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Amazon prevented from undercutting book shops with new legislation

October 27, 2021

French lawmakers have introduced a new draft bill that would set a minimum price for book deliveries, in a bid to stop Amazon from offering free delivery, protecting local French…

Data protection at global consumer forefront due to Covid-19

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June 22, 2021

Jasdip Sensi

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Over three quarters (76 per cent) of global consumers believe brands need to do more to protect their data, according to new research by privacy-enhanced data analytics solutions provider Trūata.…

Ikea has been found guilty of illegally spying on its employees over a number of years and has been fined €1 million by a Frech Court.

Ikea fined €1m and found guilty of illegally spying on staff

June 15, 2021

Ikea has been found guilty of illegally spying on its employees over a number of years and has been fined €1 million by a Frech Court. The world’s largest furniture…

Ikea has been accused of illegally spying on both customers and employees as two former chief executives prepare to stand trial.

Ikea ex-CEOs face up to 10 years in prison over allegations they illegally spied on employees and customers

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March 22, 2021

Ben Stevens

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Ikea has been accused of illegally spying on both customers and employees as two former chief executives prepare to stand trial. The French subsidiary of Ikea, which employs over 10,000…

Amazon has announced plans to delay its Black Friday sales event in France to allow smaller independent retailers struggling during lockdown the chance to compete.

Amazon to delay Black Friday in France as it bows to pressure from independent retailers

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Amazon Black Friday Carrefour France

November 23, 2020

Ben Stevens

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Amazon has announced plans to delay its Black Friday sales event in France to allow smaller independent retailers struggling during lockdown the chance to compete. The ecommerce giant, alongside other…

Amazon is being sued by New York’s attorney general who argued its extreme profit margins “came at the expense of the lives, health and safety of its frontline workers”.

Amazon forced to withdraw Black Friday discount advertising in France due to lockdown

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November 3, 2020

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

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Amazon has been told to withdraw its advertising for pre-Black Friday discounts in France after the government decided it was unfair for small shops who had been forced to close.…

Amazon has seen the shock departure of one of its vice presidents who said remaining at the company would have meant “signing off on actions I despised”.

Amazon faces fines of €1 million per day for selling non-essential items in France as it shuts all warehouses

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Amazon COVID 19 France non-essential SUD-Solidaire

April 16, 2020

Ben Stevens

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Amazon has been forced to close all its warehouses in France after a landmark court order demanded the retailer cease all non-essential deliveries. The online retailer could now be fined…

Amazon is building a new 1.75 million sq ft distribution centre in Nottinghamshire creating more than 1000 jobs.

Amazon warehouse workers strike as staff COVID-19 cases rise

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Amazon CFDT France Strike Warehouse workers

March 19, 2020

Ben Stevens

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Amazon has confirmed the first COVID-19 infection in its US delivery network as its warehouse staff in France strike amid fears of contagion. The retailer’s delivery station in Queens, New…

Apple, Amazon and other tech giants could soon be banned from limiting the lifespan of their devices and be forced to provide repair manuals and spare parts.

French regulator hands Apple £1bn fine for anti-competitive behaviour

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March 17, 2020

Ava Szajna-Hopgood

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The French Competition Authority on Monday announced it will fine Apple EUR 1.1 billion (GBP 1 billion) over restrictions it placed in contracts with wholesalers. In the biggest antitrust fine…

Amazon’s expansion into India has hit another obstacle as the country’s antitrust body digs deeper into a major acquisition.

Amazon’s French and Indian sites should be added to “Notorious Markets” list according to trade body

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AAFA Amazon American Apparel & Footwear Association France India Notorious Markets

October 3, 2019

Ben Stevens

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Amazon’s French and Indian operations should be added to the list of “Notorious Markets” where counterfeit goods flourish, according to an influential trade group. The American Apparel & Footwear Association…

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Amazon prevented from undercutting book shops with new legislation

Data protection at global consumer forefront due to Covid-19

Ikea fined €1m and found guilty of illegally spying on staff

Amazon to delay Black Friday in France as it bows to pressure from independent retailers

Amazon forced to withdraw Black Friday discount advertising in France due to lockdown

Amazon faces fines of €1 million per day for selling non-essential items in France as it shuts all warehouses

Amazon warehouse workers strike as staff COVID-19 cases rise

French regulator hands Apple £1bn fine for anti-competitive behaviour

Amazon’s French and Indian sites should be added to “Notorious Markets” list according to trade body

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