Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
Back to profile975 entries · Page 26 of 49
2021
Databricks announces $1 billion Series G funding
Databricks announced a $1 billion Series G funding round led by Franklin Templeton, valuing the company at $28 billion. Amazon, Alphabet, Salesforce and other investors participated.
2021
Amazon One rolls out to additional Seattle stores
Amazon began adding Amazon One as an entry option at its Madison & Minor Amazon Go location in Seattle, with rollout to two additional Amazon Go stores planned in the following weeks.
2021
Amazon agrees to $8.2 million wage-lawsuit settlement
Amazon agreed to pay $8.2 million to settle a class-action wage-theft lawsuit brought by contract delivery drivers in Washington state. The lawsuit alleged wage and overtime violations; the settlement agreement is reported, not a court determination of those allegations.
2021
Former Amazon worker files meal-break lawsuit
Former Amazon employee Lovenia Scott sued Amazon, alleging that it failed to provide required meal breaks and sufficient rest breaks to workers. The suit claimed workers sometimes had to monitor walkie-talkies during meal breaks and alleged that shifts were chronically understaffed.
2021
Amazon Prime launches in Saudi Arabia
Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Prime in Saudi Arabia, offering members local and international delivery benefits, digital content and gaming benefits, with monthly and annual membership options.
2021
Anker launches 10W PowerWave charging stand in India
Anker launched its 10W PowerWave charging stand in India. The product was priced at Rs 1,999 and was available online with Amazon and through leading retail stores in India.
2021
Amazon rolls out Alexa Guard Plus
Amazon began rolling out Alexa Guard Plus, a subscription service for Alexa users that includes a 24-hour helpline, alerts for sounds associated with break-ins and deterrence features. It costs $5 per month or $49 per year and is available to US customers with a free one-month trial.
2021
Amazon challenges European Commission decision in court
Amazon sued to annul the European Commission’s decision allowing Italy’s competition watchdog to pursue a separate case concerning Amazon’s seller-selection practices. The Commission said it would defend its case in court.
2021
Amazon and Startup India partner on Propel accelerator
Amazon said it had partnered with Startup India to launch Propel, an accelerator programme for early-stage Indian consumer brands seeking to sell in global markets.
2021
Amazon partners to launch startup accelerator programme
Amazon said it partnered with Startup India, Sequoia Capital India and Fireside Ventures to launch the Amazon Global Selling Propel accelerator programme for early-stage consumer-product startups seeking to reach international markets.
2021
Rivian closes $2.65 billion funding round
Rivian said it closed a $2.65 billion funding round on Tuesday, with the round led by T. Rowe Price and participation from several investors, including Amazon and Ford.
2021
Amazon sues EU antitrust regulators over Italian case
Amazon sued EU antitrust regulators, asking the General Court to annul the European Commission’s decision to exclude Italy from its wider investigation into the company’s seller-selection criteria. The Italian case concerns allegations that Amazon used its size, power and data to gain an unfair advantage over smaller merchants.
2021
Amazon, YELLOW and Georgia Tech launch Your Voice is Power collaboration
Amazon, YELLOW and Georgia Tech unveiled the Your Voice is Power educational collaboration, which combines coding lessons and discussions of racial justice with a student music-remix competition. The competition is open to middle and high school students in the United States and Canada.
2021
Amazon sues to combine EU and Italian antitrust investigations
Amazon filed suit in the EU General Court seeking to combine investigations by the European Commission and the Italian Competition Authority. Both authorities allege that Amazon favors its own retail brands and brands using Amazon fulfillment services with superior promotion; those allegations are not presented as a court determination.
2021
Protests organized against Amazon over Tandav
BJP lawmakers and others organized protests against Amazon over the web series Tandav, which they alleged insulted Hindu gods and goddesses.
2021
Realme announces RealPublic Sale discounts
Realme announced its RealPublic Sale on realme.com, planned for January 20–24, 2021, with deals and discounts on a range of products. It also announced that Realme products would have deals during sales on Amazon and Flipkart.
2021
Amazon faces backlash over Tandav
Amazon faced backlash in India over the web series Tandav after a ruling-party official filed a police complaint alleging that it insulted Hindu gods and goddesses, and threatened a protest at the company’s Mumbai office. Other BJP lawmakers also criticized the series. The ministry reportedly summoned Amazon Prime Video officials in connection with the controversy.
2021
Amazon acquires Selz
Amazon acquired Selz, an Australian e-commerce platform that provides tools for businesses to launch online stores. Selz said it would work with Amazon to build tools for entrepreneurs.
2021
Amazon India announces Great Republic Day Sale
Amazon India announced that its Great Republic Day Sale would run from January 20 to 23, 2021, with early access for Prime members and discounts on products and purchases made with eligible cards.
2021
Parler sues Amazon over hosting suspension
Parler sued Amazon in U.S. district court, alleging that Amazon's decision to suspend its web-hosting services was illegal and politically motivated. Amazon said the lawsuit had no merit.