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• Amazon started a building boom in 2020 amid soaring sales as the pandemic hit
• Now the retail giant has too much space and is slowing or canceling several projects, including at least five in Michigan
• Related businesses are affected, including a Novi-based transport company that is closing and laying off delivery drivers

Amazon opened a $150 million regional fulfillment center southeast of Grand Rapids in March 2020, as the start of the COVID pandemic propelled staggering growth for retail delivery across the United State.

The 850,000-square-foot building in Gaines Township, about four miles from the Gerald Ford International Airport, generated enough activity to employ 1,000 people as national e-commerce sales soared 50 percent from 2019 to 2021.

That’s when Amazon — in the midst of its pandemic building boom — sought to open two additional facilities across 68th Street to sort and deliver online orders to front porches, and officials

WALMART has announced a new major change that is set to save customers time and money while they’re shopping.

Bosses at the retailer said they have worked to take the guesswork out of online shopping ahead of the holiday season.

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According to a Walmart press release they have focused on making the app easier, more engaging and more personalized.

A new feature on the site is set to enable you to process gift lists and registries in a simpler way, finding the best gifts for your loved ones.

The retailer states: “Upgrades to the registry experience include new recommended items, available on web and coming soon to registry on our app, which allows customers to start their registry with ease by selecting from a

Amazon is again under fire for its policies allegedly forbidding its online retailers from selling their products for lower prices on other websites and retail platforms. Critics say this has led to years of higher prices for consumers instead of allowing markets to determine fair prices.

Last year, the District of Columbia sued Amazon for the same reason and lost in court in March 2022. But then in April, the Department of Justice issued a statement in support of DC’s case, and shortly after, DC filed to appeal this August. Now, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has piled on more pressure, announcing a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly blocking price competition in California, too.

Previously, an Amazon spokesperson told Politico regarding the DC lawsuit that “sellers set their own prices for the products they offer in our store.” The spokesperson suggested that without Amazon’s commitment to highlighting competitively priced

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of year for our customers. And when it comes to online shopping, customers want a great experience that takes the guesswork out of shopping and makes it easy for them to find the perfect item. They don’t want to buy a dress and have to hope it fits. They don’t want to purchase a new toy and hope it’s what their nephew wanted. And they want to be able to shop with the surety that their groceries are EBT or SNAP eligible. Customers want to be able to shop with confidence.

That’s why over the last several months, we’ve made significant improvements to our site experience and launched new features to make shopping on Walmart.com and our app easier, more engaging and more personalized. This way, when customers are ready to shift into holiday mode, we will be ready with their

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — One of the key trends in the massage guns market including the growing prominence of online shopping. Online platforms enable customers to choose from a wide range of products under different price ranges, categories, and brands. E-commerce platforms allow customers to compare and collect information about massage guns of various brands and provide valuable feedback through reviews and ratings. Reviews from existing customers help new ones make informed buying decisions in terms of selecting the right product. Such factors will contribute to the market growth during the forecast period.

The global massage guns market size is expected to grow by USD 230.07 mn between 2021 and 2026. However, the growth momentum of the market will decelerate at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period, according to

Asos has said sales in August were weaker than expected and warned that full-year profits would be at the bottom end of its guidance, with the cost of living crisis hitting cash-strapped shoppers.

The online fashion retailer, which made more than £190m in profits last year, expects profits for the year to the end of August to be about £20m.

“Having seen good growth in June and July, sales in August were weaker than anticipated,” the company said in a trading update. “This reflected the impact of accelerating inflationary pressures on consumers and a slow start to autumn/winter shopping.”

The slump in sales has in the company downgrading its annual growth forecast to about 2%, from the 4% to 7% guidance issued in June.

Asos expects profits to hit the bottom end of its guidance, issued in June, of £20m to £60m.

The company’s shares soared during the coronavirus pandemic,

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