Amazon reclassified as grocer by UK, subjecting it to more regulation The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says Amazon is to be subject to the same regulations as grocers or supermarkets, a decision Amazon called "chilling." William Gallagher 4 years ago 21
Amazon stops Flex drivers gaming system by hanging iPhones from trees Amazon has fixed an issue with its Flex contract delivery driver app that allowed savvy drivers to pick up more orders for delivery than others, a trick to game the system that involved hanging an iPhone on a tree near Whole Foods stores. Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 13
FTC examines claims of Amazon using inflated list prices before signing off on Whole Foods takeover In reviewing Amazon's proposed $13.7 billion takeover of Whole Foods, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is reportedly exploring a complaint that the company posts false list prices on its website, making its discounts seem better than they really are. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 23
