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France adopts pioneering tax on tech giants after US threat
Amounts to a 3% annual levy on French revenues exceeding US$28 million.
Amazon, seeking more skilled workers, will do the training
Amazon and other companies have struggled to find technically qualified U.S. employees.
Amazon rejects facial recognition, climate change proposals
Earlier this month, San Francisco banned the use of facial recognition software by police and other city departments.
Walmart ups the delivery game with next day shipping
The announcement comes just two weeks after online behemoth Amazon said it’s upgrading its free shipping option.
NY Governor: No reason to think Amazon might reconsider plan
The tech giant recently pulled the plug on its new NYC headquarters.
Amazon plans to open new distribution centre in Edmonton area; hire 600 workers
It will be the company’s 11th distribution facility in Canada.
Even small companies may be able to cut Amazon like deals
Whether a small business wants to buy or rent, it may have leverage with landlords or local governments to get breaks on rent or taxes.
Amazon to split second HQ between New York, Virginia [UPDATED]
Toronto’s hopes of hosting Amazon’s new HQ have been dashed.
Amazon considering New York amid reports HQ will be split [UPDATED]
Reports suggest the e-commerce firm will split new location between New York City and Washington, DC.
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IBM’s $34B Red Hat deal is risky bid to boost cloud business
It is the biggest acquisition in IBM’s century-long history.
After backlash, Amazon to boost pay for longtime workers
Workers who already made $15 an hour will get more than the $1 an hour raise promised last week.
Amazon to cut bonuses, stock benefits as it raises wages
Ecommerce giant will phase out bonuses and stock program after US$15 an hour minimum wage announcement.
Instacart to expand Toronto office into tech hub, hire 200 people
California-based online grocery app company already has more than 80 employees at its current Toronto office.
Empire Co. Ltd. to acquire grocery retailer Farm Boy, ‘turbocharge’ growth
Ottawa-based chain valued at $800-million.
Amazon orders 20,000 vans to build delivery fleet
Online retailer farming out delivery to contractors.
