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Amazon reportedly paid no income tax on $55 billion in European sales in 2021
The company received €1 billion in tax credits as well, according to filings.
Etsy sellers go on strike over fee hikes
Etsy sellers have started a strike in response to fee increases and other programs.
Amazon Prime is about to get more expensive in Canada
Amazon is increasing Prime rates in Canada for the first time — it hasn't budged since 2013.
Alexa can alert you to upcoming deals on Amazon
Alexa can now tell you about deals in advance, and even buy them if you'd like.
Apple reportedly wants to handle more financial services in-house
Apple reportedly wants to bring more of its financial services in-house, including credit checks and payment processing.
Etsy seller group plans to strike over fee increases
Etsy sellers will strike on April 11th over a hike in fees, and they're asking shoppers to boycott the site.
Instacart will offer its own tech to help grocery retailers speed up deliveries
it'll offer warehouses, stock management and even tech for smart trolleys.
Pinterest expands shopping features with in-app checkout
It'll also offer personalized shopping recommendations.
Amazon launches eco-friendly Aware products as part of its climate promise
Amazon is trying to boost its green credentials by launching its eco-friendly Aware products line.
San Francisco proposes 18-month moratorium on new Amazon delivery facilities (updated)
San Francisco has proposed legislation that would impose an 18-month moratorium on delivery facilities from Amazon and others.
Amazon will face a second Alabama union vote in February
Amazon will hold a second union election at an Alabama warehouse on February 4th after officials said it interfered with the first vote.
Twitter starts experimenting with shopping features in livestreams
After its first serious foray into e-commerce this past summer, Twitter has started testing a new live shopping experience
Amazon accused of lying about its business practices to Congress
Antitrust subcommittee members want evidence to back up testimony from execs about the use of third-party seller data.
Amazon India allegedly copied products and promoted its own versions in searches
The company used knockoff goods to bolster its product lines, according to Reuters.
Amazon secures giant tax breaks despite record profits and questionable labor practices
Amazon has received a record $650 million in tax breaks to grow its delivery network despite concerns about working conditions.
Amazon has banned over 600 Chinese brands as part of review fraud crackdown
Amazon said it has banned over 600 Chinese brands as part of an ongoing campaign against review fraud.
Amazon will pay full college tuition for some warehouse workers
Amazon has promised to pay the full college tuitions of all its US warehouse workers, although questions about labor conditions remain.
Amazon is reportedly planning to open mini department stores
Amazon is reportedly planning on opening larger US retail locations similar to mini department stores.
Venmo will let you sell goods through your personal account
Venmo will soon let you sell goods through a personal account, although you'll have to pay a fee.
Valve continues crackdown on Steam 'tourists' who switch countries for cheaper games
Valve is clamping down on Steam 'tourist' shoppers by limiting users to one country change every three months.