Amazon announced the finalists in its small-business awards, and customers can now vote for the winners. Categories include Small Business of the Year, Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year, and Small Business Owner Under 30 of the Year, with 18 Read more
Amazon will open a new fulfillment center in Illinois. The facility will be used to fulfill large customer items, such as sports equipment, patio furniture, fishing rods, pet food, kayaks, bicycles, and larger household goods. The over one-million square foot Read more
Amazon is building a fulfillment center in Idaho, its first in the state. The 650,000-square foot facility in the city of Nampa will open next year and will be used to fulfill customer orders such as books, electronics, and toys. Read more
Amazon launched in Singapore, making it easier for businesses in that country to sell their products on Amazon, including through the FBA program. The marketplace is offering items for sale in categories including Books, Video Games, Consumer Electronics, Baby and Read more
Amazon is retiring its sweepstakes service known as Amazon Giveaway. The last day to create a new giveaway is October 10, 2019. As we explained when Amazon launched the program in 2015, Amazon Giveaway allowed businesses to easily setup and Read more
Amazon is expanding its logistics network with a new fulfillment center planned for Ontario, Canada. The 1-million square foot facility will use robotics and employees to pick, pack, and ship small items to customers ranging from toys and baby products Read more
Online sellers can nominate their businesses for the Amazon Small Business Awards. Winners in three categories will receive a prize package of account management, advertising credit and promotional support on Amazon.com The three award categories are Small Business of the Read more
A member of Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program is laying off workers in New England, according to media reports. Amazon launched the DSP program last year in which it trained people to operate their own businesses delivering Amazon packages. Read more
Amazon’s Tech Hubs serve as a reminder that the company is not just a retailer or marketplace. This week it announced it will expand its Tech Hub in Chicago – with plans to create 400 new tech jobs, doubling its Read more
Amazon is opening a new air hub in Texas next month to support Amazon Air. The company operates over 45 aircraft in its fleet at over 20 air gateways across the country and will open a central air hub at Read more
