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Amazon’s Pandemic Labour Prompts Investigation in New York

The move comes after the e-commerce giant fired the leader of a Staten Island warehouse walkout.

Retail

Amazon’s Pandemic Labour Prompts Investigation in New York

The move comes after the e-commerce giant fired the leader of a Staten Island warehouse walkout.


Technology

French Court Backs Workers in Amazon Dispute over Virus Safety Measures

The spat has accentuated losses for some French businesses that were still managing to sell and ship through Amazon.

Technology

French Court Backs Workers in Amazon Dispute over Virus Safety Measures

The spat has accentuated losses for some French businesses that were still managing to sell and ship through Amazon.


Technology

French Court to Rule on Amazon Union Spat as Vendors Struggle

With most retailers closed in France, e-commerce has become a lifeline for many small firms.

Technology

French Court to Rule on Amazon Union Spat as Vendors Struggle

With most retailers closed in France, e-commerce has become a lifeline for many small firms.


Retail

On the Frontlines of Retail There Are No Heroes, Only Victims

Most retail workers are woefully underpaid, stripped of rights and treated as interchangeable parts in a global retail machine, writes Doug Stephens of Retail Prophet.

Retail

On the Frontlines of Retail There Are No Heroes, Only Victims

Most retail workers are woefully underpaid, stripped of rights and treated as interchangeable parts in a global retail machine, writes Doug Stephens of Retail Prophet.


Retail

Report: Amazon Deploys Thermal Cameras to Scan Warehouse Staff

The e-commerce giant has rolled out the technology in at least six warehouses outside Los Angeles and Seattle, according to employees and social media posts.

Retail

Report: Amazon Deploys Thermal Cameras to Scan Warehouse Staff

The e-commerce giant has rolled out the technology in at least six warehouses outside Los Angeles and Seattle, according to employees and social media posts.


Technology

Amazon France CEO Hopes to Reopen Warehouses 'Very Quickly'

The company closed six French warehouses after a fallout with its workers over safety measures during the coronavirus outbreak.

Technology

Amazon France CEO Hopes to Reopen Warehouses 'Very Quickly'

The company closed six French warehouses after a fallout with its workers over safety measures during the coronavirus outbreak.


Retail

5 Fashion M&A Predictions

Private equity firms, mega retailers and strategic groups that emerge from the crisis with cash to spare will be on the hunt. But what will they be buying?

Retail

5 Fashion M&A Predictions

Private equity firms, mega retailers and strategic groups that emerge from the crisis with cash to spare will be on the hunt. But what will they be buying?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | EBay Names CEO, Tapestry Adds to Board

This week, EBay hires a Walmart e-commerce executive to lead the company, while Coach owner Tapestry appoints the former chief executive of Hershey’s to its board.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | EBay Names CEO, Tapestry Adds to Board

This week, EBay hires a Walmart e-commerce executive to lead the company, while Coach owner Tapestry appoints the former chief executive of Hershey’s to its board.


Retail

Amazon to Temporarily Close French Warehouses After Court Ruling

The closure comes after a French court ordered the world's biggest online retailer to only deliver essential goods while it improves health and safety measures for employees, or face a fine.

Retail

Amazon to Temporarily Close French Warehouses After Court Ruling

The closure comes after a French court ordered the world's biggest online retailer to only deliver essential goods while it improves health and safety measures for employees, or face a fine.


Workplace & Talent

Protecting Workers' Rights Is Harder Than Ever in a Pandemic

Covid-19 has spotlighted inequalities that labour rights advocates have been campaigning to fix for years. But while the crisis could push forward systemic change, many fear it could also make things worse.

Workplace & Talent

Protecting Workers' Rights Is Harder Than Ever in a Pandemic

Covid-19 has spotlighted inequalities that labour rights advocates have been campaigning to fix for years. But while the crisis could push forward systemic change, many fear it could also make things worse.