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posted by martyb on Tuesday November 06 2018, @04:38AM   Printer-friendly
from the rise-of-the-amazonk-prometheans dept.

Amazon is temporarily removing the $25 minimum order requirement for free shipping. Target has done the same in an attempt to gain more holiday shopping customers. Walmart has offered free shipping for $35+ orders since January 2017.

Amazon is hiring fewer temporary workers for the 2018 holiday season, which may be due to its increasing use of robots and automation, according to a Citi analyst.

The Washington Post reported that Crystal City (Arlington), Virginia was Amazon's likely choice for its second headquarters. However, the Wall Street Journal reports that Dallas, TX, and New York City are also in late-stage talks with the company. Amazon may also decide to build smaller sites in multiple cities.

Also at Forbes.

Update: Amazon will reportedly split HQ2 between two cities

See also: Amazon will soon let you pick which day your package arrives
Saudis Call for Amazon Boycott Over Anger at Washington Post


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  • (Score: 2) by VLM on Tuesday November 06 2018, @02:01PM

    by VLM (445) Subscriber Badge on Tuesday November 06 2018, @02:01PM (#758487)

    That is all you have to ask to determine who is applying the corruptive force and literally paying money to destroy society and civilization.

    We have a whole political party doing that, so it doesn't seem all that unlikely.

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