In a move that has caught many off guard, Amazon has announced a new policy prohibiting the sale of fragrances that are perceived to be “smell-alike” versions of popular brands in the EU and UK. This decision is expected to have a significant impact on third-party sellers who rely on Amazon’s platform to reach customers.
Amazon employees are expected to protest outside the firm’s warehouses in the UK in a dispute over workers’ rights. The GMB union told the BBC that it coincides with the start of a ballot in a “bid to force Amazon to recognise a union for the first time” in the country. A GMB spokesman also mentioned that the ballot’s results, which were expected on 15 July, could mean Amazon would be required to negotiate pay and conditions with them.
