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2020
Amazon printer sale offers discounts up to 38%
Amazon's sale offered discounts of up to 38% on printers, with an additional 10% discount available for SBI credit-card purchases.
2020
Amazon India announces Amazon Flex expansion to more than 35 cities
Amazon India announced an expansion of the Amazon Flex delivery program to more than 35 cities in India; the source describes an announced expansion, not a completed rollout.
2020
Valentino and Amazon file joint counterfeit-shoe lawsuit
Valentino and Amazon filed a joint lawsuit against Kaitlyn Pan Group, alleging that the retailer copied a classic Valentino shoe design and sold it online.
2020
Amazon announces Distance Assistant
Amazon announced Distance Assistant, a tool that uses visual overlays to show warehouse workers how close they are to one another. The device was being tested in a handful of warehouses.
2020
Amazon runs week-long sale on its devices
Amazon ran a week-long sale on its devices, with discounts on products including Fire tablets, Echo speakers and Fire TV devices.
2020
Amazon opens delivery station in Cumbria
Amazon opened a new delivery station in Cumbria, at Longtown.
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.