News / Europe's online shopping spree threatens Christmas cheer

18/12/2014

Unprecedented levels of online shopping in the run-up to Christmas have caused logistical problems in the UK and led to threats of industrial action across Europe.

Workers at several of e-tailer Amazon’s German distribution depots have extended their three-day strike over pay and conditions. Amazon classifies ...

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