The move comes a little over a year after Amazon acquired Whole Foods for $13.7 billion.Amazon has its own delivery service called AmazonFresh.
Author: Ben Tobin, USA TODAY
Apple announces plan to build new $1 billion campus in Austin
The 133-acre Apple campus in Austin — which is located less than a mile from existing facilities — will bring in 5,000 additional employees.
Kotex Sleek tampons recalled after reports of unraveling, pieces left in body
Kimberly-Clark will be recalling its U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, Regular Absorbency, in the United States and Canada due to a “quality-related defect.”
Google, Netflix, Costco ranked among top companies for diversity by workers
Ford, Facebook, Microsoft and Starbucks are among other large companies that made Comparably’s annual list for their focus on diversity.
Facebook, Chick-fil-A, Salesforce ranked among best companies for women
Facebook, Chick-fil-A, Salesforce are among the best large companies for women,according to Comparably’s annual list.
Cyber Monday shoppers, get ready to pay taxes on your purchases
Shoppers looking for deals on Cyber Monday might have to pay more than years past in certain states. The reason: a Supreme Court ruling.
Shopping for children’s toys? Avoid certain slime products, other ‘dangerous’ gifts
According to theU.S. Public Interest Research Group’s annual “Trouble in Toyland” report, 15 of 40 inspected toys could be safety hazards for kids.
Toys R Us sets up $20 million severance fund for former employees
KKR and Bain Capital announced they will each pledge $10 million to theTRU Financial Assistance Fund, which will distribute cash to former employees.
Why you should avoid buying a Christmas tree on Black Friday or Cyber Monday
Amid the frenzy of holiday shopping deals on Black Friday, you may be temptedto buy a Christmas tree– but your wallet will thank you if you delay.
‘Monopoly for Millennials’ reminds players that ‘adulting is hard’
In Hasbro’s new “Monopoly for Millennials” game, the tagline reads: “Forget real estate. You can’t afford it anyway.”