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FTC Approves Final Administrative Consent Order Against Amazon for Withholding Customer Tips from Amazon Flex Drivers

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
3D publishing, Amazon, Economy, Gratuity, Publishing, Retailers

The ads, along with numerous other documents provided to Flex drivers, also prominently featured statements such as: You will receive 100% of the tips you earn while delivering with Amazon Flex.

Key Points: 
  • The ads, along with numerous other documents provided to Flex drivers, also prominently featured statements such as: You will receive 100% of the tips you earn while delivering with Amazon Flex.
  • The FTCs complaint alleges that Amazon also assured its customers that 100 percent of any tips they paid would go to the driver.
  • The final order requires Amazon to pay $61,710,583, which represents the full amount that the company allegedly withheld from drivers and will be used by the FTC to compensate drivers.
  • Amazon also will be prohibited from making any changes to how a drivers tips are used as compensation without first obtaining the drivers express informed consent.

FTC Approves Final Administrative Consent Order Against Amazon for Withholding Customer Tips from Amazon Flex Drivers

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 10, 2021
3D publishing, Amazon, Economy, Gratuity, Publishing, Retailers

The ads, along with numerous other documents provided to Flex drivers, also prominently featured statements such as: You will receive 100% of the tips you earn while delivering with Amazon Flex.

Key Points: 
  • The ads, along with numerous other documents provided to Flex drivers, also prominently featured statements such as: You will receive 100% of the tips you earn while delivering with Amazon Flex.
  • The FTCs complaint alleges that Amazon also assured its customers that 100 percent of any tips they paid would go to the driver.
  • The final order requires Amazon to pay $61,710,583, which represents the full amount that the company allegedly withheld from drivers and will be used by the FTC to compensate drivers.
  • Amazon also will be prohibited from making any changes to how a drivers tips are used as compensation without first obtaining the drivers express informed consent.

The Children’s Place Appoints John A. Frascotti to Its Board Of Directors

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Companies, 3D publishing, Hasbro, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Economy of the United States

SECAUCUS, N.J., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Childrens Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), the largest pure-play childrens specialty apparel retailer in North America, today announced that on June 9, 2021 the Company appointed John A. Frascotti to the Companys Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • SECAUCUS, N.J., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Childrens Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), the largest pure-play childrens specialty apparel retailer in North America, today announced that on June 9, 2021 the Company appointed John A. Frascotti to the Companys Board of Directors.
  • In 2018, he was also named Chief Operating Officer, and became a member of Hasbros Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Frascotti is a member of the Board of Directors of Party City Holdings, Inc. and was a member of the Board of Directors of Discovery Family Channel, Ideal Industries, Corus Entertainment, the Toy Association, and the Hasbro Childrens Fund.
  • The Childrens Place is the largest pure-play childrens specialty apparel retailer in North America.

Ivalua Offers Employees a New Integrated Search e-commerce Experience with Amazon Business

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
3D publishing, Amazon, Publishing, Retailers, Retailing

With this integration, Ivalua enables a diverse market of users by offering an integrated search experience.

Key Points: 
  • With this integration, Ivalua enables a diverse market of users by offering an integrated search experience.
  • Ivalua customers can now access Amazon Business content directly and seamlessly from within the Ivalua platform.
  • This new level of integration provides the option for Ivalua customers, to enable a fully integrated search across all Amazon Business and being able to apply Amazon Business Guided Buying policies, which is Business Prime exclusive.
  • "Ivalua is committed to offering employees the best purchasing experience at work while ensuring business spending supports corporate objectives and policies," said David Khuat-Duy, CEO of Ivalua.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky Law, P.A. Announces Investigation of Galileo Acquisition Corp. Merger

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
3D publishing, Shapeways, Equity, Fiduciary, Galileo, European Union, Service industries, Economy of Europe

WILMINGTON, Del., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky Law, P.A.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky Law, P.A.
  • announces that it is investigating Galileo Acquisition Corp. (Galileo) (NYSE: GLEO ) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Galileos agreement to merge with Shapeways, Inc.
    To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rl-legal.com/cases-galileo-acquisition-corp .
  • You may also contact Seth D. Rigrodsky or Gina M. Serra cost and obligation free at (888) 969-4242 or [email protected] .
  • Rigrodsky Law, P.A.

Shapeways Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Of 2021

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Technology, Software, 3D publishing, Shapeways, New York Stock Exchange, Shapeways, Galileo, SHAPEWAYS, GALILEO

Shapeways (the Company), a leading global digital manufacturing platform driven by proprietary software, today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Shapeways (the Company), a leading global digital manufacturing platform driven by proprietary software, today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
  • First Quarter 2021 Highlights include:
    Revenue increased by 11% to $8.8 million in the first quarter of 2021 from $7.9 million in the first quarter of 2020.
  • Gross profit grew 30% to $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2021 from $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2020.
  • On April 28, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Galileo Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: GLEO).

Rubicon Signs New Two-Year Deal with HGACBuy Consortium

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Computing, Supply chain management, Procurement, Business, 3D publishing, Amazon, E-procurement

Cities and local governments across the United States can procure RUBICONSmartCity directly through HGACBuy from the Fleet Services Equipment category.

Key Points: 
  • Cities and local governments across the United States can procure RUBICONSmartCity directly through HGACBuy from the Fleet Services Equipment category.
  • All contracts available to participating members of HGACBuy have been awarded via a public competitive procurement process compliant with state statutes.
  • The signing of this new deal will allow cities and municipalities to continue to procure Rubicons smart city technology platform through the HGACBuy consortium with ease, saving government entities both time and taxpayer dollars.
  • The solution is available to purchase on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace , the HGACBuy consortium , and Marketplace.city .

Bizfluence Reinvents the Social Business Platform for 2021

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Business, Articles, Economy, 3D publishing, Amazon, Small business

Bizfluence is the brainchild of Jacob Davis and Joel Wolh, who joined forces in an Amazon ppc-agency called Boutique Seller several years ago.

Key Points: 
  • Bizfluence is the brainchild of Jacob Davis and Joel Wolh, who joined forces in an Amazon ppc-agency called Boutique Seller several years ago.
  • Having seen the quality of business platforms deteriorating over the years, the two pooled their talents to create an all-encompassing solution that would provide small business owners with a streamlined platform providing users with a network where they could meet, build relationships, transact and conduct business.
  • "Business professionals are growing tired of social media and want to get back to business.
  • "As Bizfluence transitions out of its beta phase, we are confident that our laser-focus on business and productivity will allow for rapid scaling of our user base."

Riverbend Consulting Doubles Growth, Announces New Hires

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Other Retail, Supply chain management, Online Retail, Professional services, Other Consumer, Specialty, Small business, Retail, Other Professional Services, Home Goods, Consumer, 3D publishing, Amazon, Publishing, Retailers, Riverbend, Retailing

Last year, Amazon doubled the number of third-party sellers that it has on its platform, and likewise, we doubled our revenue, said Lesley Hensell, co-founder and co-owner of Riverbend Consulting.

Key Points: 
  • Last year, Amazon doubled the number of third-party sellers that it has on its platform, and likewise, we doubled our revenue, said Lesley Hensell, co-founder and co-owner of Riverbend Consulting.
  • Riverbends recent hires include Brianna Kipnis as partnerships manager and ex-Amazonian Serena Okamoto as client account analyst.
  • Riverbend Consulting helps sellers and vendors on Amazon and other ecommerce platforms keep their accounts healthy while solving their most vexing issues.
  • Riverbend provides Amazon sellers with strategies for improving revenue and profitability, such as Editorial Recommendations and Amazon Product Videos.

BRANDED Group Names Former Walmart and Goldman Sachs Executives with New Appointments of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Retailing, Retailers, Industry economics), 3D publishing, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, E-commerce, Brand

BRANDED acquires and partners with top performing Amazon entrepreneurs and businesses to transform them into global consumer goods leaders.

Key Points: 
  • BRANDED acquires and partners with top performing Amazon entrepreneurs and businesses to transform them into global consumer goods leaders.
  • In this role, Lanternier will be responsible for driving the growth of BRANDED on Amazon and other e-commerce platforms worldwide.
  • Prior to joining BRANDED, he was a senior executive at both Goldman Sachs and CBS Corporation.
  • BRANDED empowers small online brands by leveraging the BRANDED technology core and by scaling them to reach a global audience.