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2020
Amazon expands online SNAP grocery access to 36 states
Amazon announced that people receiving federal nutrition assistance could use their benefits to purchase groceries online from Amazon in 36 states. The article describes this as an expansion of the SNAP online purchasing program.
2020
Nokia 5310 India launch and sale announced
HMD Global announced the Nokia 5310 feature phone in India. Pre-orders were to start June 16, with sales scheduled to begin June 23 through Nokia's online portal and Amazon.
2020
Bango enables SoftBank carrier billing on Amazon.co.jp
Bango enabled carrier billing for SoftBank customers on Amazon.co.jp, allowing customers to charge eligible purchases, membership fees and subscription services to their mobile phone bill.
2020
Cantabil enters e-commerce marketplaces
Cantabil Retail made its debut in the e-commerce marketplace through ventures with Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal and Paytm as part of its omnichannel strategy.
2020
Amazon launches School from Home store in India
Amazon announced and launched its School from Home store on its e-commerce platform in India. The store offers curated items for students studying from home, including textbooks, stationery, computers, and study furnishings.
2020
Amazon India announces School from Home store
Amazon India announced the launch of a School from Home store on Amazon.in, featuring curated study and writing essentials and related products.
2020
Amazon Business announces MSME Accelerate
Amazon Business announced MSME Accelerate, an initiative on Amazon.in/Business featuring product selection, deals, discounts, and savings for small businesses. The announced event was set to run through June 20.
2020
Amazon and Goldman Sachs introduce a small-business credit line
Amazon and Goldman Sachs introduced a digital credit line for U.S.-based merchants selling on Amazon; eligible sellers will receive invitations to apply for credit lines of up to $1 million.
2020
AWS sues former employee over non-compete agreement
AWS sued former employee Brian Hall, alleging that his move to Google Cloud violated a non-compete agreement and could expose AWS trade secrets. AWS asked the court to bar Hall from working for Google Cloud for 18 months; the dispute had not prevented him from formally joining Google at the time of reporting.
2020
Amazon announces Big Style Sale
Amazon announced that Amazon Prime would host the Big Style Sale starting June 22, 2020, with the sale expected to last seven to ten days and feature fashion deals.
2020
Amazon acquires rights to Tim Howard film
Amazon acquired the rights to an upcoming feature film about Tim Howard's early career and struggles with Tourette syndrome. The film is in development.
2020
Amazon sues former executive over Google Cloud role
Amazon filed a lawsuit against former AWS marketing vice president Brian Hall, alleging that he violated a noncompete agreement after taking a role at Google Cloud. Amazon asked the court to prevent Hall from working at Google for the agreement’s 18-month duration; Hall challenged the clause’s enforceability.
2020
Activists close two Amazon branches in Shillong
HYC members closed two Amazon branches in Shillong, alleging that the company did not employ local youths and that a manager had prevented a local youth from continuing his job. HYC threatened to close more outlets unless the youth was rehired.
2020
Slack and Amazon agree to deepen their services partnership
Slack and Amazon entered a deal involving Amazon migrating its AWS workplace to Slack, Slack increasing its use of AWS infrastructure, and Slack Calls switching to Amazon Chime.
2020
Amazon and Slack expand partnership
Amazon and Slack announced a new cooperation agreement under which Amazon employees can use Slack's workplace communication tools and Slack will use AWS technology to update its video-conferencing features.
2020
Amazon and Slack expand their partnership
Amazon and Slack announced an expanded partnership. Amazon employees will be able to use Slack’s workplace communications tools, and Slack will update its video-conferencing features using AWS Chime technology.
2020
Amazon makes Hindi seller registration and account management available
Amazon announced that sellers can register on the Amazon.in marketplace and manage their online businesses in Hindi through the seller website and mobile app.
2020
Amazon sued over alleged COVID-19 workplace safety failures
Three employees of Amazon’s JFK8 fulfillment center and their family members sued Amazon, alleging that it failed to provide a safe workplace and that workplace conditions contributed to family infections and a death. The plaintiffs sought an injunction requiring compliance with worker-safety and public-nuisance laws.
2020
BankBazaar receives Rs 45 crore in Series D financing
BankBazaar received Rs 45 crore in fresh financing as part of its ongoing Series D round. WSV led the funding, with existing investors also participating.
2020
Workers and family members sue Amazon over warehouse conditions
Three employees of Amazon’s JFK8 fulfillment center and family members filed a lawsuit in federal court in Brooklyn, alleging that Amazon fostered coronavirus spread through unsafe working conditions. The lawsuit seeks an injunction requiring Amazon to comply with worker-safety and public-nuisance laws. Amazon said it had followed guidance from health authorities and workplace-safety experts.