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American to buy JetSmart stake, expand South America flying

Bloomberg American Airlines Group Inc agreed to buy a stake in JetSmart Airlines SpA, a privately held, low-cost carrier based in Chile, and establish a partnership that the larger carrier hinted could open the door to additional deals with other discounters operated by Indigo Partners LLC. American will spend an undisclosed amount for an unspecified minority stake in JetSmart, one ...

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Amazon’s union election should be re-run: Official

Bloomberg A federal official has recommended overturning the results of a union election at an Amazon.com Inc warehouse in Alabama, giving the retail union an opportunity to reverse its defeat, according to people familiar with the issue. After losing the election in April, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union appealed the outcome to the National Labor Relations Board, setting ...

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Whole Foods tacks on delivery fee in US cities

Bloomberg Amazon.com Inc is tacking on a delivery fee for Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market in several US cities, an indication that the economics of grocery delivery continue to pose a challenge for even the world’s largest online retailer. Shoppers were informed of a $9.95 service fee for deliveries beginning on August 30 in the Boston and ...

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