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Some Ocean Shipping Rates Collapsing, But Real Price Relief Is Months Away

Prices in the most volatile segment of ocean shipping are collapsing, but top retailers like Walmart and Home Depot should not expect relief until the spri...

Is Amazon's Job Cuts Announcement A Nail In The Coffin For Amazon Fresh?

This week's announcement by Amazon that it was to shed its workforce by more than 18,000 – its biggest ever job cut – caused no short...

Amazon CEO Says Job Cuts To Exceed 18,000 Roles

Amazon.com Inc's layoffs will now increase to more than 18,000 roles as part of a workforce reduction it previously disclosed, chief executive Andy Jassy s...

How Augmented Reality Could Transform Supermarkets And Grocery Retail

Robert McHugh takes a closer look at how augmented reality technology could transform supermarkets and grocery retail, making shopping faster, easier, and...

Why Are E-Grocery Stores Growing in Popularity? Analysis

As the world becomes more digitally driven than ever, it's no surprise that most daily activities occur online or on mobile devices, and grocery shopping i...

Retailers Turn To Robots In Cost Inflation Fight

The march of the robots can be seen in fashion stores and food shops globally as an industry that employs millions grapples with the cost of risi...

German Union Calls On Amazon Workers To Strike During Sale

German trade union Verdi called on workers at nine Amazon distribution centres across Germany to go on strike this week, during the company's second major...

Amazon.com To Invest Over €1bn In European Electric Van, Truck Fleet

Amazon.com Inc plans to invest more than €1 billion over the next five years in electric vans, trucks and low-emission package hubs across Europe, acc...