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Amazon’s cloud computing division AWS resumed regular operations on Monday after an extensive internet outage that disrupted thousands of websites globally, including popular apps such as Snapchat and Reddit. However, Amazon acknowledged that certain AWS…
Royal Enfield, a well-known motorcycle manufacturer, has recently made its entry into the online retail sector by offering its motorcycles for sale on Flipkart. Advancing its ventures in the e-commerce domain, the company has now disclosed its collaboration…
Thailand’s Cafe Amazon seems prepared to bow out from the local market after a half-decade attempt to square up with local coffee chains. At the forefront of this decision is Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (Centel), who will be stepping away from…
Amazon has agreed to a settlement of $2.5 billion with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), following allegations of misleading customers to increase subscriptions. The settlement, however, is unlikely to significantly impact Amazon, given that the company…
Online retail giants Amazon, Temu, and Shein have made remarkable strides in capturing the hearts—and wallets—of Australian consumers, according to fresh insights from Roy Morgan. As traditional retail players struggle to maintain their foothold, these…
Amazon’s announcement of the AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region marks a significant expansion of its global cloud framework, bringing new opportunities to developers, startups, enterprises, and nonprofits across various sectors including retail, education,…
Japan’s satellite communications landscape is on the brink of transformation as Rakuten Group and Amazon gear up to launch their own services, challenging the long-standing dominance of SpaceX’s Starlink. With operations expected to begin as early as next…
Amazon’s relentless quest for automation has reached a remarkable milestone, as the number of robots deployed in its Japanese warehouses has soared to one million. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to revolutionizing logistics and factory…
PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), the lifestyle and retail subsidiary of Thailand’s PTT Group, has announced a record-breaking financial performance for the first quarter of this year. This success is largely attributable to its leading brand Cafe Amazon,…
The Evolution of Prime Day In the United States, Black Friday has long been seen as the ultimate shopping event. However, Amazon’s Prime Day has been increasingly gaining momentum among consumers since its inception. Launched on June 15, 2015, as part of…
Pandora has made significant strides in the battle against counterfeit jewelry, successfully collaborating with Amazon to dismantle a sprawling network of fake products across Europe. This initiative culminated in a criminal conviction in China, marking a…
By 2025, Amazon is planning to inject more than 20 billion rupees (equivalent to US$233 million) into its operations in India. This significant investment will be used to enhance and widen the scope of its operational infrastructure, as well as devise…
Amazon is expanding its yearly Prime Day event from two to four days, providing exclusive offers to Prime members from July 8 to July 14 in 22 markets worldwide. Notable markets include the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, Singapore,…
Amazon is extending the hourly wage increase that it announced previously to support workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The company had added $2 for each hour worked on top of the minimum hourly wage of $15. In the UK and European countries, the…
Amazon Business, a new platform designed to streamline operations and decrease expenses for organizations of various sizes, has been introduced by Amazon Australia. The platform will feature focused sections for kitchen and pantry goods, cleaning and…
As the mid-year sales season approaches, Amazon Australia plans to hire 600 seasonal workers across its fulfillment centers and logistics sites. This recruitment drive is aimed at enhancing operations in anticipation of the highly-anticipated Prime Day event…
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