Consumer poll shows how lockdown has seen Australian consumers turn to online retailers, including Amazon, and they expect to continue shopping this way for the rest of 2020. Australia – September 10, 2020 – Global e-commerce and marketplace specialist Pattern has polled Australian shoppers for the second time to assess their attitudes to Amazon Australia and understand
Amazon starts preparations to launch in Sweden
Amazon is planning to open its digital doors in Sweden next year. The upcoming launch of a dedicated Amazon website in Sweden has been officially announced. This would be the first time Amazon launches in a Nordic country. Other European countries Currently, Swedish customers can already shop on Amazon through its websites in other European countries, and get their
Amazon France warehouses close for a week
To avoid a potential fine of €1 million per day, Amazon shuts its warehouses in France for a week. This follows a French court ordering Amazon to limit its deliveries to essential goods. It also has to allow an inspection of the safety arrangements during the COVID-19 outbreak crisis. Based on this order, Amazon decided to temporarily close all six French warehouses instead
Amazon delays Prime day
Marketplace Amazon postpones its major summer shopping event, Prime Day, according to Reuters. This is due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Usually, the event takes place in July. At this moment, it is unlikely the event will happen at least in August. It expects a potential $100 million hit from excess devices it might now sell at a discount. The marketing event started in
Amazon extends return period, limits stock over 15kg
Amazon temporarily extends its return period and limits stock weights for products that require two people to pick, pack or ship. This is a consequence of new measurements for the business while dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. Return period Merchants on Amazon will see the platforms return window extended to the 31st of May, reports Tamebay. This accounts for all