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Amazon is being investigated by New York City’s commission on human rights after it sacked a warehouse worker who led a strike in protest of coronavirus safety measures.

Amazon under investigation by New York City’s human rights commission after sacking strike organiser

April 1, 2020

Amazon, Bill De Blasio, Chris Smalls, Human Rights Commission, New York

Amazon is being investigated by New York City’s commission on human rights after it sacked a warehouse worker who led a strike in protest of coronavirus safety measures. Yesterday the…

Ebay will today waive shop fees for sellers who have been forced to shut their shops temporarily during the coronavirus lockdown.

Ebay waives seller fees for those forced to shut down amid outbreak

March 31, 2020

Ben Stevens

Ecommerce, marketplace

Ebay, Hard Holiday, lockdown, out of stock, Seller fees

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Ebay will today waive shop fees for sellers who have been forced to shut their shops temporarily during the coronavirus lockdown. Sellers will now be able to put their shops…

Amazon fires employee who led strike against coronavirus safety conditions for “violating social distancing guidelines”

March 31, 2020

Ben Stevens

Ecommerce, Industry, marketplace

Amazon, Chris Smalls, Coronavirus, COVID 19, Protest, Staten Island

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Amazon has sacked the worker who led yesterday’s strike over coronavirus safety conditions for “violating social distancing guidelines”. Chris Smalls, who yesterday staged a walk-out at Amazon’s warehouse in Staten…

StockX says the coronavirus has been “great for our business and growth” as shoppers are forced to turn online to make purchases.

StockX says coronavirus has been “great for our business and growth”

March 30, 2020

Ben Stevens

Apps / Mobile, marketplace, News

Coronavirus, Scott Cutler, StockX

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StockX says the coronavirus has been “great for our business and growth” as shoppers are forced to turn online to make purchases. Scott Cutler, the sneaker start-up’s chief executive, said…

Ebay has announced a 30-day payment holiday for all of the registered businesses on its platform to help SME’s keep their business running throughout the crisis.

Ebay announces 30-day payment holiday for 300,000 businesses

March 26, 2020

Ben Stevens

marketplace

Amazon, Ebay, payment, Rob Hattrell, SMEs

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Ebay has announced a 30-day payment holiday for all of the registered businesses on its platform to help SME’s keep their business running throughout the crisis. Any of Ebay’s 300,000…

Amazon pauses loan repayments for sellers until May in major push to keep thousands afloat

March 26, 2020

Ben Stevens

Ecommerce, Industry, marketplace

Amazon, Amazon Loan, Coronavirus, COVID 19, fulfilled by Amazon

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Amazon is temporarily pausing loan repayments for its sellers to help them stay afloat during the coronavirus lockdown, Reuters reported. The online retail giant announced today that sellers who had…

Ebay is imposing “Emergency Listing Restrictions” to help tackle price gouging on its platform amid calls for online sellers to do more.

Ebay imposes “Emergency Listing Restrictions” to tackle price gougers

March 25, 2020

Ben Stevens

Ecommerce, marketplace

Ebay, Emergency Listing Restrictions, Price Gouging, Which?

Ebay is imposing “Emergency Listing Restrictions” to help tackle price gouging on its platform amid calls for online sellers to do more. The online marketplace informed its sellers this week…

Amazon staff at its key warehouse in New York are planning to strike today in a bid to force the retailer to deep clean the site and provide extra protection for employees.

Amazon confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases in US logistics network as staff protests continue

March 25, 2020

Ben Stevens

Companies, marketplace

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Amazon has been criticised for failing to shut its affected facilities after two more staff in the US were confirmed to have contracted the virus. Last week Amazon revealed that…

Alibaba is facing a backlash from staff after demanding they submit detailed daily health reports.

Alibaba faces backlash after forcing staff to fill out daily health reports

March 24, 2020

Ben Stevens

Companies, Ecommerce, marketplace, News

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Alibaba is facing a backlash from staff after demanding they submit detailed daily health reports. Lazada, Alibaba’s Southeast Asian arm, is understood to be demanding that staff fill out detailed…

Etsy has introduced a range of new measures to help its sellers who have been impacted by the outbreak of coronavirus.

Etsy pledges $5m to help “businesses continue to thrive” amid outbreak

March 23, 2020

Ben Stevens

Advertising, marketplace

Bing, Etsy, Facebook, Google, Instagram, Josh Silverman, Pinterest

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Etsy has introduced a range of new measures to help its sellers who have been impacted by the outbreak of coronavirus. In a letter to Etsy sellers, the online marketplaces…

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Amazon under investigation by New York City’s human rights commission after sacking strike organiser

Ebay waives seller fees for those forced to shut down amid outbreak

Amazon fires employee who led strike against coronavirus safety conditions for “violating social distancing guidelines”

StockX says coronavirus has been “great for our business and growth”

Ebay announces 30-day payment holiday for 300,000 businesses

Amazon pauses loan repayments for sellers until May in major push to keep thousands afloat

Ebay imposes “Emergency Listing Restrictions” to tackle price gougers

Amazon confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases in US logistics network as staff protests continue

Alibaba faces backlash after forcing staff to fill out daily health reports

Etsy pledges $5m to help “businesses continue to thrive” amid outbreak

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