Amazon To Open Another Fulfillment Center In Washington

<img alt="Amazon To Open Another Fulfillment Center In Washington" class="bigpic" src="/amsundaynov201313111121320x245.jpg" title="Amazon To Open Another Fulfillment Center In Washington" width="320"> <P>Amazon began its life in Washington state in 1994. Since then, the online retailer has set up shop in numerous states and countries around the world. Now the retailer is returning home bringing with it jobs and a new warehouse. </P><P>Amazon announced this morning that it will be opening a new 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Kent, Washington this year. The new fulfillment center will be the fourth in the state with two already existing in Summer and Bellevue, and one in DuPont nearing completion. </P><P>The new fulfillment center in Kent will focus on small items such as “books, electronics and consumer goods.” </P> <P>“We’re excited to bring hundreds of great full-time jobs with benefits to Kent and proud to further invest in Washington state with this new fulfillment center,” said Mike Roth, Amazon’s vice president of North America operations. “We are grateful to local and state elected officials who have supported Amazon in bringing a new fulfillment center to the state of Washington.”</P><P>As always, a new fulfillment center means state officials are going to pay themselves on the back: </P><P>“Amazon’s expansion is great news for the people who will be working in the hundreds of great jobs there, as well as for all of Washington,” said Governor Jay Inslee. “Amazon is a marquee company for how Washington innovation can change the world.”</P><P>Heck, even the Washington State Department of Commerce gets into the self-congratulatory back patting: </P><P>“Amazon’s latest expansion of their hometown footprint, bringing so many great jobs, is extremely important to help grow and diversify the Kent Valley economy,” said Brian Bonlender, director for the Washington State Department of Commerce. “The company’s decision also highlights the numerous advantages that attract and keep world-class employers in Washington State, including a highly competitive business climate, well-educated workforce and outstanding quality of life. We are proud that Amazon continues to invest in our state and look forward to supporting their growth.”</P><P>Despite my cynicism, new fulfillment centers are generally a great thing. Amazon will be creating hundreds of decent paying jobs in the area. Full-time employees at the fulfillment center not only get a decent wage and healthcare, but programs like Career Choice as well. The program pays up to 95 percent of an employee’s tuition for them to pursue any career they like, even if it takes them away from Amazon. </P><P>If you want to know more, <a href="http://www.amazonfulfillmentcareers.com/">check out the Amazon Fulfillment Web site. </A></P><P>Image via <a href="http://www.webpronews.com/amazon-revenue-up-20-percent-to-25-59-billion-in-q4-2014-01">Amazon</A></EM></P><STRONG class=entry-title>Amazon To Open Another Fulfillment Center In Washington</STRONG> 59 mins ago <br /><p><a href="http://www.webpronews.com/amazon-to-open-another-fulfillment-center-in-washington-2014-03" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a></p>

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Amazon Prime UK Gets a £30 Price Hike, Streaming Video

<P>Amazon is shaking up the way they package Amazon Prime and LOVEFiLM streaming video in UK, and it’s likely going to anger some longtime Amazon Prime users.</P><P>Starting on February 26th, Amazon Prime will cost UK residents £79 a year–up from the £49 price tag users currently enjoy. That’s a huge price increase.</P><P>Or, if you take Amazon’s spin on it, it’s a 35% saving for customers who use both Amazon Prime and LOVEFiLM streaming services in the UK. Yep, UK Prime customers are getting a huge price hike, but they’re also getting LOVEFiLM streaming capabilities in the process.</P> <P>Amazon is rebranding LOVEFiLM UK as Amazon Prime Instant Video–just like it’s known in the US. In five days, an Amazon Prime membership in the UK will include free one-day delivery, access to the Kindle Lending Library, and Prime Instant Video. </P><P>But what if you’re an Amazon Prime customer who enjoys free shipping but has no interest in streaming video? Well, tough luck. This is a consolidation and rebranding effort, and you don’t have a choice. Whether you want streaming content or not, your Amazon Prime membership is going to run you £79 a year.</P><P>“Millions of customers in the US have streaming video included as part of their Prime membership and they tell us they love the combination of unlimited delivery, the ability to borrow Kindle books, and convenient access to thousands of the most popular movies, TV shows and exclusive videos,” said Greg Greeley, Vice President of Amazon Prime. “We are delighted to be bringing that same combination of services to the UK, providing members truly unique benefits they can enjoy every day of the year.”</P><P>Now, if you do subscribe to both Amazon Prime and <a href="http://www.lovefilm.com/help/dyn_faqs.html?faq_cat=help_centre_home&editorial_id=51597">LOVEFiLM</A> in the UK, Amazon isn’t lying–this is a huge price decrease</EM>. Consider Amazon Prime currently costs £49 a year, and LOVEFiLM streaming goes for £5.99 a month–dual subscribers are now spending a hell of a lot more than £79 to snag both services. For these people, this really is a great deal.</P><P>But for the Amazon Prime customers who love their shipping privileges but couldn’t care less about streaming video, well, they’ll most likely be a bit perturbed. This is quite a large price hike. </P><P>If you fall into this category of users–you need to act fast. You can lock in the £49 price for the next year if you <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/prime/pipeline/landing?ie=UTF8&primeCampaignId=preLaunchPVDEUK&ref=SWMpreannounce">sign up</A> during the “countdown period.” Once again, you have until February 26th to act. </P><P>Speaking of price hikes, we might be getting one across the pond as well. Last month, during their earnings call, Amazon said that they were <a href="http://www.webpronews.com/amazon-prime-may-get-more-expensive-100-possible-2014-01">at least considering a $20-40 price increase</A> for a yearly subscription to Amazon Prime. The company cited higher fuel and transportation costs, as well as increased usage. </P><P>But unlike Amazon Prime UK’s price hike, that one wouldn’t likely come with any additional benefits–we already have streaming video built-in to our package. </P><P>Image via Amazon UK</EM></P><STRONG class=entry-title>Amazon Prime UK Gets a £30 Price Hike, Streaming Video</STRONG> 13 mins ago <br /><p><a href="http://www.webpronews.com/amazon-prime-uk-gets-a-30-price-hike-streaming-video-2014-02" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a></p>

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