Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand

Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.   

Amazon delivery driver caught on video spitting on package

An Amazon delivery driver was caught on video appearing to spit on his hand and wiping it on a package delivered to a resident's door in Hancock Park.

Amazon fights coronavirus price-gouging, suspends 3,900 accounts

Amazon said Monday that it has already suspended more than 3,900 seller accounts for price-gouging during the coronavirus outbreak, a disclosure that came on the same day President Trump issued an executive order aimed at curtailing the practice.

Amazon limiting shipments to warehouses for next 3 weeks

Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.

Amazon looks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders

Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.

Bolingbrook opposes Amazon distribution center that would add 1,500 jobs

When e-commerce giant Amazon wanted to buy a suburban Chicago-area property with the goal to build a giant fulfillment center there, the mayor answered heck no.

Alderman, Mayor Lightfoot at odds over Chicago Amazon proposal

A Chicago alderman says he's cut a deal with Amazon to build a huge new warehouse in the Southside Pullman neighborhood that would produce hundreds of new jobs.

Deputies arrest Amazon driver for delivering package, then stealing it from Davenport home

An Amazon delivery driver has been arrested after being caught on camera delivering a package and then stealing it seconds later, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. But Sheriff Grady Judd blasted Amazon for refusing to help law enforcement catch him.

Colorado mom lets porch pirates take out her trash with decoy packages: 'They deserve it'

Christine Hyatt told KKTV in Colorado Springs that thieves have stolen at least 20 packages from her porch and last Wednesday was the third time she was able to dupe the criminals into removing her garbage for free.

Amazon drops monthly fee to boost grocery delivery sales

Amazon has a new plan to try and jumpstart its grocery delivery business: cut some fees for its Prime members.