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Whole Foods Workers in Philadelphia Vote to Unionize

Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia voted 130 to 100 to unionize with UFCW Local 1776 on Monday, marking the first successful unionization effort at an Amazon-owned grocery store; the union alleges unfair labor practices by Whole Foods.

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Amazon Appoints Whole Foods CEO to Lead Worldwide Grocery

Amazon announced Monday that Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel will lead its worldwide grocery business, overseeing Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, Go stores, and online grocery, succeeding Tony Hoggett who left in October 2022 to join Wondery.

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Whole Foods Workers in Philadelphia Vote to Unionize

Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia voted 130 to 100 to unionize with UFCW on Monday, marking the first union at an Amazon-owned grocery store, following allegations of anti-union tactics by the company.

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Amazon to Launch UK Drone Delivery Service in Darlington

Amazon plans to launch its Prime Air drone delivery service in Darlington, UK, pending planning permission and CAA approval, following successful US trials; the company will hold a community event next month and expects to create high-quality jobs and boost the local economy.

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Ancient Dinosaur Fossils May Lie Hidden in the Amazon

A study suggests that the oldest dinosaur fossils may be undiscovered in the Amazon and other equatorial regions of Gondwana, millions of years older than the current oldest known fossils, pushing back their origin to a warmer, drier environment.

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Former Amazon Executive Appointed to Lead UK Competition Watchdog

The UK government appointed Doug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), sparking criticism due to the CMA's upcoming investigations into tech companies like Google; the appointment comes amid concerns about the influence of large tech firms.

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Philadelphia Whole Foods Workers Unionize in First Amazon Grocery Win

Workers at a Philadelphia Whole Foods store voted 130 to 100 to unionize with UFCW Local 1776, marking the first successful unionization effort at an Amazon-owned grocery store, prompting accusations of unfair labor practices against Whole Foods by the union.

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Amazon Seeks UK Drone Delivery Approval in Darlington

Amazon plans to launch a same-day drone delivery service from its Darlington warehouse, pending CAA and council approval, covering a 7.5-mile radius after a home suitability check; this follows previous international successes and recent setbacks.

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UK Competition Regulator Aims for Faster Merger Reviews to Boost Investment

Doug Gurr, former Amazon UK boss, was appointed interim chair of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), promising faster merger investigations to stimulate business investment, a move criticized by some due to his background.

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Fake Online Reviews: Impact and Solutions

Eighty-five percent of U.S. consumers use online reviews to inform purchases, but 85% also believe many are fake; Amazon combats this with technology and policy changes, while 76% of consumers are skeptical of all-positive reviews.

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Netflix Raises Canadian Subscription Prices Amid Industry-Wide Trend

Netflix implemented a price increase in Canada, raising its subscription plans by $2 to $7.99 for the basic plan with ads, $2.50 to $18.99 for the standard plan without ads, and $3 to $23.99 for the premium plan, reflecting a broader industry trend of rising streaming costs and competitive pressures...

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UK Replaces Competition Regulator Chair Amid Growth Concerns

The UK government replaced the Competition and Markets Authority's chair, Marcus Bokkerink, with former Amazon executive Doug Gurr, due to concerns about the CMA's impact on economic growth, following criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a meeting with the Finance Minister to discuss stimu...

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