Mom arrested after dead baby found in Amazon site's restroom
PHOENIX — Police say a woman has been arrested on suspicion of unlawful disposal of human remains after her newborn baby was found dead inside an Amazon distribution center in southwest Phoenix last week.They say 22-year-old Samantha Vivier was booked into jail Tuesday.It wasn't immediately clear if Vivier had a lawyer who could speak on her behalf.Police say the body of a baby girl was discovered the night of Jan. 16 inside the women's restroom in the secured Amazon facility.They say the baby was full-term or near full-term and the Maricopa County medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announces divorce after 25 years of marriage
LAS VEGAS — Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos said he and his wife MacKenzie have decided to divorce after 25 years of marriage.Bezos, one of the world's richest men, made the announcement on Twitter Wednesday.
Video: Mom catches 6-year-old using Alexa to help with his math homework
NEW JERSEY -- This kid is going places.Video of a young boy in New Jersey has gone viral after his mother caught him using Amazon's Alexa to help him with his homework.In the video, the boy can be heard saying, "Alexa, what's five minus three?"
Lighter load: Laundry detergents shrink for Amazon
NEW YORK — Amazon's rise is forcing laundry detergents to shrink.Soap makers Tide and Seventh Generation have introduced redesigned laundry detergents that are several pounds lighter by cutting down on plastic in their packaging and using less water in their formulas.
Amazon's fleet of jets is growing
NEW YORK — Amazon is expanding its airplane fleet, diminishing further its reliance on major delivery services like UPS, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service.The company said Friday it will lease 10 Boeing 767s planes, bringing its total fleet to 50 with the goal of getting orders to people faster and more reliably.Amazon's fleet of planes is far smaller than those at UPS and FedEx, which number in the hundreds, but it's pushed in recent years to close that gap and gain more control over deliveries.Amazon launched a program over the summer that allows contractors around the country to deliver Amazon packages in vans stamped with the Amazon smile logo.
Convenience worth the cost? Contact 6 tests Amazon's new Christmas tree delivery service
MILWAUKEE -- These days, it seems almost anything can be boxed up and shipped right to your doorstep.
Oak Creek Common Council approves plan to bring Amazon Fulfillment Center to city
OAK CREEK -- City leaders called it a “prime” day, as the Oak Creek Common Council on Tuesday night, Nov. 20 approved a plan to bring the second Amazon Fulfillment Center in the state to the city.It was a near unanimous vote, with only one council member voting "no." The mayor called it a huge day for Oak Creek.The four-story fulfillment center would be located near 13th and Ryan Road in Oak Creek.
Amazon to deliver fresh, full-sized Christmas trees
MILWAUKEE -- You can now get an Amazon Christmas tree delivered right to your door.Real, full-sized Christmas trees are now available on Amazon.Amazon says the trees come from farms in North Carolina and Michigan -- and range in price and sizes.Amazon Prime customers can expect their trees delivered for free in three to seven days.
Amazon goes bicoastal; will open HQs in New York, DC suburb
NEW YORK CITY -- Amazon has set its sights on two of the nation's largest and most powerful metro areas, announcing Tuesday it had chosen a buzzy New York neighborhood and a suburb of Washington for its new East Coast headquarters.The online shopping giant ended its 14-month-long competition for second headquarters by selecting Long Island City, Queens, and Arlington, Virginia , as the joint winners.
Amazon considering New York amid reports HQ will be split
NEW YORK — After a yearlong search for a second home, Amazon is now reportedly looking to build offices in two cities instead of one, a surprise move that could still have a major impact on the communities it ultimately selects.One of the areas the online retail giant is considering is New York's Long Island City, according to a source familiar with the talks.
Ebay sues Amazon, saying it tried to poach its sellers
NEW YORK — Ebay filed a lawsuit against Amazon Wednesday, saying the online retail giant used eBay's messaging system to steal its sellers.In the lawsuit, eBay said Amazon representatives signed up for eBay accounts and messaged sellers to get them to sell their goods on Amazon.com, which eBay said violated its user agreement.
$15/hour: Amazon looking for seasonal workers at Kenosha fulfillment centers
KENOSHA -- Amazon is looking to fill 2,000 full- and part-time seasonal roles at its fulfillment centers in Kenosha -- and a hiring event has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13.The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. (with the last event starting at 4:30 p.m.) at the Amazon Recruiting Office at 3501 120th Avenue in Kenosha (near 120th Avenue and 38th Street).Job seekers can walk in, apply and receive a job offer on the spot.
Amazon eliminates bonuses and stock awards for hourly workers
NEW YORK -- Amazon giveth and Amazon taketh away.The company announced Tuesday that it will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour for all US employees.
Amazon ups wages for 350K, says it will advocate better pay
MILWAUKEE -- Amazon, which has faced political and economic pressure to raise pay for thousands of employees, is boosting its minimum wage for all U.S. workers to $15 per hour starting next month.
Amazon pushes Whole Foods grocery delivery to new cities -- including Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — Amazon continues to expand delivery from its Whole Foods grocery stores, announcing new service in 10 cities while broadening delivery areas where it's already operating.The Seattle company said Wednesday that it's broadening delivery areas in New York and Seattle, and announced the first expansion of free grocery pick-up service to five new cities.Amazon's entry into the grocery arena has forced traditional stores to expand amenities for customers, or at least speed up plans to do so.Amazon is expanding delivery to its Prime members in Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa, Florida, Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Omaha, St.
Amazon will offer real Christmas trees this year 🎄
MILWAUKEE -- Amazon is offering one-stop shopping for Christmas tree buyersThe online retail giant will add real Christmas trees to its inventory.The trees will be shipped in the boxes the company normally uses, without water.
Amazon is 2nd US company to reach $1 trillion market value
NEW YORK — Amazon on Tuesday became the second publicly traded company to reach $1 trillion in market value, hot on the heels of iPhone maker Apple.The milestone is another sign of Amazon's swift rise from an online bookseller to a behemoth that sells toilet paper, TVs and just about anything.
Work from home: Amazon looking to fill more than 200 full-time positions with benefits
Amazon is hiring -- and you can work from your couch!The online retail giant is looking to fill more than 200 virtual jobs, where the employees would work from home.Nearly all of the positions listed are for full-time employment in customer service, sales and human resources.Amazon says the full-time workers are eligible for medical and dental benefits, as well as paid time off, holiday overtime pay, parental leave, adoption assistance and employee discounts.CLICK HERE to view the job openings.
Walmart considers streaming video service to compete with Netflix, Amazon Prime
MILWAUKEE -- Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is setting its sights on Netflix.According to the website, The Information, Walmart may get into the streaming video service with a new, cheaper platform to compete with Netflix and Amazon Prime video.Walmart is reportedly considering plans under $8 a month, along with an ad-supported free service.Netflix recently raised the price of its top-tier 4K streaming plan by $2, and its mid-tier plan by $1 at the end of last year.Amazon Prime's annual subscription jumped to $119 in May, which includes Prime video.