers identify speed, tracking and proactive communication around the delivery process as areas where AI can deliver the greatest impact.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
1 month ago

From Click To Doorstep: Why Delivery Experience Is The Last Brand Impression

That's a problem. Without a doubt, a great website and top-level marketing will help generate new sales, but it's the delivery experience that warrants future ones. This is because today's consumer not only has options for where they'll buy but also a high set of expectations. What's more, they remember the way a product arrives at their doorstep more than how it was sold.
E-Commerce
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Does free shipping actually exist? Marketing ploys experts want to warn you about

You're scrolling through an online retailer, like Amazon, Shein or eBay, and spot a shirt on sale for $40. You add it to your cart, but at checkout, a $10 shipping fee suddenly appears. Frustrated, you close the tab. But what if that same shirt was priced at $50 with free shipping? The likelihood that you would have bought it without a second thought is much higher.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Dynamic Pricing Is Changing the Parcel Shipping Industry

Parcel shipping is shifting from periodic static rates to continuous dynamic pricing that adjusts rates by demand, capacity, and shipper profile, similar to airlines.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Amazon is ratcheting up fast delivery and raising the stakes for rivals like Walmart

Amazon delivered over 13 billion items same- or next-day in 2025, expanding fast delivery into rural areas and intensifying competition with Walmart.
E-Commerce
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

It's Prime time for retailers to develop their online sales strategies

Amazon launched Prime Day, a Prime-members-only sales event intended to outcompete Black Friday and Singles Day and to drive Prime membership growth.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

What's hot and what's not in e-commerce and home deliveries for 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

2026 is already shaping up to be a challenging year. Soft seasonal peak sales through November and December last year and increased staffing costs don't give a sturdy foundation for retailers and manufacturers to build on. However, there are some significant gains to be made, especially around tech improvements. In fact, Parcelhero will be unveiling its own AI-powered tracking and messaging services this year for individuals and growing businesses.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Amazon Quality Champion

The American Customer Satisfaction Survey rates hundreds of companies in dozens of categories. In its latest study, the Retail and Consumer Shipping Study 2026, Amazon.com Inc. ( NASDAQ: AMZN) topped the Online Retailer category. In all the studies, regardless of category, companies receive ratings of zero to 100. This latest study is based on 31,293 completed surveys. Customers were chosen at random and contacted via email between January and December 2025.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Why Amazon's dominance over e-commerce may not be as complete as it seems

Brands can compete with Amazon by focusing on superior product discovery using proven martech, carving market share despite Amazon's scale.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've been selling on Amazon for a year. After storage fees bled me dry, I'm pivoting my e-comm strategy away from it.

Aged-inventory surcharges on Amazon can rapidly deplete a small business's cash, turning a $10,000 launch into near insolvency without mastering Amazon selling and inventory management.
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