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
Amazon India temporarily stops shipping non-essential items to India
In line with earlier reports, Amazon India announced it temporarily discontinues accepting orders for low-priority products. This to prioritise urgent products such as household staples, health care and product safety items. Amazon does this to continue its services in light of the current COVID-19 crisis, reports Tamebay. Earlier, the online marketplace took these measure
Amazon to hire 100,000 new employees to support their service
Amazon hires up to 100,000 new employees to support the delivery of goods and critical supplies. As the online demand increases due to social distancing and self-isolation because of COVID-19, Amazon works hard to keep things running smoothly. Specific product categories see a high increase in demand. Amongst these are household essentials and medical supplies. Earlier, the