In today's episode of This Changes Things hosts Baker Machado and Hope King bring you the top stories in business and tech, starting with Amazon's goal to take over the shipping industry.
Amazon announced it's preparing to launch its own delivery service for businesses. The service, dubbed "Shipping with Amazon" is expected to begin in Los Angeles for Amazon's independent merchants that sell on its site. From there, it plans to expand to other cities and outside businesses.
Plus, small businesses are slamming Whole Foods for new policies that charge the brands more for prime shelf space and dropping minimum order requirements. The brands are saying the new policies have hurt their bottom lines and aren't afraid to walk away if Whole Foods doesn't address the situation.
A historic wave of IPOs is about to hit Wall Street. For the average investor watching from the sidelines, the frenzy can engender fears of missing out.
Applied Aerospace & Defense CEO Trip Ferguson discusses the company's IPO, defense spending, space innovation, and the future of U.S. aerospace manufacturing.
David Fahrenthold, investigative reporter for The New York Times, examines rising costs, contracts, and transparency concerns in Trump's D.C. projects.
Amy Sullivan, President of Bed Bath & Beyond, joins us to discuss the brand’s comeback, its Container Store partnership and the future of home shopping.
