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Amazon: The "Everything Store" and the Changing Economy
Online shopping is the big story this holiday season… and that means Amazon. We hear how it's become an unstoppable force in ecommerce…and what that means for a changing economy.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenOnline shopping is the big story this holiday season… and that means Amazon. We hear how it's become an unstoppable force in ecommerce…and what that means for a changing economy.
Later on the program, an unlikely battle over children's letters to Santa Claus.
In this episode
3 storiesRide-Sharing Pick-ups Begin at LAX in Time for the Holidays
On one of the busiest days, the West Coast's busiest airport is opening up to the ride-sharing service. Starting today, LA International Airport will allow Lyft to pick up passengers, as we hear from Laura Nelson, transportation reporter for the Los Angeles Times , has more on the story.
Read the story7 minThe "Everything Store" and the Changing Economy
As another holiday season reaches a frenzied climax, more American shopping takes place on line than ever before. Amazon, the major force in e-commerce, is leaving Best Buy, Target and even WalMart far behind -- not just now but for the foreseeable future.
Read the story35 minThe Unlikely War over Santa Claus Letters
Santa Claus didn't start living at the North Pole until the 1920's, but American children were writing him letters long before that, and there lies a tale.
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