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Amazon closes warehouses and suspends deliveries across Abu Dhabi

Amazon closed its fulfillment center operations in Abu Dhabi and suspended deliveries across the region, as the company responds to escalating instability that is rippling across its Middle East network.The e-commerce giant shared the updates in an internal memo this week, which was seen by Business Insider. As a result,…

I’ve been selling on Amazon for a year. After storage fees bled me dry, I’m pivoting my e-comm strategy away from it.

When Amazon tried to charge my business account $288.56 last month, the payment didn’t go through. Instead, I got an “insufficient funds” notification on my phone.Turns out, it’s expensive to let inventory — especially “aged inventory” — sit in an Amazon warehouse.The “aged inventory surcharge” quite literally bled my business…

‘Melania’ Was a Box Office Success, but Amazon Is  Million in the Red

To the casual Hollywood observer, “Melania,” Amazon MGM Studios’ documentary on first lady Melania Trump, looks like a hit. But looks can be deceiving.Brett Ratner’s all-access glimpse at the first lady in the days leading up to the 2025 inauguration of President Donald Trump took in $7 million at the…

Read the Email Amazon Is Sending to Laid-Off Employees

Amazon started notifying impacted employees on Wednesday morning as part of its plan to cut 16,000 corporate jobs, according to messages from affected employees shared with Business Insider.Employees in the US, UK, and India received emails from Amazon HR chief Beth Galetti stating they will continue to receive full pay…

I Got Laid Off From Amazon and It Changed the Trajectory of My Life

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ricci Armani, a 33-year-old comedian based in Seattle. It’s been edited for length and clarity.In late 2022, I remember randomly telling my boyfriend, “There might be a time when I make less money because I’m going to choose comedy over corporate.”…

I Co-Created Amazon Alexa: Why I Quit to Launch AI Startup, No Regrets

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with William Tunstall-Pedoe, 56, a founder and CEO. Amazon’s acquisition of his startup and his role at Unlikely AI have been verified by Business Insider. This piece has been edited for length and clarity.I helped create Alexa, a product that everyone has…