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· Ryan General

Chinese Company Creates an Amazon Echo Knockoff Called the LingLong DingDong

The Amazon Echo is a nifty gadget that can do a host of useful things with the help of its built-in AI called Alexa. Launched in 2014, the voice-activated, hands-free speaker can play music, provide the news, and order stuff online, among others. With the product’s practical…

· Editorial Staff

Man Reveals How Scam Artists Hack Amazon to Become ‘Best Selling’ Authors

Brent Underwood made headlines last month after uploading a photo of his foot to Amazon Books to prove how easy it is to become an Amazon “bestselling” author. He executed the stunt after he became fed up with individuals putting up obscure content on Amazon in order to get the…

· Editorial Staff

Man Uploads Picture of His Foot to Amazon, Immediately Becomes ‘No. 1 Bestseller’

Apparently anyone can now earn the highly coveted title of being an “Amazon Bestseller” book by taking a picture of their foot and selling it online. It seems that the recognition of being an “Amazon Bestseller” book is not as prestigious as one may think. Some have even accused…

· Laura Dang

Former Employee Who Survived Cancer as a New Mom Calls Out Amazon’s CEO

In a new essay, former Amazon employee Julia Cheiffetz offers CEO Jeff Bezos feedback on how Amazon treated her when she gave birth to a baby and was diagnosed with cancer six weeks after. In her story posted on Medium, Cheiffetz recalls weeping in her chair after reading the…

· Riley Schatzle

Amazon’s New Service Will Deliver Alcohol to Your Home Within an Hour

Amazon Inc. announced on Tuesday that they will be introducing a new service called “Prime Now” that will concentrate on on-demand services including news, TV, video and, most interestingly, alcohol. For the first time ever, the massive online retailer is expanding from an…

· Laura Dang

Angry Wife of a Former Amazon Employee to CEO: Work Schedule Was ‘Almost Unbearable’

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has been at the center of criticism following the release of a New York Times exposé that highlighted his company’s “brutal” work environment and controversial management practices. In response to Jeff Bezos’ memo to employees on Monday, one spouse of a…

· Laura Dang

Amazon’s CEO is Not Impressed With What the New York Times Had to Say About His Company

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is fighting back against accusations from a recent New York Times exposé that decried the company as a “bruising” place to work. The Times article questioned Amazon’s leadership principles by highlighting the company’s unreasonably high demands and its…

· Editorial Staff

Here’s a Comparison of Amazon and Walmart Just in Time for ‘Prime Day’

Tomorrow, July 15, is “Prime Day,” Amazon’s one-day shopping event that’s been advertised as having “more deals than Black Friday.” To make things a little more interesting, Walmart has initiated a sale rivalry with Amazon, potentially making tomorrow one of the biggest shopping…

· Augustine Reyes Chan

Amazon Fighting Walmart Over Who Has the Best Sale is Great News for Shoppers

Walmart is going head to head with Amazon by offering “Black Friday deals” on July 15, shortly after Amazon declared their own “Prime Day.” Last week, Amazon, the behemoth online e-tailer, announced that it would slash prices on many items on Wednesday, July 15, just as they do…

· Max Chang

Alleged Amazon Employee Warns Interns to ‘STAY THE F–K AWAY from Amazon’

If you are considering applying for a job at Amazon, specifically at their headquarters in Seattle, you may want to read one man’s controversial advice first. A new post gaining steam on Reddit from “amzn_vet_throwaway,” who claims to be “an old man who has been at Amazon way…

· Sebastian Dillon

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ New Rocket Looks a Lot Like a Penis

Does Jeff Bezos’ new rocket look like a dick, or what? Yesterday, almost by surprise, rocket company Blue Origin, founded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in 2000, launched their spaceship, New Shepherd, from their West Texas launch base, ushering in another company that will…

· Editorial Staff

This Insanely Huge Robot Can Be Yours for a Cool $1 Million On Amazon

If you had a million dollars, what’s the first thing you would buy? If you said, “a 5-ton, 13-foot-tall, 5 mph-capable, wearable robot,” then you’re not only ultra rad, you’re also in luck. On sale on Amazon Japan is the Kuratas, the invention of Kogoro Kurata, a Japanese…

· Benny Luo

Amazon Introduces Drones That Will Deliver Packages in 30 Minutes or Less

During tonights episode of 60 Minutes, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos introduced Amazon Prime Air, a new delivery system that intends to deliver packages via unmanned aerial drones. The goal of this project is to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less.

· Ryan General

Vietnamese American to Play the ‘Biggest New Part’ in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

“The Last Jedi” panel at the Star Wars Celebration on Friday unveiled the character Rose, a “Resistance” maintenance worker played by Asian American Kelly Marie Tran. While it was revealed that she will be joining the main heroes from “The Force Awakens”, not much else was made…

· King Malleta

Tamagotchi is Back and All 90s Kids are Excited AF

Remember the Japanese electronic pocket pet that everyone had in the 90s? It’s back and it’s bringing with it all the nostalgic feels. According to Mashable, Japanese toymaker Bandai is re-releasing the mega-famous electronic pet from 20 years ago.

· King Malleta

Man Buys Limited Edition Yeezys for $750, Gets Trolled Hard

The Yeezy 350 Boost Turtle Dove edition is probably one of the most in-demand and most expensive sneakers in the market. So when a man found a pair on sale price, there was no other choice but to take the leap and buy them. The limited edition sneaker is the brainchild of Kanye…

· Carl Samson

Psychologist Argues Chinese People Think Like 6-Month-Old Infants

A psychologist has argued that most Chinese people have the mental age of a six-month-old and never got out of what Sigmund Freud called the oral stage in his psychosexual theory of development. The oral stage is the first of Freud’s five stages, where the mouth serves as the…

· Ryan General

Disney Channel’s First Asian-American-Centered Show Launches With an Unusual Twist

Disney Channel’s new show “Andi Mack” is already making waves among audiences for its unconventional plot and its shocking twists. The show was created by Terri Minsky, the brilliant mind behind the fan favorite “Lizzie McGuire”.

· Ryan General

Singer’s Controversial ‘Trump’ Grammy’s Dress is Designed By a Filipino Immigrant

Despite not actually being nominated for any award at this year’s Grammy’s, singer and Scientologist Joy Villa was able to catch everyone’s attention on the red carpet on Sunday night with her gown with the patriotic red, white and blue motif. What made it more eye-catching was…

· Carl Samson

Scarlett Johansson Still Has No Clue Why Asians Are Upset She’s in ‘Ghost in the Shell’

In the wake of controversy surrounding Scarlett Johansson’s casting in “Ghost In The Shell”, the actress herself spoke to clarify her position against allegations of “whitewashing.” The live-action movie adapted from the popular manga drew flak when its first trailer was…

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Coupang is Korea's Amazon — overnight Rocket Delivery plus Coupang Play, a streaming service bundling K-content and live sports into the shopping habit.

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Coupang is Korea's Amazon — overnight Rocket Delivery plus Coupang Play, a streaming service bundling K-content and live sports into the shopping habit.

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Coupang is Korea's Amazon — overnight Rocket Delivery plus Coupang Play, a streaming service bundling K-content and live sports into the shopping habit.

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Amorepacific · Beauty · KRX:090430

A skincare sale only matters if people come back for the second bottle.

The first sale matters less than the repeat routine.

Source: Amorepacific
201% revenue growth
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Explainer · Amorepacific

K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.

The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.

Source: Amorepacific
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