Amazon ordered to stop selling illegal pesticides online

Amazon.com, Inc. has been ordered for the third time in three years to stop selling illegal pesticides on its online marketplace, including some products claiming to kill viruses, federal officials said.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos may step down without stepping away

Long-time Amazon executive Andy Jassy will be the new CEO, but Jeff Bezos will be the company’s executive chairman — corporate-speak for board leaders who, unlike most, stay involved in key operational decisions.

Amazon to pay $61.7 million to settle claims it withheld tips from drivers

Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.

Amazon offers assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Amazon is offering its colossal operations network and advanced technologies to assist President Joe Biden in his vow to get 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office.

Why did Amazon wait until Biden's inauguration to offer help with vaccine distribution?

Shortly after President Joe Biden was sworn into office Wednesday, Amazon congratulated him on his inauguration and offered their extensive resources to help the new administration in its vaccination effort.

6,000 Amazon workers in Alabama to vote on forming first US union in tech giant’s history

Thousands of Amazon workers at an Alabama facility will vote in February on whether to unionize, potentially becoming the first U.S.-based union in the company’s history.

Amazon pledges $2 billion for affordable housing in 3 US cities

Amazon has announced $2 billion in loans and grants to secure affordable housing in three U.S. cities where it has major operations, including a Seattle suburb where the online retail giant employs at least 5,000 workers.

Amazon buys 11 jets for 1st time to ship orders faster

Amazon said Tuesday that it bought 11 jets from Delta and WestJet airlines to boost its growing delivery network and get orders to shopper faster.

Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery, shaking up another industry

The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.

Washington man admits to insider trading of Amazon stock

A Washington state man has pleaded guilty to using inside information from a relative who previously worked for Amazon to make profitable stock market trades.

Nearly 20,000 Amazon workers tested positive for COVID-19

Amazon said Thursday that nearly 20,000 of its workers have tested positive or been presumed positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.

Amazon to hire additional 100,000 to keep up with online shopping surge

Amazon said it needs to fill roles at the 100 new warehouses, package sorting centers and other facilities it’s opening this month.

Amazon updates policy after seeds sent from China believed to be part of ‘brushing’ scam

Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.