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    • Tuesday, 21 March, 2023
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    • Wednesday, 25 January, 2023
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      Action by 300 staff in Coventry represents a milestone in the efforts of unions to establish a foothold in logistic sector

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    • Tuesday, 10 January, 2023
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    • Thursday, 5 January, 2023
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      Amazon plans to cut 18,000 jobs to rein in costs

      ‘Difficult’ reductions will hit ecommerce company’s online stores business, chief executive Andy Jassy says

    • Thursday, 29 December, 2022
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    • Wednesday, 28 December, 2022
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      Ecommerce group commits to increasing visibility of rivals’ products as part of settlement with Brussels

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      Analysts say move reflects sharply declining fortunes of online fashion retailers

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