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Chinese companies file class-action against Amazon
Amazon is again in the firing line, after several Chinese companies filed a class-action against the major eCommerce retailer
The organisations filed the class-action complaint against Amazon for banning them from the Amazon marketplace over their use of paid reviews, a new complaint filed on September 13th claims.
Over the course of the past year, the online retailing giant has cracked down on companies soliciting paid reviews on its platform, with reports that it has now permanently banned 600 Chinese brands across 3,000 seller accounts.
The companies listed in the complaint include those trading as Sopownic, Slaouwo, Deyixun, Cstech, Recoo Direct, Angelbliss, and Tudi.
Each organisation is seeking “recovery of funds that are being illegally and improperly withheld by Amazon” and are filing the class action to “stop any further misappropriation and misuse of funds that are legally and rightfully due to thousands of Amazon sellers and merchants.”
The US-based online retailer has a strict policy which bans “incentivised reviews,” which was enacted in 2016.
The companies don’t deny that they violated Amazon’s policy
But the businesses main problem is that Amazon is withholding “several hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars” of their claimed earnings.
Amazon’s Services Business Solutions Agreement, which covers Fulfilment by Amazon businesses like the ones these Chinese companies operated, is pretty clear that Amazon reserves “sole discretion” in deciding whether or not to permanently withhold funds if a company violates its policies.
The companies’ counterargument?
Amazon is in charge of distribution in an FBA arrangement, so it should’ve been aware the companies were offering gift cards to customers that left positive reviews. The Verge has asked Amazon for comment and will update if we hear more.
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Australia’s inflation report and Nvidia earnings impact explained
Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.
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Australia’s latest inflation report is creating waves across the market, with questions about interest rates, the strong performance of the Aussie dollar, and the uneven nature of the stock market rally. Investors are watching closely as changes in carry trade risks this month add another layer of complexity.
David Scutt from StoneX discusses what these shifts mean for trading strategies and the broader economic outlook. He provides insight into how underlying factors are shaping investor confidence and market dynamics.
On the tech side, Nvidia’s upcoming earnings are expected to influence AI development and the broader tech sector. Coupled with trends in SaaS and bitcoin price action, these movements are signalling how investor sentiment is evolving in a fast-changing landscape.
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U.S. stocks rally as AMD, Home Depot, and AI software lead gains
U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.
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