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Amazon Allegedly Slows Hiring In Seattle To Prepare For Second HQ
Amazon // December 12, 2017

Reports out of Seattle say that Amazon has significantly cut the number of open positions in the city, and some employees are even talking about a hiring freeze. Both the Seattle Times and CNBC reported on the story, speaking to employees about hiring freezes or...

The eCommerce Bachelor: Which City Will Get The Rose?
Amazon // October 25, 2017

How is the race to be Amazon’s second home city not a reality show? Jeff Bezos missed a major marketing opportunity there (as if Amazon needs it). In the vein of young romantics crafting elaborate prom-posals for their beaus, 54 North American states, districts and...

Amazon Takes Territory In US And Beyond
Amazon // September 15, 2017

Amazon’s empire just keeps getting bigger, and although it’s conquered much digital territory, we’re actually talking about its geographical empire this time. In addition to the second headquarters Amazon plans to build in whichever U.S. city extends the best offer, it’s also got new offices...

Amazon Tracker: Cities Clamor To Become Amazon’s Home Away From Home
Retail // September 08, 2017

Amazon has come under fire for price gouging in the week leading up to Hurricane Irma. As the Category 5 storm drew near to the Florida coast, basic emergency supplies such as cases of bottled water surged 500 to 625 percent in price, from $4...

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Amazon Finishes Potential HQ2 Visits

May 17, 2018
Amazon is closer to choosing the location of its next headquarters after completing the process of visiting all 20 finalist cities. Last year, the eCommerce giant issued a request for proposals (RFP) from local and state government officials as it looks to open its second headquarters (HQ2) in the U.S. Amazon said it will invest […]

Amazon Allegedly Slows Hiring In Seattle To Prepare For Second HQ

December 12, 2017
Reports out of Seattle say that Amazon has significantly cut the number of open positions in the city, and some employees are even talking about a hiring freeze. Both the...

Amazon To Open A More Than $5B Second Headquarters

September 08, 2017
Amazon.com has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from local and state government officials as it looks to open its second headquarters (Hq2) in the U.S. In a company press release, the...