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2021
Amazon reaches nationwide NLRB settlement on workers’ organizing rights
Amazon reached a nationwide settlement with the National Labor Relations Board after six cases in which workers said the company had limited their ability to organize. Under the agreement, Amazon pledged to make organizing easier for warehouse employees and to notify current and former warehouse workers of their rights.
2021
Amazon sues to quash ED probe
Amazon moved the Delhi High Court seeking to quash the Enforcement Directorate probe into its 2019 investment in Future Group, objecting to the agency's request for legally privileged documents.
2021
Amazon sues India's Enforcement Directorate
Amazon sued India's Enforcement Directorate in the dispute concerning Future Group; the article says the agency had been probing Amazon's investment for suspected violations of foreign investment laws.
2021
Amazon sues India’s Enforcement Directorate over investigation
Amazon filed a case in the Delhi High Court seeking to quash the Enforcement Directorate’s investigation into one of its 2019 deals. In its filing, Amazon described the inquiry as a “fishing and roving” exercise.
2021
Amazon One becomes available at Hudson Nonstop in Dallas
Hudson made Amazon One palm recognition available at its Hudson Nonstop store at Dallas Love Field Airport, giving travelers another way to enter and pay. The deployment expanded the collaboration between Hudson and Amazon.
2021
CCI fines Amazon 2 billion rupees
India’s Competition Commission fined Amazon 2 billion rupees, approximately $26.3 million, over concealing facts about the transaction.
2021
CCI revokes approval for Amazon–Future Coupons transaction
India’s Competition Commission revoked its approval for Amazon’s transaction to acquire a stake in Future Coupons.
2021
OSHA opens probe into fatal Amazon facility collapse
OSHA said it was launching an investigation into the fatal collapse of an Amazon facility in Illinois after a tornado struck it. Six people died. The article reports that the investigation may result in citations and proposed penalties if violations are found; it does not report a finding of violations.
2021
Zebronics offers introductory price for Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro
Zebronics set an introductory price of Rs. 8,999 for the Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro on Amazon.in, compared with the stated MRP of Rs. 29,999.
2021
Zebronics launches Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro soundbar
Zebronics launched the Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro, an 80W Alexa-enabled soundbar. The product was stated to be available on Amazon.in from December 10 at an introductory price.
2021
Italian authority fines Amazon for alleged abuse of dominance
Italy's antitrust authority fined Amazon €1.13 billion for abuse of a dominant position, saying Amazon used its position to promote its Fulfillment by Amazon logistics service. Amazon said it strongly disagreed and would appeal.
2021
Italy fines Amazon over its logistics practices
Italy’s antitrust regulator fined Amazon 1.13 billion euros, saying Amazon leveraged its dominant position to encourage sellers on Amazon.it to use Fulfillment by Amazon, harming competing logistics operators. Amazon said it strongly disagreed with the fine and planned to appeal.
2021
Italy fines Amazon €1.13 billion over alleged competition abuses
Italy's antitrust regulator fined Amazon €1.13 billion for competition-related abuses. The regulator alleged that Amazon's Italian subsidiary used its strong position to pressure retailers into using its logistics service. Amazon said it strongly disagreed with the ruling and would appeal.
2021
Italian antitrust authority fines Amazon €1.13bn
Italy’s antitrust regulator fined Amazon €1.13bn for abusing its market dominance. The regulator said Amazon steered sellers toward its logistics service, harming competing e-commerce logistics operators. Amazon said it disagreed with the decision and planned to appeal.
2021
Italy fines Amazon over treatment of independent sellers
Italy’s competition authority fined Amazon 1.13 billion euros, accusing the company of exploiting its dominant position against independent sellers in violation of EU competition rules. Amazon said it strongly disagreed and would appeal; the authority ordered it to grant qualifying third-party sellers sales benefits and visibility on Amazon.it.
2021
Amazon partners with Washington state education division on student technology training
Amazon Web Services partnered with the Secondary Education and Pathway Preparation division of Washington state's Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide high school students access to company training programs and technology certifications free of charge.
2021
Amazon launches AI and ML scholarship program with Intel and Udacity
Amazon launched the AWS AI & ML Scholarship Program in collaboration with Intel and Udacity. The program provides 2,000 Udacity Nanodegree scholarships each year, as well as mentorship from Amazon and Intel employees.
2021
Amazon adds Secrets Detector to CodeGuru
Amazon announced an update to its CodeGuru platform adding Secrets Detector, a feature that uses machine learning to detect secrets in source code during code review and suggest steps to secure them.
2021
Sainsbury’s launches checkout-free SmartShop Pick & Go store
Sainsbury’s launched a checkout-free SmartShop Pick & Go store at Holborn Circus in London, using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology.
2021
Sainsbury’s launches SmartShop Pick & Go
Sainsbury’s launched SmartShop Pick & Go, a contactless, checkout-free shopping service at its Holborn Circus convenience store, using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology.