Amazon Prime gains millions of members in peak week
Amazon says in the third week of December it added 3 million Prime subscribers bringing total Prime members to tens of millions worldwide. The company cites a record number of items shipped via Prime and notes Prime offers free two day shipping plus access to Amazon Video and Amazon Music. No exact figure given.
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Midnight Edition Trax aimed at bold look limited to 1000
Chevrolet plans a 1000 unit Midnight Edition Trax limited run in February with a black trim and wheels package and black interior accents priced at 500 dollars. Betsy Flegg, senior marketing manager, says the goal is a distinct look to attract buyers and spark quick sales.
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Movement for $15 Minimum Wage Expands Across States
In 2015 multiple states and cities began phasing in a $15 minimum, with five states and nine cities expected to consider the proposal next year. New York's wage board boosted fast food to $15 by 2018 in NYC and 2021 elsewhere, while other states and cities follow with phased increases and local initiatives. Projections show Washington DC and Sacramento voting next year, and a national push backed by labor unions, though some critics warn of job losses.
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No Scrooges as holiday spending rises in 2015
Early MasterCard SpendingPulse data show holiday spending up 7.9 percent from 2014, led by online shopping and experience-based purchases. Online sales rose 20 percent while traditional retailers face a digital shift as NRF predicts 46.1 percent of holiday shopping online. Major retailers ended the day largely flat, with Walmart down slightly, Target down modestly, and Macy’s little changed.
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