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#distribution-center-closure

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.

fromTechCrunch

Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Environment

fromFuturism

Almost Half of US Data Centers That Were Supposed to Open This Year Slated to Be Canceled or Delayed

Data centers in the US face significant delays and cancellations due to supply chain issues and low construction progress.

Data science

fromThe Walrus

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.

Quick commerce has a $11.3B funding collapse and 40+ dead startups. Amazon is betting on it anyway. - Silicon Canals

Amazon launched a 30-minute delivery service in select U.S. locations, expanding its quick commerce offerings amid challenges in the retail landscape.

17 hours ago

E-Commerce

Amazon slaps 3.5% fuel and logistics charge on sellers because of Iran war | Fortune

New York Islanders

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canada news

Amazon adding fuel surcharge for Canadian sellers starting April 17 | CBC News

Brooklyn

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Ride along: Amazon expands delivery e-bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan

Amazon is expanding its delivery service using electric-assisted bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan.

fromDigiday

Amazon to issue 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment services as fuel, logistics costs rise

Amazon will implement a 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment fees due to rising fuel costs from Middle East conflicts.

fromSilicon Canals

Quick commerce has a $11.3B funding collapse and 40+ dead startups. Amazon is betting on it anyway. - Silicon Canals

Amazon launched a 30-minute delivery service in select U.S. locations, expanding its quick commerce offerings amid challenges in the retail landscape.

17 hours ago

E-Commerce

Amazon slaps 3.5% fuel and logistics charge on sellers because of Iran war | Fortune

New York Islanders

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canada news

Amazon adding fuel surcharge for Canadian sellers starting April 17 | CBC News

Brooklyn

fromNews 12 - Default

Ride along: Amazon expands delivery e-bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan

Amazon is expanding its delivery service using electric-assisted bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan.

fromDigiday

Amazon to issue 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment services as fuel, logistics costs rise

Amazon will implement a 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment fees due to rising fuel costs from Middle East conflicts.

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

Boston

Oracle layoffs begin globally; impact on Mass. workforce unclear

Tech industry

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Business

Oracle's Stock Has Plummeted 25%. Now It's Cutting Thousands of Jobs.

Tech industry

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

fromTechzine Global

Tech industry

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Tech industry

Oracle cuts jobs across sales, engineering, security

fromBoston.com

Boston

Oracle layoffs begin globally; impact on Mass. workforce unclear

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.

Oracle's Stock Has Plummeted 25%. Now It's Cutting Thousands of Jobs.

Oracle is cutting 20,000 to 30,000 jobs to improve cash flow amid a 25% stock drop and significant debt for AI infrastructure.

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.

fromTechzine Global

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.

Oracle cuts jobs across sales, engineering, security

Oracle laid off thousands of employees to increase spending on AI infrastructure projects, with potential cuts reaching 30,000.

more#oracle

fromwww.businessinsider.com

What will the robot jobs apocalypse look like? Ask Amazon warehouse workers

Generative AI and automation are significantly transforming job landscapes, particularly in Amazon warehouses, potentially replacing hundreds of thousands of jobs with robots.

Former Amazon VP shares the brutal reality about promotions: Pushy people win

"There is some truth to the old saying, 'the squeaky wheel gets the grease.' This is another harsh truth people don't like."

Careers

#ecommerce

Marketing tech

New Ecommerce Tools: April 1, 2026

New tools for ecommerce merchants enhance product visuals, brand visibility, and cross-border operations.

Smarter Ecommerce Delivery in Africa

Delivery challenges hinder ecommerce sales in Africa, leading to high return rates and increased logistics costs for merchants.

Marketing tech

New Ecommerce Tools: April 1, 2026

New tools for ecommerce merchants enhance product visuals, brand visibility, and cross-border operations.

Smarter Ecommerce Delivery in Africa

Delivery challenges hinder ecommerce sales in Africa, leading to high return rates and increased logistics costs for merchants.

Why downtime is the biggest hidden cost in UK industry

Downtime significantly impacts profitability, often more than directly managed costs like labor and materials.

Toronto startup

frominsideevs.com

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.

Information security

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.

Silicon Valley food

fromLos Angeles Times

6 days ago

Why Grocery Outlet is closing some stores in California

Grocery Outlet is closing 36 underperforming stores nationwide due to a $225 million net loss in fiscal 2025.

Costco sued for seeking refunds on tariffs customers paid

Customers are seeking refunds from Costco for tariff costs imposed unlawfully under the IEEPA Act.

Costco's Amazing Success

Costco's shares have risen 14% this year, outperforming the S&P 500 and Walmart, despite rising costs due to inflation and geopolitical issues.

US Elections

fromArs Technica

Costco sued for seeking refunds on tariffs customers paid

Customers are seeking refunds from Costco for tariff costs imposed unlawfully under the IEEPA Act.

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

Costco's Amazing Success

Costco's shares have risen 14% this year, outperforming the S&P 500 and Walmart, despite rising costs due to inflation and geopolitical issues.

Australia has not yet reached 'tipping point' for WFH directive, says expert

The fuel crisis is prompting calls for support staff exemptions and increased work-from-home options amid rising petrol prices and potential rationing.

#sysco

Food & drink

Sysco's Acquisition of Jetro: A Shift in Cash-and-Carry

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

Business

Here's Why Sysco's "Transformative" Acquisition Is Sinking Its Stock

Food & drink

Sysco's Acquisition of Jetro: A Shift in Cash-and-Carry

Sysco's acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot positions it as the largest player in the cash-and-carry market, transforming the landscape for independent restaurants.

Here's Why Sysco's "Transformative" Acquisition Is Sinking Its Stock

Sysco's acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot aims for long-term growth despite short-term market concerns.

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

USPS will implement an 8% transportation surcharge on packages from April 26, 2023, to January 17, 2027, to cover operational costs.

1 week ago

USPS Losses Threaten Ecommerce Shipping

The U.S. Postal Service faces a financial crisis requiring urgent changes to maintain service to all American households.

1 week ago

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

USPS will implement an 8% transportation surcharge on packages from April 26, 2023, to January 17, 2027, to cover operational costs.

1 week ago

USPS Losses Threaten Ecommerce Shipping

The U.S. Postal Service faces a financial crisis requiring urgent changes to maintain service to all American households.

Boston

Walmart closes Worcester fulfillment center, laying off 90 employees

Business

Better Stock To Buy In 2026: Costco or Walmart

Boston

fromBoston.com

Walmart closes Worcester fulfillment center, laying off 90 employees

Walmart closed its Sam's Club Fulfillment Center in Worcester to streamline operations and improve delivery speeds, affecting 90 employees.

Better Stock To Buy In 2026: Costco or Walmart

Walmart and Costco both reported strong growth, but their business models differ significantly in digital acceleration and membership loyalty strategies.

more#walmart

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Tech layoffs are at their worst since 2023, and AI is a big reason

AI-driven job displacement is significantly impacting the tech industry, with record layoffs reported in 2026.

fromMerced Sun-Star

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.

fromMoneywise

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, I'll be happy if they only stayed at $4 a gallon. This situation is bound to impact budgets for commuters significantly.

Remote teams

fromTechCrunch

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to develop robots for bulk package unloading, aiming to enhance warehouse automation.

fromAxios

USPS warning raises stakes for mail-order prescriptions, higher postage prices

The mail will stop if the agency can't meet its obligations. That includes critical deliveries like prescription drug packages. Postmaster General David Steiner warned lawmakers this week that USPS could run out of cash in less than 12 months without congressional action.

Media industry

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.

6 days ago

Target Is Up 44%. Has It Finally Turned the Corner on Its Troubles?

Target's stock has risen 44% as it shows signs of stabilization despite ongoing challenges in consumer spending.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

#amazon-usps-contract-dispute

Threat Actors Target the Entire Retail Supply Chain

Threat actors exploit shared supply chain vulnerabilities between wholesalers and retailers, with over 70% of retailers and 60% of wholesalers having exposed credentials, enabling widespread initial access.

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.

more#amazon-usps-contract-dispute

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.

fromCalifornia Post

California households impacted as grocery giant shutters stores - firing hundreds of workers

Albertsons is nursing a 'merger hangover' after the Federal Trade Commission blocked a $24.6 billion marriage to Kroger, leading to store closures across the country.

E-Commerce

World news

Amazon closes warehouses and suspends deliveries across Abu Dhabi

Amazon suspended Abu Dhabi fulfillment operations and restricted employee movement across the Middle East due to regional instability, affecting customers and third-party sellers.

Robots Rise, Humans Fall: Amazon Cuts Robotics Staff Amid Automation Push

Amazon laid off over 100 white-collar robotics staff while expanding its robot workforce, following the discontinuation of its Blue Jay robot due to high costs and poor performance.

UPS Falls 11% - And FedEx Just Stole Its Crown

FedEx surpassed UPS in market capitalization for the first time ever, with FedEx at $84.6 billion versus UPS at $74.75 billion, driven by divergent performance and strategic execution over the past year.

US news

UPS is closing package facilities: See the list of doomed locations across several states in 2026

UPS will close dozens of packaging facilities across over 18 states, naming 22 locations while cutting 30,000 jobs amid automation and network reconfiguration.

Millions of lost orders, website errors, and 'sharp edges': Amazon cracks down on code changes

Amazon implements stricter code controls and approval processes after recent e-commerce outages, including one linked to its AI coding assistant Q.

Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

Amazon launches one-hour and three-hour delivery options across hundreds of U.S. cities, offering over 90,000 items with tiered pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.

Amazon's Latest Move: One-Hour Delivery Across Hundreds of Cities

Amazon now offers one-hour and three-hour delivery options for over 90,000 items across US cities, backed by extensive fulfillment center infrastructure and local supercenters.

fromTechCrunch

Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

Amazon launches one-hour and three-hour delivery options across hundreds of U.S. cities, offering over 90,000 items with tiered pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.

Amazon's Latest Move: One-Hour Delivery Across Hundreds of Cities

Amazon now offers one-hour and three-hour delivery options for over 90,000 items across US cities, backed by extensive fulfillment center infrastructure and local supercenters.

Amazon launches one- and three-hour delivery options in the US

Amazon launched one-hour and three-hour delivery options across 2,000+ locations, covering 90,000 products including essentials and discretionary items, with costs ranging from $5-$20 depending on membership and speed.

fromZDNET

Amazon launches 1-hour delivery - what it costs and where it's available

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour delivery for household essentials and personal care items in over 2,000 cities, charging $9.99 and $4.99 respectively for Prime members.

Amazon launches one- and three-hour delivery options in the US

fromZDNET

Amazon launches 1-hour delivery - what it costs and where it's available

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour delivery for household essentials and personal care items in over 2,000 cities, charging $9.99 and $4.99 respectively for Prime members.

The Other Last-Mile Problem

Shared, real-time mental models and reduced communication costs enable teams to convert theoretical knowledge into effective action under pressure.

New York City

fromwww.amny.com

Op-Ed | Why New York can't afford to get last-mile delivery wrong | amNewYork

Neighborhood last-mile distribution centers keep deliveries fast, affordable, and sustainable; heavy regulation would raise costs, eliminate jobs, and harm New York neighborhoods.

Careers

To the 16,000 Amazon employees getting laid off

Job loss from employer restructuring or market shifts is not the individual's fault; choices were reasonable given the information available.

fromBusiness Matters

The Hidden Costs of DIY Shipping: When to Switch to an Ecommerce Shipping Platform

DIY shipping becomes a business bottleneck as order volume grows, consuming excessive time and increasing errors while established shipping platforms automate processes and enable scalability.

#amazon-layoffs

fromAol

Business

Hundreds of NYC roles reportedly included in Amazon's job reduction plan

Business

Amazon expected to cut thousands more corporate jobs soon

Business

Amazon to Cut 2,200 Jobs in Washington State

fromwww.aljazeera.com

E-Commerce

Amazon cuts thousands of jobs amid AI push

fromAol

Business

Hundreds of NYC roles reportedly included in Amazon's job reduction plan

Business

Amazon expected to cut thousands more corporate jobs soon

Business

Amazon to Cut 2,200 Jobs in Washington State

fromwww.aljazeera.com

E-Commerce

Amazon cuts thousands of jobs amid AI push

UPS to cut 30,000 jobs as it accelerates shift away from Amazon deliveries

UPS will cut up to 30,000 jobs and further reduce Amazon volumes while reshaping its network toward higher-margin customers and streamlining operations.

The Warehouse Automation Seller Just Turned Profitable While the Retail Giant Builds Its Own

Investors face choosing Symbotic's newly profitable automation-as-a-service with volatile trading and insider selling or Amazon's scale-driven in-house robotics investment.

Amazon pulls the plug on 'Blue Jay' warehouse robot after only a few months

Amazon discontinued the multi-armed Blue Jay warehouse robot and redirected its technology and staff toward other robotics projects and the modular Orbital system.

fromInc

The New Rules of Big-Box Retail

The outlook for 2026 I'm watching 2026 with equal parts optimism and urgency. Optimism because consumer demand is still there. Retail sales have remained resilient in recent data. Urgency because the operating environment is only getting tighter. Coming out of FY2025, large retailers demonstrated resilience amid inflation pressure, shifting consumer behavior, and global supply-chain complexity. Walmart raised its outlook and leaned further into a model that blends physical stores, e-commerce scale, and execution discipline.

E-Commerce

#amazon-fresh

fromTasting Table

E-Commerce

Amazon Fresh Is Done. Here's What That Means For Your Grocery Delivery - Tasting Table

E-Commerce

Amazon Is Closing Every Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Store

fromTasting Table

E-Commerce

Amazon Fresh Is Done. Here's What That Means For Your Grocery Delivery - Tasting Table

E-Commerce

Amazon Is Closing Every Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Store

more#amazon-fresh

Empty stores and massage chairs next to produce: Amazon Fresh employees explain the chain's demise

Amazon opened Fresh in 2020 after acquiring Whole Foods in 2017. Some assumed that Amazon Fresh would offer their favorite organic yogurt or premium meat because of the shared ownership. While Fresh stores did stock some Whole Foods 365 products, store employees said, Amazon sought to offer more affordable groceries and showcase its technology, such as Just Walk Out and smart shopping carts, at Amazon Fresh.

E-Commerce

Walmart is planning to expand a popular service. It means new delivery options from Los Angeles to Miami

the next chapter of the world's largest drone delivery expansion.

E-Commerce

fromThe Drum

It's Prime time for retailers to develop their online sales strategies

Amazon launched Prime Day, a Prime-members-only sales event intended to outcompete Black Friday and Singles Day and to drive Prime membership growth.

fromThe Verge

Amazon shutters all of its physical Go and Fresh stores

Amazon is closing most Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores, converting some to Whole Foods Market and expanding Whole Foods and same-day grocery delivery.

fromHarvard Business Review