International sales decline and job cuts announced
- Amazon’s full-year profits halved to $12.2bn (£9.9bn) in FY22
- International sales fell 8% year-on-year to $34.5bn (£28.1bn)
- Operating income decreased to $2.7bn (£2.2bn) in Q4 with an international operating loss of $2.2bn (£1.8bn)
- Amazon plans to cut 18,000 jobs and temporarily halt Amazon Fresh expansion
- CEO Andy Jassy remains optimistic about long-term opportunities for the company
Amazon’s full-year profits halved to $12.2bn (£9.9bn) in FY22, as international sales fell 8% year-on-year to $34.5bn (£28.1bn). Despite a 12% increase in net sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year, its operating income decreased to $2.7bn (£2.2bn) in Q4 with an additional international operating loss of $2.2bn (£1.8bn). The company plans to cut 18,000 jobs and temporarily halt Amazon Fresh expansion. CEO Andy Jassy remains optimistic about the long-term opportunities for the company.
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