Amazon Autos Disrupts Car Buying, Targeting $20.8B Advertising Market
Amazon's new car-buying platform, Amazon Autos, partners with Hyundai to sell new vehicles online in 48 major U.S. cities, handling financing and paperwork digitally and offering a personalized advertising experience.
Amazon Autos Disrupts Car Buying, Targeting $20.8B Advertising Market
Amazon's new car-buying platform, Amazon Autos, partners with Hyundai to sell new vehicles online in 48 major U.S. cities, handling financing and paperwork digitally and offering a personalized advertising experience.
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60% Bias Score
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews with Strict New Law
Italy's new law combats fake online reviews by prohibiting purchase, sale, or incentivization, imposing fines up to €10 million, limiting review lifespans to 15 days, and targeting those who review without using the product or service.
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews with Strict New Law
Italy's new law combats fake online reviews by prohibiting purchase, sale, or incentivization, imposing fines up to €10 million, limiting review lifespans to 15 days, and targeting those who review without using the product or service.
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44% Bias Score
Amazon Launches "Haul," a Low-Price Mobile Shopping Section to Rival Temu
Amazon launched a mobile-only section called "Haul," offering ultra-low-priced goods mainly from China, to compete with Temu and Shein; millions visited since its November launch, showcasing a trend in budget e-commerce prioritizing affordability despite ethical concerns.
Amazon Launches "Haul," a Low-Price Mobile Shopping Section to Rival Temu
Amazon launched a mobile-only section called "Haul," offering ultra-low-priced goods mainly from China, to compete with Temu and Shein; millions visited since its November launch, showcasing a trend in budget e-commerce prioritizing affordability despite ethical concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Party City Closes All Stores, Ending 40-Year Run
Party City, the largest US party supply retailer, is closing all stores immediately, impacting approximately 16,500 employees and ending nearly 40 years in business due to insurmountable financial challenges related to inflation, decreased consumer spending, and competition from e-commerce.
Party City Closes All Stores, Ending 40-Year Run
Party City, the largest US party supply retailer, is closing all stores immediately, impacting approximately 16,500 employees and ending nearly 40 years in business due to insurmountable financial challenges related to inflation, decreased consumer spending, and competition from e-commerce.
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44% Bias Score
Amazon Workers Strike Ahead of Holiday Season
Approximately 10,000 unionized Amazon workers across seven U.S. warehouses will strike on Thursday morning due to failed contract negotiations over wages and working conditions, potentially disrupting the company's holiday sales.
Amazon Workers Strike Ahead of Holiday Season
Approximately 10,000 unionized Amazon workers across seven U.S. warehouses will strike on Thursday morning due to failed contract negotiations over wages and working conditions, potentially disrupting the company's holiday sales.
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52% Bias Score
10,000 Amazon Workers Strike During Holiday Season
On Thursday, December 2023, approximately 10,000 Amazon warehouse workers, represented by the Teamsters, walked out at seven U.S. locations during the peak holiday season, demanding contract negotiations, while Amazon claims no operational disruptions.
10,000 Amazon Workers Strike During Holiday Season
On Thursday, December 2023, approximately 10,000 Amazon warehouse workers, represented by the Teamsters, walked out at seven U.S. locations during the peak holiday season, demanding contract negotiations, while Amazon claims no operational disruptions.
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40% Bias Score
Nordstrom to Go Private in \$4 Billion Deal
Nordstrom, facing declining sales and increased competition, will be acquired by its founding family and Mexican retailer Liverpool for nearly \$4 billion in cash, marking its exit from public markets after 54 years; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
Nordstrom to Go Private in \$4 Billion Deal
Nordstrom, facing declining sales and increased competition, will be acquired by its founding family and Mexican retailer Liverpool for nearly \$4 billion in cash, marking its exit from public markets after 54 years; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Nordstrom to Go Private in $6.25 Billion Deal
The Nordstrom family and Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool will acquire Nordstrom for $6.25 billion, offering shareholders $24.25 per share, a 42% premium, to address challenges from discount chains and other competitors, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2025.
Nordstrom to Go Private in $6.25 Billion Deal
The Nordstrom family and Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool will acquire Nordstrom for $6.25 billion, offering shareholders $24.25 per share, a 42% premium, to address challenges from discount chains and other competitors, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Build-A-Bear's Transformation: From Decline to Record Profits
Facing decline in 2013, Build-A-Bear Workshop CEO Sharon Price John implemented a strategic transformation, expanding beyond traditional retail, leveraging licensed characters and e-commerce, resulting in the company's three most profitable years by 2023.
Build-A-Bear's Transformation: From Decline to Record Profits
Facing decline in 2013, Build-A-Bear Workshop CEO Sharon Price John implemented a strategic transformation, expanding beyond traditional retail, leveraging licensed characters and e-commerce, resulting in the company's three most profitable years by 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Amazon Workers Strike Impacts Holiday Deliveries
Thousands of Amazon workers in the US launched a strike on December 19th, impacting holiday deliveries, as they pressure the company to renegotiate contracts for higher wages and better working conditions; the Teamsters union represents approximately 10,000 workers in ten facilities.
Amazon Workers Strike Impacts Holiday Deliveries
Thousands of Amazon workers in the US launched a strike on December 19th, impacting holiday deliveries, as they pressure the company to renegotiate contracts for higher wages and better working conditions; the Teamsters union represents approximately 10,000 workers in ten facilities.
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44% Bias Score
10,000 Amazon Workers Strike Amidst Holiday Shopping Season
Approximately 10,000 Amazon workers, including members of the Teamsters union, are striking Thursday to demand better pay, safer working conditions, and longer breaks in New York City, Atlanta, California, and Illinois, potentially disrupting holiday package deliveries.
10,000 Amazon Workers Strike Amidst Holiday Shopping Season
Approximately 10,000 Amazon workers, including members of the Teamsters union, are striking Thursday to demand better pay, safer working conditions, and longer breaks in New York City, Atlanta, California, and Illinois, potentially disrupting holiday package deliveries.
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40% Bias Score
Wildberries Founder Loses Asset Lawsuit, Plans Appeal
A Moscow court rejected Vladislav Bakalchuk's lawsuit to reclaim Wildberries assets transferred to a joint venture with Russ, prompting an appeal; separately, a court dismissed a 37 billion ruble counter-claim against Bakalchuk.
Wildberries Founder Loses Asset Lawsuit, Plans Appeal
A Moscow court rejected Vladislav Bakalchuk's lawsuit to reclaim Wildberries assets transferred to a joint venture with Russ, prompting an appeal; separately, a court dismissed a 37 billion ruble counter-claim against Bakalchuk.
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64% Bias Score