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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 Freeman on Tuesday November 06 2018, @06:17PM

    by Freeman (732) on Tuesday November 06 2018, @06:17PM (#758616) Journal

    Sure, if all you need to do is hang a picture you don't need a quality hammer. Otherwise, it's a good idea to have a few basic, Good Quality tools. At least have a good hammer, power drill with screwdriver bits, and a Dremel. You can get by with those for a lot of things. I might recommend a good quality saw and sander, if you need those. You need the tools to succeed. Otherwise, you're going to be half way through a cut and your cheapo piece of junk saw is going to come apart at the handle. 'cause cheap junk breaks when you actually use it.

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