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2020
Rivian secures $2.5 billion in funding
Rivian secured $2.5 billion in fresh funding, with participation from Soros Fund Management, Coatue, Fidelity Management and Research Company, Baron Capital Group, Amazon and BlackRock.
2020
Rivian closes $2.5 billion investment round
Rivian announced that it had closed an investment round raising $2.5 billion, its largest investment round to date.
2020
Amazon rolls out larger delivery trucks
Amazon began rolling out a fleet of larger delivery trucks after ordering more than 2,200 vehicles from Shyft Group; the source reports that one was seen operating in Chicago and training was underway in the Los Angeles area.
2020
Amazon air cargo arm signs biofuel sourcing deal
Amazon's air cargo arm signed a deal to source six million gallons of bio-based sustainable aviation fuel.
2020
Amazon announces a Concord-area delivery station
Amazon Logistics signed a lease for a new delivery station in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, which was described as a planned facility intended to speed deliveries in the Charlotte metro area.
2020
Amazon reaches settlement with U.S. Treasury over alleged sanctions violations
Amazon reached a settlement with the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control over alleged sales to individuals in countries subject to U.S. sanctions. The Treasury Department said Amazon would pay $134,523.
2020
Amazon offers Echo Dot at half price in the UK
Amazon offered the Echo Dot for £24.99, half its £49.99 retail price, as part of its Summer Sale in the UK.
2020
Amazon launches ultraviolet disinfection robot
Amazon launched a mobile ultraviolet robot designed to disinfect surfaces; the article says the robot claims to kill bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.
2020
Amazon launches Wow Salary Days sale
Amazon announced and launched its Wow Salary Days sale, offering discounts and cashbacks on electrical appliances, TVs, furniture and other products through July 3, 2020.
2020
Amazon forecasts spending Q2 operating profit on COVID-related expenses
Amazon said it expected to spend all of its anticipated Q2 operating profit of about $4 billion, and possibly more, on COVID-related expenses.
2020
Barnana launches Plantain Tortilla Chips
Barnana launched Plantain Tortilla Chips in Himalayan Pink Salt and Lime & Sea Salt flavors, available nationwide in the United States through its website and Amazon.
2020
Amazon Australia announces plan for Sydney distribution centre
Amazon Australia confirmed plans to build a 200,000-square-metre robotic fulfilment centre at Oakdale West in western Sydney, with the stated aim of speeding deliveries and doubling capacity.
2020
Amazon launches Smart Stores in India
Amazon introduced its Smart Stores feature in India, allowing consumers to browse participating physical stores’ products and reviews through the Amazon app and pay online using Amazon Pay.
2020
Boult Audio launches Tru5ive Pro earbuds in India
Boult Audio announced the launch of its Tru5ive Pro truly wireless earbuds in India. The earbuds are priced at Rs 2,799 and available for purchase from Amazon.
2020
Amazon Prime Video begins rolling out Watch Party
Amazon Prime Video began rolling out Watch Party to Amazon Prime members in the U.S. The feature lets users watch video together with synchronized playback and chat, and is included at no extra cost with a Prime membership.
2020
Amazon acquires Zoox
Amazon acquired Zoox, a company working on autonomous ride-hailing vehicles. The article says Zoox's existing leaders would continue to lead the group.
2020
Amazon announces acquisition of Zoox
Amazon said it was buying autonomous-vehicle startup Zoox. The article reported that Axios put the price at about $1.2 billion.
2020
L'Oréal expands ModiFace virtual try-on service to Amazon Canada
L'Oréal's ModiFace began providing its augmented-reality and AI technology to Amazon beauty consumers in Canada, allowing customers to virtually test makeup shades using smartphone cameras. The service had previously been available in the U.S., U.K. and Japan.
2020
Amazon pledges US$2 billion to Climate Pledge Fund
Amazon pledged US$2 billion for a new Climate Pledge Fund to foster sustainable technologies and services that will enable it to achieve net zero carbon by 2040.
2020
Amazon announces $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund
Amazon announced a $2 billion venture capital fund to invest in companies whose products and services will facilitate the transition to a zero-carbon economy.