Morning Business Report: Alexa upgrades, Sam’s Club price hike, and new weight loss drug

Several major updates across tech, retail, and food industries are making headlines.

(LILAMAX)- Alexa Plus users can now order food directly from Grubhub and Uber Eats through the AI assistant. The feature is included with an Amazon Prime membership.

Meanwhile, Sam’s Club is raising the cost of its basic annual membership from $50 to $60. The company, owned by Walmart, last increased membership prices in 2013.

LinkedIn is warning users about a rise in fake recruiters asking for résumés. The scams often begin as job opportunities but shift into critiques of résumés followed by sales pitches. Experts advise asking for key details like company name, job description, and compensation — and to walk away if those cannot be provided.

In health news, Eli Lilly has received FDA approval for a new GLP-1 weight loss pill. The company says the medication will begin shipping to pharmacies Monday.

According to CNBC, SpaceX has quietly filed for an initial public offering, potentially becoming the largest IPO ever with a reported $1.25 trillion valuation.

And in the food industry, Hershey says it will return to using real milk and dark chocolate in all products by 2027. The move comes after criticism over the company’s use of cheaper ingredients like vegetable oil and peanut butter cream instead of real peanut butter.