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Amazon has reinstated “oppressive and dangerous” productivity quotas in the run up to Prime Day exposing employees to greater risk of catching COVID-19.

Amazon accused of breaking virus safety measures to ensure smooth Prime Day

October 15, 2020

Amazon has reinstated “oppressive and dangerous” productivity quotas in the run up to Prime Day exposing employees to greater risk of catching COVID-19. According to Bloomberg, plaintiffs in an ongoing…

Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that he had contracted COVID-19 sent sales of thermometers and disinfectant wipes skyrocketing across the US.

Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis sends sales of thermometers and disinfecting wipes skyrocketing

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Amazon Coronavirus COVID 19 Donald Trump Thermometer Wipes

October 5, 2020

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Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that he had contracted COVID-19 sent sales of thermometers and disinfectant wipes skyrocketing across the US. Amazon saw sales of its own branded Solimo disinfecting wipes…

Amazon a “threat to public health” as over 19,000 workers contract COVID-19

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activist Amazon Athena Coronavirus COVID 19 Whole Foods

October 2, 2020

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Amazon says that nearly 20,000 frontline workers in the US have contracted COVID-19, the equivalent of 1.44 per cent of its total workforce. Amazon disclosed the figures, which cover both…

Online retail sales growth has slowed for the third consecutive month as shopping grow cautious of spending as a second lockdown looms.

21% of UK shoppers say they’re now worried about how much they spend online

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Coronavirus COVID 19 online shopping Toluna

October 1, 2020

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COVID-19 has permanently impacted how 80 per cent of Brits will shop in the future as the dramatic shift online looks increasingly like it is here to stay. More than…

Ecommerce growth is set to be driven largely by the over-65s after in the coming months amid a massive shift in consumer spending habits.

Over 65s set to drive ecommerce growth as COVID-19 sparks “generational divide”

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COVID 19 ecommerce Mintel

July 10, 2020

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Ecommerce growth is set to be driven largely by the over-65s after in the coming months amid a massive shift in consumer spending habits. According to new research from Mintel,…

Amazon is on the hunt for 40 new distribution hubs across the UK as it continues its aggressive property expansion.

Amazon employees protest across Germany as “at least 30” contract coronavirus

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Amazon Coronavirus COVID 19 Germany Verdi

June 30, 2020

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Amazon workers across Germany held strikes over worker safety yesterday after “at least 30 to 40” employees tested positive for COVID-19. German labour union Verdi accused Amazon of “endangering the…

The battle of the designer face masks is heating up as a raft of brands follow Uniqlo and Under Armour’s lead in creating high-tech fashionable PPE.

Under Armour to launch Sportsmask “specifically designed for athletes” to wear during training

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COVID 19 facemask Sportsmask Under Armour

June 29, 2020

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Under Armour is set to launch a new “Sportsmask” designed to keep wearers safe while they exercise. The sportswear giant is expecting to launch the new £26 mask in the…

Apple is set to start reopening its retail stores across the US after being forced to close them for a second time due to a spike in coronavirus cases.

Apple forced to close 14 more stores in Florida as COVID-19 cases rise by thousands per day

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Apple Coronavirus COVID 19 Florida Store closures

June 26, 2020

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Apple is being forced to shut a further 14 stores across Florida just weeks after reopening doors as coronavirus cases across the state grow by thousands per day. Earlier this…

Apple forced to re-close 11 stores just weeks after re-opening as US COVID-19 cases skyrocket

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Apple Arizona Coronavirus COVID 19 Florida

June 22, 2020

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Apple has announced that it will re-close more than 10 stores across the US as cases of coronavirus continue to skyrocket in many states. Just weeks after reopening large chunks…

£5.3bn boost for UK’s ecommerce sector due to pandemic

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Amazon Ascential Coronavirus COVID 19 ecommerce Edge pandemic

June 15, 2020

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Coronavirus is expected to have added £5.3 billion to the UK’s ecommerce sector by the end of the year, with Amazon poised to benefit the most. Online sales in 2020…

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Amazon accused of breaking virus safety measures to ensure smooth Prime Day

Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis sends sales of thermometers and disinfecting wipes skyrocketing

Amazon a “threat to public health” as over 19,000 workers contract COVID-19

21% of UK shoppers say they’re now worried about how much they spend online

Over 65s set to drive ecommerce growth as COVID-19 sparks “generational divide”

Amazon employees protest across Germany as “at least 30” contract coronavirus

Under Armour to launch Sportsmask “specifically designed for athletes” to wear during training

Apple forced to close 14 more stores in Florida as COVID-19 cases rise by thousands per day

Apple forced to re-close 11 stores just weeks after re-opening as US COVID-19 cases skyrocket

£5.3bn boost for UK’s ecommerce sector due to pandemic

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