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Fashion United
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion United
New investigation shines light on forced labour risks in Amazon seller supply chains
With Amazon Prime Days well underway and the online giant predicted to hit 23.8 billion US dollars this week, new research highlights the significant risks of forced labour hiding within Amazon sellers' supply chains. An investigation from human rights campaign organization Labour Behind the Label traced fashion products from three UK-based sellers to three supplier factories in Pakistan and found several forced labour concerns. Garment workers in the supplier factories reported they were not being paid minimum wages, were being forced to work overtime and excessive hours with no legal contracts or payslips, and did not have access to mandatory social security. Report undercovers potential risks of forced labour in Amazon sellers' supply chains In the report, a machinist by the name of Hussain at one of the Pakistani suppliers that produces products for small brands, including Amazon seller Ice Cool Fashion, stated he is paid 35,700 PKR (equal to 125.41 US dollars or 95.50 pounds) monthly, working a 10-hour day. Falling under the minimum wage of 38,280 PKR per month for semi-skilled workers, Hussain said in the report: "We are barely surviving on such a salary. I live in a 2-room house with my five children. I hardly manage to pay for my utilities on such a salary, and we are living hand to mouth." Workers in Pakistani garment factory Credits: Unsplash Labour Behind the Label traced a link between the supplier A&M Fashion and Ice Cool Fashion, using shipping records, finding seven shipments between May 2023 and April 2024 valued at a total of 44,966.45 US dollars. The brand paid 8.37 USD per piece for its maxi skirt order, which retail on Amazon for 29.99 pounds. Amazon currently holds a dominant position in the US and UK fashion market, generating nearly 10 billion US dollars from fashion sales in the United States alone in 2024, according to Statista. What's more, 28 million UK consumers, equal to 40 percent of the population, purchased fashion online in 2024, generating 31.6 billion pounds in UK revenue, with Amazon repeatedly cited as the most popular online only location for shopping for apparel. Amazon urged to increase transparency & combat risks of forced labor in sellers' supply chains "The shocking findings in our new report show that Amazon's monopoly is built on hidden exploitation," said Anna Bryher, Policy Lead for Labour Behind the Label, in a statement. "Third-party sellers are fundamental to Amazon's business model and its meteoric financial success." "Yet forced labour products are just a few clicks away for the millions of Amazon shoppers buying fashion online. Behind the opulent display of Jeff Bezos' recent wedding lies a dark truth: this obscene wealth was amassed with little care for transparency, worker well-being, or the planet." With the majority of fashion products sold on Amazon stemming from smaller brands with limited supply chain visibility or sourcing policies, campaigners at Labour Behind the Label believe that it is up to the online marketplace to take action and ensure that human rights are maintained within its seller supply chains. "A lack of transparency breeds dirty, low-wage production and hidden exploitation," added Bryher. "Amazon's business model must stop harbouring risk and start opening its supply chains to public scrutiny so that people and the planet are truly protected." To mitigate forced labor risks, the organization urges Amazon to require its sellers to publicly disclose their supplier details and where their products are made. In addition, Labour Behind the Label recommends that Amazon implement and check compliance with mandatory human rights standards across its marketplace, and commit to taking joint action when and where needed to offer compensation for workers when forced labour is undercovered. In response to the investigation's findings, Amazon stated the following: "We take these allegations incredibly seriously and will not hesitate to take decisive action. We are currently investigating these claims."
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Wales Online
The ‘comfortable' garden sofa set buyers ‘absolutely love' now reduced by £80 for Amazon Prime Day
The 'comfortable' garden sofa set buyers 'absolutely love' now reduced by £80 for Amazon Prime Day You can now spend £100 for this sofa, chairs and table set with over 590 five-star reviews but you'll have to be quick to bag this bargain Reduced by 45% to under £100 as part of Amazon prime day (Image: Amazon ) As the hot summer weather continues so do the opportunities to make the most of it and enjoy relaxing in the garden and entertaining friends, but the standard of seating available to them should make the invitation to gather even more enticing. Currently up for grabs at a bargain price, thanks to its mega £70 discount, the Bigzzia Rattan Garden Furniture set has amassed an impressive 4,031 reviews on Amazon with an overall rating of 4.4 stars, and has been touted by shoppers as "gorgeous" and "so comfortable", making it the ideal addition to any outdoor space. Currently, as part of Amazon Prime Days, the set has an eye-catching 45% off, reducing it from £179.00 to £99.75. READ MORE: Up to 50% off 'lovely and comfortable' Dunelm garden seating set perfect for entertaining YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: 'Hotel quality' bedding that 'feels more expensive than it is' brings luxury to a bedroom at budget price The Bigzzia Rattan Garden Furniture set includes two armchairs, one double-seat sofa, one table, two armchair cushions, and one double-seat sofa cushion, ensuring a stylish finish that doesn't skimp on comfort. Article continues below Whether you're on the search for a more intimate seating arrangement or have a smaller garden, this set is ideal for creating those cosy vibes, and can look great indoors or outdoors, in a garden or on a balcony. Invites to come and visit and try out the stylish set will be acted upon (Image: Amazon ) One customer shared their delight, saying: "Very nice and sturdy chair. It wasn't too difficult to install the instructions were very helpful, and the chair is very comfortable. I can't fault it, and I would recommend it if anyone is looking to get one." However, a number of customers had difficulties putting the set together by themselves, with one saying: "It's awful to put together, but once done it's gorgeous, and it's so comfortable", while another stated: "Bolt heads are made of soft metal so when you use the Allen key provided the head is rounded off and and was lucky to be able to remove them. Ordered new bolts from a different seller." Looks great indoors as well as in a garden or on a balcony (Image: Amazon ) However, one customer was so impressed with the set that she bought another one and her family are fans too, she says: "Absolutely love it, just buy it! The set was so easy to put together even by myself. It was for my daughter's birthday party and I had sooooo many compliments on it I am buying another one, my cousin was so impressed she brought one for her garden too." For alternatives to the garden set from Amazon check out Dunelm's offering with this Elements Grey Metal Conversation Set for £149.50. Meanwhile, over at B&Q you can find this EVRE Grey Madrid Rattan Garden Furniture Set for £129.99. Dunelm's Elements Grey Metal Conversation Set for £149.50. Made from PE rattan, Amazon's reduced garden set boasts good flexibility and can withstand strong ultraviolet radiation without fading easily, this set promises durability as well as a chic and comfy place to sit. Plus, the PE rattan makes it easier than ever to clean without any hassle, as any spills can just be wiped away. Article continues below One customer had a worry of maybe not finding the proportions of the chairs comfortable, saying: "This is an amazing small size patio set. It's easy to put together and very comfortable. It fits on my patio perfectly. All seats a good size for me as I'm a larger person. Highly recommended." Finally, one happy buyer has some advice for anyone who purchases the set, saying: "Really pleased with this set of garden furniture. If I was able to put it together, and being an 80 year old female, it must be a doddle for a younger person. By following the instructions and setting out all the relative parts first and separating out all the screws/washers into pots it went together smoothly. Nothing was missing from the delivery. "My husband did the final tightening up of the screws, with his drill set on a slow speed so as not to overtighten them, which worked very well."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How will tariffs affect Amazon Prime Day sales and deals? What to know.
Tariffs and economic uncertainty are on the minds of shoppers as they prepare for Amazon's summer Prime Day sales. But at least one company is forecasting that sales for the online sales event will break records as budget-conscious shoppers look for deals. Amazon is holding its annual Prime Day sales from July 8 through July 11 – twice as long as last year's event. The event, open to Prime members, has also offered early-access deals. Still, some Amazon third-party sellers are sitting out this Prime Day, amid pressures from tariffs. A record $23.8 billion in sales is expected to be spent by consumers for Amazon Prime Days, Adobe said in a forecast released on July 7. That's a 28.4% increase year over year and $9.6 billion more than the comparable period last year. Last year, shoppers spent $14.2 billion during the two-day Amazon Prime event, according to Adobe. Adobe said discounts for Prime Days is expected to remain at historically high levels – on par with the major deals that consumers saw last year during the shorter sale. Overall, discounts across U.S. retailers will range from 10% to 24% off list prices with apparel expected to have the biggest deals at 24%, Adobe said. Other categories with major discounts include electronics (22%), televisions (17%), appliances (16%), toys (15%) furniture (14%), computers, (12%) and sporting goods (10%). Consumers are also expected to "trade up" to higher-ticket items, driven by strong discounts Adobe said. U.S. shoppers, in two separate surveys ahead of Prime Days, said looming tariffs were playing a role in how they are shopping. In a 2025 summer spending survey of 1,024 U.S. shoppers by Smarty, an online shopping rewards app, shoppers were pretty evenly split in how tariffs were affecting their shopping habits for the Amazon sales. Thirty-two percent of shoppers said they were being more selective about purchases due to budget constraints, while 25% were planning to buy more items to avoid anticipated future price increases. Another 23% said they would focus specifically on categories likely to be affected by tariffs. "This year's July Prime Day represents a perfect storm of seasonal shopping and economic anxiety," Vipin Porwal, founder and CEO at Smarty, said in a press release. "Consumers are leveraging the discounts not just for immediate needs, but as a hedge against potential future price increases in tariff-affected categories. Prime Day will be an early indicator for consumer savviness in using major sales events as opportunities to make strategic purchases ahead of anticipated price changes." In another study of 1,000 consumers by Akeneo, more than half or 57% of those surveyed said tariffs are impacting their Prime Day shopping habits with 25% saying they planned to skip or buy less because of possible price hikes. Four percent of shoppers surveyed said they planned to shop with other retailers, according to the survey by Akeneo, a software company that works with retailers on its products. Some third-party merchants who previously sold China-made goods during Amazon's July event told Reuters earlier this year that they would be sitting out this year or reducing the amount of discounted merchandise they offer. The pullback, Reuters reported, was a way for sellers to protect profit margins amid the U.S China trade war. In April, Kim Vaccarella, chief executive of China-made tote bag company Bogg Bag, told Reuters that she had decided to skip Prime Day this year. Vaccarella said she wanted to retain some of her unsold U.S. inventory and hoped to sell to retailers and smaller, independent shops, at full price or for smaller discounts. She had also halted production of the bags, which sell for $70 to $200 on Amazon, while she worked to move manufacturing to Cambodia and Vietnam. Smaller third-party Amazon sellers are more impacted by tariff costs than larger retailers, said Katherine Black, a partner at global management consulting firm Kearney where she leads food, drug and mass market retail. "There have been a number of small suppliers that have said 'Look, I did some forward buys, but I'm holding that inventory to try to sell it close to full price to manage my exposure and I'm not going to participate this year,' " Black told USA TODAY. When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Dates, deals and what to know about summer sales event There will still be plenty of deals for shoppers to choose from during Prime Days, Black said. She anticipates potentially seeing what she called big, showcase deals each day from big-named brands. "Those are techniques we'll see when retailers are trying to drive traffic," she said. Lauren Beitelspacher, a professor in the marketing division of Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, whose area of study includes retail thinks the Prime Day event will be successful, especially since consumers are more price-conscious right now with tariffs and there is tariff confusion. "I think customers are just really looking for a deal wherever they can get one," she told USA TODAY. Ten percent tariffs on goods imported to the U.S. began in April, with additional "reciprocal" tariffs on imports from more than 70 countries. President Donald Trump later delayed the reciprocal tariffs until July 9. The White House announced on July 7 that the deadline would be extended to August 1. This story has been updated to add new information and to fix a typo. Betty Lin-Fisher is a consumer reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at blinfisher@ or follow her on X, Facebook or Instagram @blinfisher and @ on Bluesky. Sign up for our free The Daily Money newsletter, which will include consumer news on Fridays, here. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will tariffs affect Amazon Prime Day deals? What to know. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Drive
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
DeWalt Tool Kits Start Under $50 on Amazon Prime Days This Year
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The latest car news, reviews, and features. DeWalt is my power tool brand of preference because its wares typically hit a nice balance between performance and value. Also, I like yellow. You might start liking it too when you see how cheaply Amazon's unloading DeWalt stuff on Prime Days. A ratchet set for $49.71 certainly looks like a steal, but personally, I'm going for the brushless angle grinder that's discounted by over $100. You can find that cheap set of ratchets and sockets right here—an 84-piece kit would get you started, or make a great gift for the young buck in your life. If you're going to be doing any real wrenching, though, I'd recommend bumping the budget and getting this 200-piece set with three different socket sizes. That gets you a lot more versatility and is still a bargain at 22% off. Another item just about anybody could use is this wet/dry vac. It can run on a DeWalt battery (sold separately) or off a wall plug. That's a neat trick since vacuums use a lot of power and can burn up a lot of the batteries that you might rather have in place on your tools. Need an even bigger vacuum for your shop? If you don't mind running a cord all the time, check out the five-gallon DeWalt Stealthsonic in cool chrome, which is knocked down to $135 with a 20% Amazon Prime Days discount. The even larger six-gallon unit is only $3 (not a typo) more right now, too. Finally, for those of you who might be looking to dabble in metalwork, check out the screaming deal on this brushless angle grinder—this is over $100 off list price! You can find a DeWalt non-brushless version for even less, but brushless tools pay you back with increased efficiency, a longer lifespan, and better performance. This would be worth the extra $40 over the base model. I've been eyeing one of these myself and I think this might be my inspiration to pounce. There's one other big DeWalt discount I'll call out before we move on: This drill and impact driver combo with two batteries, a charger, and a bag for just $129 (50% off!) This is a score even if you just keep the batteries and gift the tools to a friend. Our team's hard at work, testing tools, parts, and shop equipment. Let our trials and experience be your guide to mastering The Garage.
Metro
4 days ago
- Business
- Metro
Treat yourself to Nestlé's Big Biscuit Box and 69 chocolate bars for £15.35
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more With Christmas around 24 Fridays away, and Halloween even closer, you might be thinking about stocking up on chocolate – or perhaps your cupboard needs restocking? Well, these Amazon Prime Days you can treat yourself, family, friends or co-workers to a whopping 1.36kg of delicious KitKat, Blue Riband, and Toffee Crisp bars from Nestlé. Now for the price of £15.35 (they were £13.99 last year), Amazon has slashed 36% off the weighty box of 'melt in your mouth' delights, that's been purchased over 2,000 times in the past month. Buy Now for £15.35 (was £24) – save 36% The new KitKat and Friends Big Biscuit Box, features 69 biscuit bars, in an assortment of five flavours: KitKat 2 Finger Original Milk Chocolate, KitKat 2 Finger Orange Milk Chocolate, KitKat 2 Finger Dark, Blue Riband Milk Chocolate, and Toffee Crisp Milk Chocolate Biscuit. YUM. Whether you're stocking up the office biscuit drawer or treating your friends and family to a better break, this Big Biscuit Box from Amazon is free from artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives. Now, with the Big Biscuit Box, you can liven up any gathering by bringing an assortment of biscuits to share amongst colleagues and friends – or just stash under your bed for when you need a little snacky snack. Best of all? The chocolate bars work out at around 22p each, which is far cheaper than any vending machine, canteen or corner shop (cheers inflation…) More Trending Of course this isn't the only sweet treat Amazon has slashed in price during the July Prime Days 2025 – a 2kg sharing box of assorted mini-sized milk chocolate bars from Cadbury Heroes has also been reduced by a mere 4%, and now £23.99 rather than £25 – last year, 16% had been knocked off – and they were priced at £20.89. Indulge in the delightful variety of Cadbury Heroes, a delicious assortment of your favourite Cadbury miniatures. Each 2kg sharing box includes iconic treats such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel, Twirl, Wispa, Éclair, Dinky Decker, Crunchie, Fudge, and Crème Egg Twisted, ensuring there's plenty for everyone to enjoy. Good luck keeping that until Halloween or Christmas, because we've mentally smashed through the box just reading about what's inside… Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: Amazon Prime Day is here and the summer sale sees 48-pack of toilet roll reduced to just £16 MORE: Best Amazon Prime Day 2025 UK deals for PS5, Xbox, and Switch video games MORE: Amazon Prime Day kicks off this July – and here's how to save on Audible for three months
