State lawmakers take pass on bills aimed at wooing Amazon HQ2
Indiana lawmakers didn’t propose any measures aimed specifically at attracting Amazon’s second headquarters, nor did they pass two bills that might have enhanced central Indiana’s bid.
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Amazon set to roll out delivery at Whole Foods nationwide
After Amazon acquired Whole Foods for nearly $14 billion in August, rival grocers began preparing for the day the online retail giant would expand Whole Foods grocery delivery.
Amazon’s quarterly profit tops $1 billion for first time
It was a prime holiday season for Amazon: The online retailer scored big with voice-activated gadgets, added a record number of Prime members and benefited from its recent purchase of Whole Foods.
Amazon’s incentives sure to be whopping
Any tax-incentive package to lure Amazon’s HQ2 to Indiana could easily top half-a-billion dollars and climb to more than $1 billion.
What could Amazon HQ2 bring to Indy? We asked experts to do the math.
A project of this size could actually change Indiana’s per-capita income. It could generate 30,000 spin-off jobs and produce hundreds of millions of dollars in state and local tax revenue.
Fear, respect for Amazon fuels deals, alters corporate strategies across Indiana
More deals could be on the horizon as dozens of companies—including local powerhouses such as Simon, Eli Lilly and Anthem—game out what Amazon’s huge ambitions could mean for their bottom lines.
Indy a top spot for Amazon HQ2 if home prices guide its choice
If Amazon wants to locate its HQ2 in the most-affordable spot for housing, there’s an obvious choice: Pittsburgh. But Philadelphia and Indianapolis aren't far behind.
Amazon heats up fight for HQ2: Here’s how 20 contenders stack up
Now that Amazon.com Inc. has whittled down the list of cities it’s considering for its second North American headquarters, here are some pros and cons of the places on Amazon’s very long shortlist.
Officials say city’s selection as Amazon HQ2 finalist already a victory
Local government officials and economic development experts expressed excitement Thursday about the selection of Indianapolis as a finalist for Amazon’s second headquarters, while acknowledging there’s a long way to go to land the grand prize.
Indianapolis among 20 finalists for new Amazon headquarters
Seattle-based Amazon solicited proposals in September for its second corporate seat, a project that’s expected to cost more than $5 billion and create 50,000 jobs.
UPS, FedEx handle record holiday surge with minimal delays
Both couriers now have entered the holiday season’s returns cycle, which also promises to be busy.
Tale of 2 cities: Gary open about Amazon bid; Indy area still quiet
The long-struggling city of Gary in northwest Indiana is hoping to stand out in Amazon's search for a second headquarters site. Meanwhile, Indianapolis-area leaders are also making a pitch, but aren’t talking about what they’ll be touting.
City hush-hush about Amazon HQ2 bid
Central Indiana is facing crunch time in its push to bid for the Amazon HQ2 project, with pitches to the Seattle-based company due Oct. 19, less than two weeks away.
Indiana couple pleads guilty to stealing $1.2M from Amazon
The couple pleaded guilty to mail fraud and money laundering in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis. The plea agreement requires them to repay the money to Amazon.
Firms find gold helping vendors sell on Amazon
Amazon has become such a colossal retail force that scores of companies have formed specifically to support Amazon vendors. And some of those firms are based in Indiana.
Whole Foods sees 25 percent jump in shoppers after Amazon cuts
Amazon.com Inc.’s splashy takeover of Whole Foods, complete with deep price cuts, did more than bring a surge of publicity to the chain: It boosted customer traffic.
Amazon to slash prices on Whole Foods staples after acquisition
Amazon’s announcement comes a day after Whole Foods shareholders gave their approval and the Federal Trade Commission said it would not block the purchase. The deal is expected to close Monday.
Whole Foods shareholders say yes to $13.7B Amazon deal
The approval is one step required to close the deal, which is a bold move into physical stores for Amazon, and has the possibility of making big changes to the supermarket industry and online grocery ordering.
Amazon, in another sign of growth, holds job fair to hire 40,000-plus
About 1,500 of those hirings are expected to take place at the company's Whitestown facility, northwest of Indianapolis.
Amazon strikes again with dressing room in your house
Amazon is testing a new service called Prime Wardrobe that allows members to try on the latest styles before they buy at no upfront charge.