Jeff Bezos became the world's third-richest person again after Amazon shuts down ...

2026-01-29 - 15:31

Jeff Bezos reclaimed the title of the world's third-richest person as Amazon's stock surged. The e-commerce giant announced the closure of all Amazon Go and Fresh stores, shifting focus to same-day delivery and Whole Foods expansion. This strategic pivot comes as Amazon also initiated significant layoffs impacting corporate employees across its cloud and retail divisions.