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Blog: Amazon Hiring Hundreds in Delaware

By Jim Donovan: Amazon announced today it is hiring for hundreds of new positions at its site in Middletown, Delaware. The hourly positions will pick, pack and ship customer orders. All employees will receive a […]

2013/05/20

The new Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is displayed at a press conference in New York, September 28, 2011. (credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Amazon’s New Distribution Center Near Trenton Expected To Create Hundred Of Jobs

Amazon employees will pick, pack and ship items for customers at the 1-million-square-foot center in Robbinsville, which the company plans to occupy in early 2014.

2013/01/08

Major Retailers Recall ‘Nap Nanny’ Baby Recliners

The four retailers — Amazon.com, Buy Buy Baby, Diapers.com and Toys R Us/Babies R Us — agreed to voluntarily participate in the recall of the Nap Nanny because its manufacturer is unable or unwilling to participate, the government agency said in a statement.

2012/12/27

Dark “Clouds” Forming After Netflix Outage Blamed On Amazon

Over the holiday, a glitch at Amazon’s facility in suburban Washington, DC left Netflix users with nothing on their screens.

2012/12/26

Netflix Back Online After Daylong Outage

The online service suffered a widespread outage that lasted about 20 hours.

2012/12/25

Web Retailers Promise Bargains On Cyber Monday

On the heels of one of the biggest shopping days of the year, bargain shoppers will be out in force again — but this time, they get to stay in their PJ’s or use office hours to look for a deal.

2012/11/26

For Some, Turkey is Simply the Pregame for Black Friday Shopping Bonanza

After tucking into turkey, many people are looking to dip into their wallets. That’s what retailers hope happens, anyway, as some stores are opening their doors with Black Friday deals well before the clock strikes midnight.

2012/11/22

Holiday Shopping Online: Sites For Cyber Monday And Beyond

The money has to go a little further this year. Here are some of our favorite sites to visit for deals on Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday season.

2012/11/07

3 On Your Side: Sales Tax Confusion

You might be paying more than you should when shopping online, and it’s all because of a new law. Consumer reporter Jim Donovan explains the problem and has information on how to protect yourself.

2012/10/01

Toys R Us To Debut New Touchscreen Computer For Kids

The Tabeo is an Android-powered device with a seven-inch (diagonal) screen and a bumper to cushion it in a fall.

2012/09/10

Stigall Show Log 6.14.12

Chris discusses Michael Nutter being named President of the Conference of Mayors, an Eagles edition of Angry Birds, Mitt Romney’s chances in blue states and the high rate of teen unemployment. He also talks to Nicole Wallace about her book, It’s Classified, and her role on the McCain/Palin campaign team in 2008.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/06/14