Couple worried mystery Amazon packages could be tied to international 'brushing' scam
FOLSOM, Calif. -- A Northern California couple say they are concerned about mysterious packages that keep showing up at their doorstep.Michelle Carroll told KTXL it all started a few weeks ago when she and her husband received a stuffed, talking hamster.
FOLSOM, Calif. -- A Northern California couple say they are concerned about mysterious packages that keep showing up at their doorstep.Michelle Carroll told KTXL it all started a few weeks ago when she and her husband received a stuffed, talking hamster.
Amazon keeps sending mystery packages to this couple – and they want it to stop
ACTON, Mass. – The mystery Amazon packages started arriving in October, and now a Massachusetts couple just wants it to stop.Mike and Kelly Gallivan, of Acton, told The Boston Globe it was funny at first. "Then it got to be weird," Kelly said.The boxes arrive without any packing slip or return address, and the products inside are mostly cheap gadgets, such as hand warmer phone chargers, tent lights, water glass humidifiers and cellphone cases."We just don't know how to stop this stuff coming to the house," Mike said.
ACTON, Mass. – The mystery Amazon packages started arriving in October, and now a Massachusetts couple just wants it to stop.Mike and Kelly Gallivan, of Acton, told The Boston Globe it was funny at first. "Then it got to be weird," Kelly said.The boxes arrive without any packing slip or return address, and the products inside are mostly cheap gadgets, such as hand warmer phone chargers, tent lights, water glass humidifiers and cellphone cases."We just don't know how to stop this stuff coming to the house," Mike said.
Amazon, Buffett, JPMorgan tackle US health care 'tapeworm'
Amazon, Warren Buffett and JPMorgan are forming a new company to address the health care costs of their employees, sending shares of health care companies down sharply across the entire sector despite the vague nature of the announcement.On Tuesday Amazon's Jeff Bezos said that he, along with Buffet and JPMorgan, would attempt to make health care better for hundreds of thousands of their employees, and perhaps, eventually, the country.
Amazon, Warren Buffett and JPMorgan are forming a new company to address the health care costs of their employees, sending shares of health care companies down sharply across the entire sector despite the vague nature of the announcement.On Tuesday Amazon's Jeff Bezos said that he, along with Buffet and JPMorgan, would attempt to make health care better for hundreds of thousands of their employees, and perhaps, eventually, the country.
Striking Amazon 'Spheres' landmark opens in downtown Seattle
SEATTLE — From the fourth floor of a striking rainforest-like conservatory built of glass and white steel in downtown Seattle, Amazon.com boss Jeff Bezos turned toward the top of his newest headquarters building to summon his favorite assistant.In a proud little show on Monday for the media and dignitaries — which also doubled as product placement for Amazon's voice assistant — the world's richest man ordered out loud, symbolically: "Alexa, open The Spheres."
SEATTLE — From the fourth floor of a striking rainforest-like conservatory built of glass and white steel in downtown Seattle, Amazon.com boss Jeff Bezos turned toward the top of his newest headquarters building to summon his favorite assistant.In a proud little show on Monday for the media and dignitaries — which also doubled as product placement for Amazon's voice assistant — the world's richest man ordered out loud, symbolically: "Alexa, open The Spheres."
Analyst predicts Amazon will purchase Target in 2018
MILWAUKEE -- Amazon may make a bigger move into physical stores in 2018.Influential tech analyst Gene Munster is predicting the online shopping giant will buy Target this year.Munster said Target's focus on moms is central to Amazon's approach to win wallet share.Additionally, an acquisition of Target would increase the company's store count to roughly 2,300 stores, which would allow it to compete with Walmart's nearly 12,000 stores.Munster was an influential technology analyst with Piper Jaffray for 21 years before co-founding venture capital firm Loup at the start of 2017.
MILWAUKEE -- Amazon may make a bigger move into physical stores in 2018.Influential tech analyst Gene Munster is predicting the online shopping giant will buy Target this year.Munster said Target's focus on moms is central to Amazon's approach to win wallet share.Additionally, an acquisition of Target would increase the company's store count to roughly 2,300 stores, which would allow it to compete with Walmart's nearly 12,000 stores.Munster was an influential technology analyst with Piper Jaffray for 21 years before co-founding venture capital firm Loup at the start of 2017.
Amazon unveils the top holiday gifts this season
Amazon got everything on its holiday wish list.The Echo Dot, Amazon's cheapest smart speaker, was the most popular item on the company's online marketplace during its "biggest holiday season.
Amazon got everything on its holiday wish list.The Echo Dot, Amazon's cheapest smart speaker, was the most popular item on the company's online marketplace during its "biggest holiday season.
Amazon delivery driver arrested after stealing package off porch
EVERETT, Wash. -- A Washington state couple says they were baffled when their home surveillance cameras captured an Amazon delivery driver dropping off a package and then stealing a package that had been delivered by UPS earlier in the day, according to KCPQ.At first glance, it starts off like any other package theft.
EVERETT, Wash. -- A Washington state couple says they were baffled when their home surveillance cameras captured an Amazon delivery driver dropping off a package and then stealing a package that had been delivered by UPS earlier in the day, according to KCPQ.At first glance, it starts off like any other package theft.
Delivery driver caught urinating on homeowner's doorstep
AURORA, Colo. -- A Colorado homeowner is furious after his doorbell camera captured a delivery driver urinating on his doorstep, according to KDVR.A package was dropped off, but it's what the driver did afterward that has William Washington furious.His doorbell security system recorded the delivery driver urinating on the doorstep.On Wednesday, an Amazon spokesman said the driver no longer works for the company.“This does not reflect the high standards we have for delivery partners," Ernesto Apreza said in a statement. "This individual is no longer delivering to Amazon customers.”
AURORA, Colo. -- A Colorado homeowner is furious after his doorbell camera captured a delivery driver urinating on his doorstep, according to KDVR.A package was dropped off, but it's what the driver did afterward that has William Washington furious.His doorbell security system recorded the delivery driver urinating on the doorstep.On Wednesday, an Amazon spokesman said the driver no longer works for the company.“This does not reflect the high standards we have for delivery partners," Ernesto Apreza said in a statement. "This individual is no longer delivering to Amazon customers.”
Amazon is cutting prices at Whole Foods again
Amazon is giving Whole Foods shoppers an early gift for the holidays.The grocer announced Wednesday it's slashing prices again, this time on several "holiday staples," including sweet potatoes, canned pumpkin and turkey.If you're an Amazon Prime member, you'll pay even less for turkey: Whole Foods slashed turkey prices to $1.99 per pound (compared to $2.49 for non-Prime members), or $2.99 per pound for an organic turkey ($3.49 for non-Prime members).To redeem the discount, Amazon is offering a printable coupon only accessible to Prime members on its website.Related: Amazon pop-up stores to open in Whole Foods stores"These are the latest new lower prices in our ongoing integration and innovation with Amazon, and we're just getting started," Whole Foods CEO John Mackey said in a prepared statement.
Amazon is giving Whole Foods shoppers an early gift for the holidays.The grocer announced Wednesday it's slashing prices again, this time on several "holiday staples," including sweet potatoes, canned pumpkin and turkey.If you're an Amazon Prime member, you'll pay even less for turkey: Whole Foods slashed turkey prices to $1.99 per pound (compared to $2.49 for non-Prime members), or $2.99 per pound for an organic turkey ($3.49 for non-Prime members).To redeem the discount, Amazon is offering a printable coupon only accessible to Prime members on its website.Related: Amazon pop-up stores to open in Whole Foods stores"These are the latest new lower prices in our ongoing integration and innovation with Amazon, and we're just getting started," Whole Foods CEO John Mackey said in a prepared statement.
"Good people skills:" Amazon looking to fill 1,000 seasonal positions at fulfillment centers
MILWAUKEE -- Seasonal hiring has begun for major online retailer Amazon.
MILWAUKEE -- Seasonal hiring has begun for major online retailer Amazon.
Hiring events scheduled: Amazon to hire 1,000 to fill seasonal positions at fulfillment centers
MILWAUKEE -- Amazon is looking to fill 1,000 seasonal positions at fulfillment centers in SE Wisconsin -- and there are upcoming hiring events scheduled to fill these positions.According to a press release from Amazon officials, job seekers can apply by attending one of the below hiring events.
MILWAUKEE -- Amazon is looking to fill 1,000 seasonal positions at fulfillment centers in SE Wisconsin -- and there are upcoming hiring events scheduled to fill these positions.According to a press release from Amazon officials, job seekers can apply by attending one of the below hiring events.
Amazon says it received 238 proposals for 2nd headquarters
NEW YORK — Amazon said Monday that it received 238 proposals from cities and regions in the United States, Canada and Mexico hoping to be the home of the company's second headquarters.The online retailer kicked off its hunt for a second home base in September, promising to bring 50,000 new jobs and spend more than $5 billion on construction.
NEW YORK — Amazon said Monday that it received 238 proposals from cities and regions in the United States, Canada and Mexico hoping to be the home of the company's second headquarters.The online retailer kicked off its hunt for a second home base in September, promising to bring 50,000 new jobs and spend more than $5 billion on construction.
M7 co-chairs, Barrett, Farrow to discuss formal response to attract Amazon's 2nd HQ
MILWAUKEE----Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow will address the news media Wednesday to talk about the proposal being submitted to Amazon.
MILWAUKEE----Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow will address the news media Wednesday to talk about the proposal being submitted to Amazon.
"We’re excited:" Amazon hiring for over 120,000 holiday jobs
SEATTLE -- Amazon announced Thursday, October 12th they are creating more than 120,000 jobs in the U.S. during the holiday season.
SEATTLE -- Amazon announced Thursday, October 12th they are creating more than 120,000 jobs in the U.S. during the holiday season.
Couple admits to stealing $1.2M from Amazon with elaborate scam
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indiana couple has admitted stealing more than $1.2 million in merchandise from Amazon in an elaborate scheme.
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indiana couple has admitted stealing more than $1.2 million in merchandise from Amazon in an elaborate scheme.
Amazon slashes price of new Echo speaker to $100
SEATTLE — Amazon says it is cutting the price of its Echo smart speaker to $100 from $180, improving the sound quality and upgrading its appearance with six new "shells."The announcement is the first of several Amazon is making at an event for journalists in Seattle.The next generation speaker, which is powered by Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, will have a dedicated woofer and a tweeter for the first time, as well as Dolby sound."We want to make sure we are building a product that everyone can use," said David Limp, Amazon's senior vice president of devices and services.The online retailer also announced a premium version of the device called the Echo Plus, which has improved sound and can act as the hub of a smart home and sell for $150.The moves come ahead of a competitive holiday season in voice-activated gadgetry for the home.
SEATTLE — Amazon says it is cutting the price of its Echo smart speaker to $100 from $180, improving the sound quality and upgrading its appearance with six new "shells."The announcement is the first of several Amazon is making at an event for journalists in Seattle.The next generation speaker, which is powered by Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, will have a dedicated woofer and a tweeter for the first time, as well as Dolby sound."We want to make sure we are building a product that everyone can use," said David Limp, Amazon's senior vice president of devices and services.The online retailer also announced a premium version of the device called the Echo Plus, which has improved sound and can act as the hub of a smart home and sell for $150.The moves come ahead of a competitive holiday season in voice-activated gadgetry for the home.
Indiana man's head crushed in fatal forklift accident at Amazon center, coroner says
PLAINFIELD, Ind. — An Indiana man's head was crushed during a fatal forklift accident at an Amazon distribution center on Sunday, according to WXIN.The Hendricks County coroner released an update into the investigation of the fatal accident at the Plainfield Amazon Fulfillment Center.The accident happened Sunday afternoon at the Amazon facility at 800 Perry Road around 2:45 p.m. According to the coroner, 59-year-old Phillip L.
PLAINFIELD, Ind. — An Indiana man's head was crushed during a fatal forklift accident at an Amazon distribution center on Sunday, according to WXIN.The Hendricks County coroner released an update into the investigation of the fatal accident at the Plainfield Amazon Fulfillment Center.The accident happened Sunday afternoon at the Amazon facility at 800 Perry Road around 2:45 p.m. According to the coroner, 59-year-old Phillip L.