The company notified vendors and third-party sellers today that it would temporarily halt the arrival of nonessential goods.
Amazon is taking steps to speed the delivery of household staples and medical products amid a surge of demand because of the coronavirus pandemic — a move that threatens to devastate businesses that use its platform to sell less-essential goods.
The country’s largest online retailer notified vendors and third-party sellers Tuesday that it would temporarily halt the arrival of nonessential goods at its fulfillment centers until April 5. Products that are already en route to or stored inside its warehouses as of today will still be sold, Amazon said.
“We understand this is a change for our selling partners and appreciate their understanding as we temporarily prioritize these products for customers,” an Amazon spokesperson said.
The company said it would place the highest priority on products in six broad categories: baby products; health and household goods; beauty and personal care; groceries; industrial and scientific products; and pet supplies.
Amazon announced Monday it would hire an additional 100,000 workers in its U.S. warehouses to help handle increased demand.
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Amazon is taking steps to speed the delivery of household staples and medical products amid a surge of demand because of the coronavirus pandemic — a move that threatens to devastate businesses that use its platform to sell less-essential goodshttps://t.co/fvv2CAM3eD
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That is, if Amazon actually has these “essentials” to ship. Seems to me Amazon is out of a lot of things, just like every other retailer.
I even had trouble getting a decent digital thermometer from them. Won’t get it until April.
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