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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

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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. Yesterday the…

Asos’ Barnsley warehouse “should stay open” if changes are made according to the Community workers’ union despite widespread calls from staff and the public to close operations.

Asos warehouse “should stay open” if changes are made says union despite widespread calls for closure

April 1, 2020

Ben Stevens

Ecommerce, Industry, News

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Asos’ Barnsley warehouse “should stay open” if changes are made according to the Community workers’ union despite widespread calls from staff and the public to close operations. Community, which has…

China’s retail sector is not due to fully recover for the coronavirus outbreak until the second half of 2020, according to experts.

China’s retail market not set to recover fully until 2nd half of 2020

March 31, 2020

Ben Stevens

Industry, News

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China’s retail sector is not due to fully recover for the coronavirus outbreak until the second half of 2020, according to experts. Savills China Retail has predicted that although shoppers…

The sharp rise in home deliveries is soon set to lead to a national cardboard shortage, which will cause massive disruption in the transport of food and medicine.

Increased home deliveries will lead to national cardboard shortage threatening food and medicine distribution

March 31, 2020

Ben Stevens

Delivery / Supply Chain, Industry, News

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The sharp rise in home deliveries is soon set to lead to a national cardboard shortage, which will cause massive disruption in the transport of food and medicine. The Recycling…

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

March 31, 2020

Ben Stevens

Ecommerce, Industry, marketplace

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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…

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 staff to strike “until the building gets sanitized” after another employee contracts virus

March 30, 2020

Ben Stevens

Ecommerce, Industry, News

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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…

Apple is considering delaying the release of its next iPhone by months due to the coronavirus pandemic as smartphone sales dive 14 per cent.

Apple could delay 5G iPhone launch by “months” due to outbreak

March 27, 2020

Ben Stevens

Industry, News

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Apple is considering delaying the release of its next iPhone by months due to the coronavirus pandemic as smartphone sales dive 14 per cent. Apple’s new iPhone, set to be…

Ocado’s chairman has urged the British public not to “panic” over potential food shortages as it pauses its guaranteed “reserved” delivery service.

“Don’t panic”: Ocado’s chairman says there is no danger of food shortages as it’s forced to pause more services

March 27, 2020

Ben Stevens

Ecommerce, Industry, News

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Ocado’s chairman has urged the British public not to “panic” over potential food shortages as it pauses its guaranteed “reserved” delivery service. Lord Stuart Rose, who himself believes he has…

New “wartime” measures could be brought in by the government to prevent sellers profiteering from essential items in high demand during the UK’s lockdown.

Government exploring “wartime” measures to prevent profiteering on online platforms

March 26, 2020

Ben Stevens

Industry, News

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New “wartime” measures could be brought in by the government to prevent sellers profiteering from essential items in high demand during the UK’s lockdown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke out…

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

March 26, 2020

Ben Stevens

Ecommerce, Industry, marketplace

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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…

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

Asos warehouse “should stay open” if changes are made says union despite widespread calls for closure

China’s retail market not set to recover fully until 2nd half of 2020

Increased home deliveries will lead to national cardboard shortage threatening food and medicine distribution

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

Amazon staff to strike “until the building gets sanitized” after another employee contracts virus

Apple could delay 5G iPhone launch by “months” due to outbreak

“Don’t panic”: Ocado’s chairman says there is no danger of food shortages as it’s forced to pause more services

Government exploring “wartime” measures to prevent profiteering on online platforms

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

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