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Ocado and Next cut sick pay for unvaccinated isolating staff

Ocado and Next have cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff that must self-isolate because of Covid exposure, the BBC has learned.

Both retailers will continue to pay full sick pay to unvaccinated workers if they test positive for the virus.

Furniture giant Ikea is also among employers making similar moves, as staff absences rise.

Next said it was an "emotive topic" but that it had to balance staff and shareholder needs.

It is unclear when next made the change but it is believed to have been recent.

Online grocer Ocado confirmed on Thursday that it had adopted the same policy as Next this week.

Next currently pays store sales consultants and stock assistants between £6.55 and £9.21 an hour and warehouse operatives between £9.30 and £11.26 an hour many business listings.

But unvaccinated workers who are required to isolate could now receive as little as £96.35 a week - the Statutory Sick Pay minimum - unless there are mitigating circumstances.

· Who needs to self-isolate now and for how long?

·Ikea cuts sick pay for some unvaccinated staff

·Covid staff shortages will continue into New Year

·How can I get my booster jab?

Last month, official self-isolation guidance was relaxed for people who have been jabbed, meaning they do not need to isolate if they have been exposed to a positive case.

But there was no change to the guidance for unvaccinated close contacts, who must still self-isolate for 10 full days after their date of exposure.

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Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the minimum amount employers must pay, but some employers offer more than SSP - this is normally known as a company or contractual sick pay.

Beth Hale, the partner at employment law firm CM Murray, said claims of direct discrimination due to this kind of sick pay policy were unlikely to succeed as being opposed to vaccination was "unlikely to be a protected belief for the purposes of the Equality Act."

"While the policy may have a disproportionate impact on those from certain ethnic or religious groups (which could give rise to a claim for indirect discrimination), an employer may well be able to justify the policy on the basis of their legitimate business needs," she added.

She said where employers are struggling with significant staff absences because of the large case numbers, it "seemed reasonable" that they may want to take steps to encourage vaccination amongst their workforce in this way.

But she added that employers need to be "careful that policies are communicated carefully and sensitively" to avoid employee relations issues.

Many companies, including next, faced labour shortages in 2021 and some are now are seeing mass absences due to the more infectious Omicron Covid strain.

This week it emerged that Ikea, which employs about 10,000 people in the UK, had changed its policy on unvaccinated staff that have been exposed to coronavirus.

Sick pay cuts will also be implemented at Wessex Water and in the US several major companies have started penalizing un-jabbed workers.

However, the major UK supermarkets and Amazon told the BBC their policies had not changed.

NeXT’s move comes days after it said it was putting up its prices to offset higher wage and manufacturing costs.

The retailer said prices for its spring and summer clothing and homeware ranges would climb by 3.7% from a year earlier, while it expects a 6% rise for autumn and winter goods.

The company forecasts full-year sales to rise by 7% overall, but it warned it could face a tougher trading environment in 2022 given the financial pressures facing households, such as higher energy bills.

In October last year, Next boss Lord Wolfson said the retailer had struggled with labour shortages because workers were not available in the places needed and seasonal workers had proved difficult to recruit.

The executive, who supported Brexit, said the problem could be solved by companies hiring overseas workers and paying “visa tax" business listings.

Ikea cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff forced to self-isolate

Ikea has cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff that needs to self-isolate because of Covid exposure and in some cases for workers who test positive.

The retail giant acknowledged it was an "emotive topic" but said its policy had to evolve with changing circumstances.

From this week, sick pay cuts will be implemented at Wessex Water and in the US several major companies have started penalizing unjabbed workers.

It comes as firms struggle with mass staff absences and rising costs.

At Ikea unvaccinated workers, who do not have mitigating circumstances, who test positive will be paid in line with company sick pay.

Unvaccinated workers, without mitigating circumstances and required to isolate owing to being identified as close contact, could now receive as little as £96.35 a week - the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) minimum.

Self-isolation guidance for people who have been jabbed was relaxed last month. However, there was no change to the guidance for unvaccinated people who come into contact with positive cases, and who must still self-isolate for 10 full days after their date of exposure to the virus.

·Covid staff shortages will continue into New Year

·Ikea to raise prices as supply problems bite

Average wages at Ikea are between about £400 and £450, depending on location and, as is the case at many companies, staff gets enhanced sick pay. The move was first reported by the Mail on Sunday.

Ikea, which employs about 10,000 people in the UK, said in a statement: "Fully vaccinated co-workers or those that are unvaccinated owing to mitigating circumstances which, for example, could include pregnancy or other medical grounds, will receive full pay.

"Unvaccinated co-workers without mitigating circumstances that test positive with Covid will be paid full company sick pay in line with our company absence policy free business listings.

"Unvaccinated co-workers without mitigating circumstances who have been identified as close contacts of a positive case will be paid Statutory Sick Pay."

In England, people who are vaccinated with at least two doses need not self-isolate if they have been in close contact with someone infected with Covid. Unvaccinated people contacted through the government's test-and-trace system must still isolate by law.

Many companies complained of labour shortages throughout 2021, and now are seeing mass absences due to the more infectious Omicron Covid strain.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson repeated on Monday that the data continued to show those people most seriously affected by Omicron remained unvaccinated.

Wessex Water's sick pay rule change comes into force this week.

Any employee without at least one Covid-19 vaccination - who does not have a valid medical reason - or does not have a confirmed vaccination appointment, will get only statutory sick pay if required to self-isolate due to close contact with someone testing positive.

A Wessex Water spokesperson said absences have soared this year: "The vast majority of our workforce has been vaccinated and it's important as a company providing essential services with key worker employees, the remainder gets vaccinated to protect themselves, customers, and their colleagues.

"Absences due to Covid have doubled in the last week, so we need everyone to be available so we can continue to provide uninterrupted essential water and sewerage services."

Legal risks

The company said that throughout the pandemic it had not furloughed staff and those self-isolating had received full payment.

Last year, supermarket Morrisons cut sick pay terms, while several companies, including banking giant Citigroup, introduced a "no jab, no job" policy. Delta Airlines imposed a surcharge on unvaccinated staff members of its healthcare plan.

Ben Willmott, head of public policy at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), told the BBC there were pros and cons with changing sick pay terms for certain workers.

It could encourage staff to get vaccinated, but others might be less likely to test themselves or self-isolate because they could not afford time off work at the statutory rate of about £96.

His organization's official guidance was not to differentiate between employees, as the consequences could be complex and there were potential legal problems.

"You would have to manage it on a case-by-case basis because of legal risks," Mr Willmott said.

Earlier this month, David Josephs, boss of food importer and retailer All Greens, told the BBC that staff at some firms was ignoring Covid rules for financial reasons.

"We know that in our sector a lot of staff does not get paid sick pay. Ours do - but staff that are on limited contracts or on minimum wage cannot afford to be off work," he said.

Employment lawyer Sarah Ozanne, of CMS, also warned of complex legal issues and said striking the right balance was difficult.

"This action [by Ikea] seems more of a reaction to staff shortages and how to manage them than any intended 'discrimination' of the unvaccinated," she said.

"But employers should consider whether their actions are proportionate as a means of achieving the aim of getting employees back into work."

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Global Baby Cribs & Cots Market Dynamics and Strategies for Success 2024-2034

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Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality Market for Commerce Industry - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

AR and VR in Commerce Market Overview

The market for AR and VR in Commerce is forecast to reach $3.2 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 28.4% from 2021 to 2026. The market is driven by increasing popularity of Augmented & Virtual Reality Devices due to better user engagement with high recall rate. The commerce industry saw a huge change when e-commerce concept gained mass adoption. Prominent companies such as Walmart, Blockbuster suffered when people began purchasing products online, and players such as Amazon, eBay and Netflix gathered the majority of market share. Augmented reality and virtual reality could become an extension to e-commerce. For example, recently, IKEA launched an application called “IKEA Place” which allows users to view the furniture products as if they were placed in the user’s home. This would help speed up the purchase decision process. Although this technology is not expected to reach the heights of success as that of e-commerce, it will still be vital going forward.

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The report: “AR and VR in Commerce Market– Forecast (2021-2026)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the AR and VR in Commerce Market.

By Type – AR (Software and Services), VR (Software and Services)

By Platform – Head Mounted Display, Head Up Display, Handheld Device, Mobile Devices, Projector and Wall Display.

By End Use Industry – Tourism, Retail, E-Commerce and Advertisement.

By Geography - North America (U.S, Canada, Mexico), South America(Brazil, Argentina and others), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia and Others), APAC(China, Japan India, SK, Aus and Others), and RoW (Middle east and Africa).

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Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality has opened up new avenues for Commerce Industry. V-Commerce (Virtual Commerce, which is Augmented and Virtual Reality integrated Commerce) has brought in quite a remarkable change in the online retail world, as Augmented Reality doesn't require or requires less hardware and requires devices that most people are familiar with such as tablets and smartphones.

Both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technically elaborates the scope of E-Commerce and took the interaction to a whole new level altogether.

As per IndustryARC research, more than 60% of online shoppers prefer to purchase items that offer Augmented Reality on websites in one way or the other. It’s inarguable fact that both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality has increased user interaction for many companies and helped them to upsurge their user base. 

AR and VR in Commerce Market Segment Analysis - By Platform

In Platform Segment, mobile phones stood as the fastest growing subset with an estimated CAGR of 35% during the forecast period. MAR (Mobile Augmented Reality) is expected to account for more than 52% of AR Application Market by 2026. The significant focus of companies in developing MAR solutions is expected to drive market growth. Facebook will be providing users an augmented reality experience via advertisements in the application. Users of the application may view fashion goods such as eye glasses and shoes, and try them on virtually. Many other companies have similarly developed solutions focused on the mobile market particularly for E-Commerce application.

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AR and VR in Commerce Market Segment Analysis - By End Use Industry

AR and VR in commerce sector is driven by rising number of AR solutions focused on the E-Commerce market. Augmented Commerce is currently being used by various retailers to sell their products such as IKEA (Furniture), Converse (Shoes), eBay (FMCG), Amazon (FMCG), etc. Augmented Commerce could be used by organizations to allow users to try games, clothes, furniture, cars, etc. before purchase. People could view what a flat would look like (and features like paint and furniture) by walking around through the application, and another application allows users to view the interior and exterior of various cars. Google has made a huge investment in an ecommerce giant that was making use of augmented reality technology to boost its sales. Google has previously invested in companies that are developing upcoming technology such as DeepMind AI. Similar investments are expected from organizations that want to leverage the technology for their operations.

AR and VR in Commerce Market Segment Analysis - By Geography

North America region holds the largest market share in the Artificial Intelligence in Commerce Market at 42% in 2020. However, APAC witnesses highest growth during the forecast period and is expected to reach. Americas Artificial Intelligence in Commerce market is mainly driven by the higher penetration of the AR and VR technology among the tech savvy people.  The key applications including Tourism, E-learning, and E-commerce among others. 

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AR and VR in Commerce Market Drivers

Rising Investment from Market Leaders

The market for AR and VR is rising due to increased investment from market leading players. Facebook integrating augmented reality ads into its application: Facebook will be providing users an augmented reality experience via advertisements in the application. Users of the application may view fashion goods such as eye glasses and shoes, and try them on virtually. 

IKEA introduced an AR app named Place, which enables Apple users to set IKEA furniture in their apartments and preview an interior before buying products. Thanks to this solution potential customers can choose furniture easier.. eBay collaborated with local firm to open virtual stores in Australia. eBay was one of the first movers in the market, when the industry began developing applications for this technology. Amazon is also offering VR experiences in select cities. Amazon is trialling VR with a view to boost their Prime Day sales. Another e-commerce giant, eBay did the same in 2016 in Australia. We can expect these big players raise the awareness of the technology through such events before potential app launches thus driving market awareness and thereby the market.

Rising Focus on Improving Customer Experience

Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality is a perfect mix of technologies to engage a customer. A memorable happy experience often leads to a satisfied customer. AR/VR technologies are likely to give an enriching experience to the customer which increases the chances of customer satisfaction significantly. As this technology is meant to make it easy and memorable for customers and it is likely to have an upper hand in leading to satisfied customers for companies as well. Customer engagement and Interactivity is not only required after onboarding the customer but is important to aware and attract as well. These AR/VR technologies can extensively be used as marketing tools to spread awareness about a product. This enhanced customer experience offered through AR and VR solutions will drive market growth.

AR and VR in Commerce Market Challenges

Lack of Awareness of AR Content

The biggest challenge with AR is the lack of awareness of AR content from consumers. AR and VR content can come in many forms, and this could be a cause for confusion. There’s still not much clarity over whether consumers are aware these tools are available to them, or if they realize they’re engaging with AR or VR when they use them. In a recent research study conducted by GWI in the UK and U.S., we found that over 90% of consumers in these markets are aware of VR, with around 65% saying they’re aware of AR. Awareness of AR hovers between the 70-75% mark among the 16-44 age group, but drops dramatically among 45-54s (56%) and 55-64s (44%). By gender, males (71%) display a notably higher level of awareness of AR compared to women (59%). This has resulted in limited focus on the AR market especially for applications outside gaming.

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Market Landscape

Product launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the AR and VR market in Commerce. Key Companies operating in the market include Amazon, Ikea, Facebook, Sephora, BMW, Harley Davidson, Sotheby and various other companies.

Acquisitions/Technology Launches/Partnerships

Amazon is trialing VR in a few selected cities in India, with a view to boost their Prime Day sales. 

Facebook will be providing users an augmented reality experience via advertisements in the application. Users of the application may view fashion goods such as eye glasses and shoes, and try them on virtually.

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Console Table Market Insights: Key Players, Strategies, and Opportunities

Console Table Market Poised to Grow at Highest Pace owing to Increasing Demand for Modern Home Decor

Console tables are rectangular or oval shaped tables meant to be placed against the wall in an entryway, living room, or dining area. They provide extra surface space and storage. Console tables come in different styles from traditional to contemporary and are made of various materials like wood, glass, metal and stone. The growing demand for modern home decor and organizing clutter in home interiors have propelled the sales of console tables. The global console table market is estimated to be valued at US$ 6.70 billion in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.4% over the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. Key Takeaways Key players operating in the console table market are IKEA, Ashley Furniture Industries, La-Z-Boy, Ethan Allen, Restoration Hardware (RH), Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Wayfair, West Elm, and Bernhardt. Key players are focusing on developing sustainable and low-cost console tables to tap the growing demand. Technological advancements like compact folding and adjustable console tables have provided more options to consumers. Companies are coming up with innovative designs, materials and finishes to make console tables more versatile and functional. Market Trends Modern and minimalist designs are gaining popularity in the console table market. Manufacturers are focusing on sleek, versatile and space-saving designs made of materials like wood, glass and metal to match contemporary interiors. Sustainable and eco-friendly materials like recycled wood, bamboo and recycled plastics are being used widely to develop green console tables catering to the increasing demand for sustainable furniture. Market Opportunities The rising trend of blended home and work spaces due to hybrid work models has opened new growth avenues for versatile, foldable and movable console tables. Manufacturers can capitalize on it by developing multi-functional tables. Impact of COVID-19 on Console Table Market growth The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global console table market. During the peak of lockdowns in 2020-21, furnishing stores were closed for several months restricting sales. Factory shutdowns disrupted production and supply chains leading to delays in fulfilling existing orders. Consumer spending also reduced dramatically as job losses increased and economic uncertainty grew. However, with people spending more time at home due to work from home and social distancing norms, home furnishings gained increased importance. This augured well for some sections of the console table market especially in the affordable range. Online sales helped mitigate declines to some extent as e-commerce offered contactless shopping options. Post pandemic, the console table market is expected to grow steadily underpinning economic recovery and continuity of hybrid work models. While headwinds of high inflation and rising interest rates pose downside risks, growing investments in real estate refurbishing and renovation offer new prospects. Europe region currently dominates console table market in terms of value Europe currently accounts for the largest share in the global console table market in terms of value. Countries like the UK, Germany, France and Italy have long traditions of wooden furniture making and hence a well-established console table industry. The region is dominated by prominent manufacturers like IKEA, Ashley Furniture Industries and La-Z-Boy.

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eBay Offers a Special Growth Program for UAE Businesses to Access Global Markets

The ecommerce industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, accelerated in large part by the Covid-19 pandemic, which pushed the industry to levels originally anticipated for 2025.

A significant driver of this growth has been cross-border trading, with one out of every four items now being purchased by international buyers, constituting 25% of online sales. The value of cross-border ecommerce is projected to surpass $2.1 trillion in 2023, up from $1.9 trillion in 2022.

This presents a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Online export sales are not merely an additional channel but a vital one that facilitates reaching new clients worldwide and scaling up businesses rapidly.

However, entering this arena comes with its challenges and requires acquiring the necessary knowledge to fully exploit its potential. Questions arise on how to reach new clients in new countries, manage shipping, handle technical aspects of online sales, and more.

Selecting the right online sales channel becomes pivotal. While establishing an independent online store has its advantages in terms of brand uniqueness, it demands substantial budgets for global marketing. Notably, among the world’s top 10 retail websites, only 5 are independent sites owned by global giants like “Samsung,” “Apple,” and “Ikea.”

The other 5 are online marketplaces that offer SMBs a smoother entry into global sales, providing tools, guidance, and, most crucially, traffic. For instance, eBay grants sellers access to over 133 million buyers across 190 markets, which surpasses the entire population of the United Arab Emirates by over 13 times. It also allows sellers to tap into markets with high purchasing power, such as the USA, the UK, and the EU countries, where average purchase sizes are significantly larger than in local markets.

Moreover, ecommerce platforms like eBay offer sellers a trusted brand with high customer credibility, a user-friendly platform for business operations, including category insights, marketing tools, and fulfillment solutions.

To further support businesses in the UAE, eBay has introduced a special growth program tailored for regional enterprises looking to succeed in online sales. Participants in the program will receive a personal Growth Advisor at eBay for one year, a complimentary 3-month subscription to an eBay Store, and an auto listings service. These benefits, valued at thousands of dollars per participating business, are offered at no cost to small and medium-sized businesses in the UAE seeking global success through eBay.

It is important to note that achieving success in online sales requires time, continuous learning, and ongoing improvements, mirroring the path of any other business endeavor.

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Luxury Furniture Market Giants Spending Is Going To Boom

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Luxury Furniture is that furniture which is conducive to sumptuous living, and that includes elements that are elegant, sumptuous and indulgent. The global luxury furniture market is expected to witness high growth in the forecasted period due to rapid urbanization and upliftment in the consumer living standards in developing countries such as India, South Africa, and China. Increasing the use of the garden as a living space, a place for active and passive recreation by people is also driving the market for luxury furniture.

Market Trend:

Rising Penetration of Online Retailing All Across the World

Market Drivers:

Rising Disposable Income and Affordability

Globalization and Major Population Shift to the Urban Areas Worldwide

Up surging Demand for Luxury Furniture in Garden, Outside Porches, and Balcony

Market Opportunities:

Changing Consumer Demographics as well as Tourism & hospitality Industry Growth

Increasing Demand from Emerging Market such a China, India and Others

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by Furniture Type (Chairs, Tables, Seating Sets, Dining Sets, Loungers & Daybeds), End Use (Commercial Use, Domestic Use), Material (Metal, Plastic, Wood, Glass, Leather)

Region Included are: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Oceania, South America, Middle East & Africa

Country Level Break-Up: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Germany, United Kingdom (UK), the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Russia, France, Poland, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, India, Australia and New Zealand etc.

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Chapter 5: Displaying market size by Type, End User and Region 2015-2020

Chapter 6: Evaluating the leading manufacturers of the Luxury Furniture market which consists of its Competitive Landscape, Peer Group Analysis, BCG Matrix & Company Profile

Chapter 7: To evaluate the market by segments, by countries and by manufacturers with revenue share and sales by key countries (2021-2026).

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#KeelToysLTD #MonsterousPlush #KeelToysLTDMonsterousRhinosaurusOneEyedMonsterPlush #Rhimea #PlushPals

This is a Keel Toys LTD Monsterous Rhinosaurus One Eyed Monster Rhino Plush and I think it's a UK exclusive plush since I only see listings online from the Uk selling these Monsterous plushies of many monster types with one eye.

This plush's design interested me because of how unique it is since I never seen a one eyed rhino plush unless a kid ripped out one of a normal rhino plush's eyes then thrifted it off because the parents couldn't fix it.

I really like the color scheme of this little friend and looks like something I would draw randomly.

I know there is a mini version of this similar plush which would be chibi shaped.

This plush is 9 inches from the tip of the ear to the claw on the foot and it is 8 inches from the top of the head to the claw on the foot.

This plush is medium sized and is similar size to the Ikea Goonk plush.

This plush is super soft and well made but the voice box doesn't work and if you are good at fixing that then sewing up plushies like new to replace the battery that would work nicely.

I would love to know what this plush would sound like.

The noise box is inside the plush and feels circle like.

The noise box is inside where the chin area is and I took a picture of it.

This plush has it's tush tag but not it's hang tag which would have a mini picture as a sketch of the plush.

This plush may have scratches and wear on the eye or maybe strings loose.

You can pull the eyelid down a little on this plush to reveal more of the eye.

This plush can kind of wear the toy glasses.

A blog about obscurity stuff, plushies and food. on Tumblr - #Ikea Goonk Purple And Yellow Big Nosed Monster Plush

This plush is pretty neat and I'm calling her Rhimea.

She is pretty neat.

Extra images are not mine like the one with the hang tag and the mini one but links are there.

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Keel Toys Plüschmonster Monsterous Plüschtier Kuscheltier Schmuse (geschenkoase-newald.de)

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Trash Can Market is Expected to be Worth $5.3 Billion by 2031, At a CAGR of 4.9% During 2022 to 2031

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A trash can, sometimes known as a garbage can, is a container for storing waste. The vast majority are made of metal and plastic. Trash cans are sturdy and can withstand large loads, enabling safe and convenient rubbish storage, disposal, and transportation. To keep pests & insects out and to reduce odor, the garbage can is covered. Specialized can liners assist in the control of leaks and smells. Trash cans enable the sanitary collecting of wastes, which can be liquid or solid. Trash cans are designed for both indoor and outdoor usage, with differing degrees of strength to meet the environment. To make them simpler to handle, the massive garbage cans include rollers, wheels, and distinctive lids.

During the lockdown, owing to coronavirus, the waste production mainly increased from residential areas as compared to industrial and commercial centers, as industries and offices were partially or completely shut down so very less industrial and commercial waste was generated. Further, the decline in the production of new goods led to a fall in demand for recyclable materials such as rubber and plastic.

However, the reopening of production facilities and introduction of vaccines for coronavirus disease has led to the re-initiation of waste management companies and the waste recycle industry at their full-scale capacities. The work from home culture is the major boosting factor in the increase of residential waste, which is increasing the trash can market opportunity for growth.

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The trash can market is segmented on the basis of product type, material, end user, distribution channel, and region. According to trash can market analysis, on the basis of product type, the market is categorized into pedal trash can, sensor trash can, open trash can and others. On the basis of material, it is segregated into metal, plastic, and others. On the basis of end user, it is bifurcated into household and commercial. On the basis of distribution channel, it is divided into hypermarkets/supermarkets, specialty stores, online channels, and others.

The basis of region, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, Turkey, South Africa, Argentina, and Rest of LAMEA).

The players operating in the global trash can industry have adopted various developmental strategies to expand their trash can market share, increase profitability, and remain competitive in the market. The key players profiled in this report include Grahl Manufacturing, Inter IKEA Systems B.V., iTouchless Housewares & Products Inc.Newell brands, Nine Stars Group USA Inc, Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc., Rev-A-Shelf, Simplehuman, Tramontina, and Umbra.

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○ On the basis of product type, the sensor trash can segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR of 6.4%, in revenue terms, during the forecast period. ○ According to trash can market trends, on the basis of material, the metal segment is expected to dominate the market from 2021 to 2030. ○ On the basis of end user, the household segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR in revenue terms, during the trash can market forecast period. ○ On the basis of distribution channel, the hypermarkets/supermarkets segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. ○ On the basis of region, U.S. was the country with largest trash can market size, in terms of revenue generation for the trash can industry in 2021.

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Ikea UK profits fall by almost a fifth despite 12% increase in sales | Ikea

Ikea UK profits fall by almost a fifth despite 12% increase in sales | Ikea

Ikea’s profits in the UK fell by almost a fifth despite a 12% rise in sales amid the impact of rising costs, as the company said it could not rule out further price rises in the new year. The world’s largest furniture retailer said sales had benefited as shoppers returned to stores since Aug. 31, while online takings fell to 35% of annual sales, from 45% a year ago when the pandemic restricted…

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Has The Pandemic Changed Shopping Habits In Germany And The UK?

Shops and stores have been mostly open across Germany and the UK since the last few months when lockdown measures were relaxed. However, it has not been business as usual for most shop owners. As per a report, there were “no lines” and “no crowds” when an Ikea branch in the Germany city of Cologne opened. According to experts, consumers’ mindsets have changed from a “gain” to a “maintain” mentality during the pandemic. In other words, people are avoiding stepping out of the house unless necessary to lower the risk of catching the virus.

To shed further light on the purported shift in consumer shopping habits, Borderless Access recently conducted an online study across several countries across the world, including in the UK and Germany. Here are the highlights from the study.

Are online stores preferred over physical stores?

Globally, online shopping has picked up dramatically. 60% of all respondents said that they have started to solely shop online or are shopping online more than before and only 15% said they shop in physical stores as usual. In comparison, 35% of Germans said they continue to shop in physical stores as usual against 23% in the UK. The percentage of people in the UK who have increased online shopping is closer to the global average, at 63%.

While a large number of people are staying away from stores that are too crowded or are not following safety measures, visits also depend based on the type of store. For instance, most people around the world are giving stores located inside malls (54%) and stores selling non-essential items (58%) a miss. The same trend can be seen in Germany as well, where 54% of people said they are avoiding malls and non-essential stores. In a similar fashion, but to a greater degree, 57% and 64% of respondents in the UK said they have been avoiding malls and non-essential stores since the pandemic.

Are people shopping less frequently?

The pandemic has influenced how often people shop, particularly in physical stores. Globally, only 10% of all audiences said their frequency of visits to stores has remained the same or has gone up. 15% of Germans and 12% of the audience in the UK also said the same thing.

Interestingly, even though online shopping is considered relatively safer, 32% of the global audience said their frequency of online shopping had reduced. In Germany and the UK, this percentage stands at 30% and 38% respectively. However, the majority of audiences globally (44%), as well as in Germany (39%) and the UK (42%) shop online more frequently than or as often as before.

Notably, a significant majority (72%) of the global audience, who are currently staying away from physical stores, said they would be willing to shop in physical stores if strong safety measures are implemented. 68% of the UK audience shared the same sentiment. However, 51% of Germans said they would avoid physical stores in the current scenario no matter the safety measures.

Among those staying away from online shopping, 82% globally and 75% in Germany and the UK said they would consider shopping online if certain measures were implemented. Of these factors, In Germany, safe packaging and delivery practice, easy and intuitive purchase experience and easy exchange policy were given top preference in that order. In the UK, easy exchange policy, easy and intuitive purchase experience and safe packaging and delivery practice were the top factors.

A once-in-a-lifetime occurrence like the current pandemic is expected to leave a lasting impression on people and how we function as a society. Since the pandemic, the shopping habits of consumers across the world have changed. 60% of Germans and 49% of the audience in the UK now primarily shop for essentials alone. Meanwhile, the purchase of healthy food has gone up among 31% of Germans and 23% of the UK audience. People are also shopping less frequently but at the same time, we are witnessing an uptake in online shopping. While some of these changes could reverse over time, others could result in a more permanent behaviour change.

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Global Nightstands Market Dynamics and Strategies for Success 2024-2034

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Key players offered in the market: IKEA Hooker Furniture Ashley Furniture Industries Suofeiya Home Collection NITORI Steinhoff Quanyou Furniture Sleemon Vaughan-Bassett Furniture La-Z-Boy

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Nightstands Market Type Coverage: - Wooden Nightstands Metal Nightstands

Nightstands Market Application Coverage: - Online-sale Offline-sale

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Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality Market for Commerce Industry - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

AR and VR in Commerce Market Overview

The market for AR and VR in Commerce is forecast to reach $3.2 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 28.4% from 2021 to 2026. The market is driven by increasing popularity of Augmented & Virtual Reality Devices due to better user engagement with high recall rate. The commerce industry saw a huge change when e-commerce concept gained mass adoption. Prominent companies such as Walmart, Blockbuster suffered when people began purchasing products online, and players such as Amazon, eBay and Netflix gathered the majority of market share. Augmented reality and virtual reality could become an extension to e-commerce. For example, recently, IKEA launched an application called “IKEA Place” which allows users to view the furniture products as if they were placed in the user’s home. This would help speed up the purchase decision process. Although this technology is not expected to reach the heights of success as that of e-commerce, it will still be vital going forward.

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The report: “AR and VR in Commerce Market– Forecast (2021-2026)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the AR and VR in Commerce Market.

By Type – AR (Software and Services), VR (Software and Services)

By Platform – Head Mounted Display, Head Up Display, Handheld Device, Mobile Devices, Projector and Wall Display.

By End Use Industry – Tourism, Retail, E-Commerce and Advertisement.

By Geography - North America (U.S, Canada, Mexico), South America(Brazil, Argentina and others), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia and Others), APAC(China, Japan India, SK, Aus and Others), and RoW (Middle east and Africa).

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Key Takeaways

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality has opened up new avenues for Commerce Industry. V-Commerce (Virtual Commerce, which is Augmented and Virtual Reality integrated Commerce) has brought in quite a remarkable change in the online retail world, as Augmented Reality doesn't require or requires less hardware and requires devices that most people are familiar with such as tablets and smartphones.

Both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technically elaborates the scope of E-Commerce and took the interaction to a whole new level altogether.

As per IndustryARC research, more than 60% of online shoppers prefer to purchase items that offer Augmented Reality on websites in one way or the other. It’s inarguable fact that both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality has increased user interaction for many companies and helped them to upsurge their user base. 

AR and VR in Commerce Market Segment Analysis - By Platform

In Platform Segment, mobile phones stood as the fastest growing subset with an estimated CAGR of 35% during the forecast period. MAR (Mobile Augmented Reality) is expected to account for more than 52% of AR Application Market by 2026. The significant focus of companies in developing MAR solutions is expected to drive market growth. Facebook will be providing users an augmented reality experience via advertisements in the application. Users of the application may view fashion goods such as eye glasses and shoes, and try them on virtually. Many other companies have similarly developed solutions focused on the mobile market particularly for E-Commerce application.

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AR and VR in Commerce Market Segment Analysis - By End Use Industry

AR and VR in commerce sector is driven by rising number of AR solutions focused on the E-Commerce market. Augmented Commerce is currently being used by various retailers to sell their products such as IKEA (Furniture), Converse (Shoes), eBay (FMCG), Amazon (FMCG), etc. Augmented Commerce could be used by organizations to allow users to try games, clothes, furniture, cars, etc. before purchase. People could view what a flat would look like (and features like paint and furniture) by walking around through the application, and another application allows users to view the interior and exterior of various cars. Google has made a huge investment in an ecommerce giant that was making use of augmented reality technology to boost its sales. Google has previously invested in companies that are developing upcoming technology such as DeepMind AI. Similar investments are expected from organizations that want to leverage the technology for their operations.

AR and VR in Commerce Market Segment Analysis - By Geography

North America region holds the largest market share in the Artificial Intelligence in Commerce Market at 42% in 2020. However, APAC witnesses highest growth during the forecast period and is expected to reach. Americas Artificial Intelligence in Commerce market is mainly driven by the higher penetration of the AR and VR technology among the tech savvy people.  The key applications including Tourism, E-learning, and E-commerce among others. 

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AR and VR in Commerce Market Drivers

Rising Investment from Market Leaders

The market for AR and VR is rising due to increased investment from market leading players. Facebook integrating augmented reality ads into its application: Facebook will be providing users an augmented reality experience via advertisements in the application. Users of the application may view fashion goods such as eye glasses and shoes, and try them on virtually. 

IKEA introduced an AR app named Place, which enables Apple users to set IKEA furniture in their apartments and preview an interior before buying products. Thanks to this solution potential customers can choose furniture easier.. eBay collaborated with local firm to open virtual stores in Australia. eBay was one of the first movers in the market, when the industry began developing applications for this technology. Amazon is also offering VR experiences in select cities. Amazon is trialling VR with a view to boost their Prime Day sales. Another e-commerce giant, eBay did the same in 2016 in Australia. We can expect these big players raise the awareness of the technology through such events before potential app launches thus driving market awareness and thereby the market.

Rising Focus on Improving Customer Experience

Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality is a perfect mix of technologies to engage a customer. A memorable happy experience often leads to a satisfied customer. AR/VR technologies are likely to give an enriching experience to the customer which increases the chances of customer satisfaction significantly. As this technology is meant to make it easy and memorable for customers and it is likely to have an upper hand in leading to satisfied customers for companies as well. Customer engagement and Interactivity is not only required after onboarding the customer but is important to aware and attract as well. These AR/VR technologies can extensively be used as marketing tools to spread awareness about a product. This enhanced customer experience offered through AR and VR solutions will drive market growth.

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AR and VR in Commerce Market Challenges

Lack of Awareness of AR Content

The biggest challenge with AR is the lack of awareness of AR content from consumers. AR and VR content can come in many forms, and this could be a cause for confusion. There’s still not much clarity over whether consumers are aware these tools are available to them, or if they realize they’re engaging with AR or VR when they use them. In a recent research study conducted by GWI in the UK and U.S., we found that over 90% of consumers in these markets are aware of VR, with around 65% saying they’re aware of AR. Awareness of AR hovers between the 70-75% mark among the 16-44 age group, but drops dramatically among 45-54s (56%) and 55-64s (44%). By gender, males (71%) display a notably higher level of awareness of AR compared to women (59%). This has resulted in limited focus on the AR market especially for applications outside gaming.

Market Landscape

Product launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the AR and VR market in Commerce. Key Companies operating in the market include Amazon, Ikea, Facebook, Sephora, BMW, Harley Davidson, Sotheby and various other companies.

Acquisitions/Technology Launches/Partnerships

Amazon is trialing VR in a few selected cities in India, with a view to boost their Prime Day sales. 

Facebook will be providing users an augmented reality experience via advertisements in the application. Users of the application may view fashion goods such as eye glasses and shoes, and try them on virtually.

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Oh take as long as you need love, hope you were able to get the furniture you wanted and that the remodelling’s going well, love you - 🥰

i will sell you my entire soul, a kidney or literally a lung for ur forgiveness because i’ve been mia for ages LMFAOO

i’ll talk about myself afterwards!!! i heard about your exams baby, i’m so fucking happy that you passed! i had a premonition since the start and i knew you had it in you :D believe me when i say i started grinning, u better have celebrated and treated urself to some nice things!!!!!!!

congrats on the reread! i have to give major kudos in the first place that you even had the patience to go through with it in the first place, no because seriously that’s genuine dedication it’s mindblowing. like. you would sit there and read through all my old works?🥺🥺 ur my no.1 contender of giving me heart problems istgggg

i’m totally fine if you wanna keep sending asks instead, i genuinely don’t mind and i’d prefer for you to be comfortable. so whatever you do end up choosing, i’ll support it regardless!

it’s been a while so maybe you read up on the jjk manga? mayhaps? lemme know, cause i’m interested to hear about it! i swear jjk came back as well, i saw some of the recent chapters briefly

the jjk shirts sold out super fast but i managed to grab a white one with four panels of the curses on em, the one with jougo, m*hito sukuna and someone else who is probably not of importance if i can’t remember their name LMAO— it’s nice!! the material is 100% cotton so its one of those stiff-er(?) shirts, 10/10 would recommend for you to get one the next time they’re in stock again

i remember very faintly how i said i’d recommend you some anime LMFAO excuse me it’s 5am as i write this but i was extremely hellbent on getting back to you before sleep <3 dont wanna worry ya

you should totally check out oregairu whenever you can, or maybe violet evergarden? they’re not similar in any way shape or form to gintama, jjk, hq etc but.. they hold a special place in my heart ;; i suck at explaining without accidentally spoiling things or rambling for ages so check out the blurb for them whenever you can ! plus the animation in ve is absolutely stunning

and yeah, i’m from england! i get you completely djghdhg it’s just because most fic writers are american so at a certain point i just wired it into my brain, then whenever i meet someone who’s from england i just get so excited it’s like ?? wow?? you know what anime is? i hope that doesn’t sound rude LMAO it’s just how i said before that the lack of anything anime related here is horrid. esp waterstones, like you said. god that’s awful. i recently caught up on the haikyuu manga online but i wanna support the author by buying the volumes and they’re literally sold out or sold in strange numbers </3

aside from that, how have you been?? taking care of yourself? happy september, btw! it’s basically autumn now, an absolute shocker of a fact but i’m trying my first ever psl whenever starbucks releases them here~

tysm as per usual for your kind complimentsss AAAA u have no right!! absolutely no right to make me blush. genuinely a crime, you should be locked away and kept under supervision :<<< thank youuuu you are the sweetest angel to walk this earthhh~

i’m starting to slowly try to ease myself back into writing for gintama lmaoo, it’s a slow process but i’ll get there eventually!! just gotta wait for my hyperfixations to shift, is all

as for me, the remodelling’s going pretty good! i’ve picked up most of the things i’ve needed like paint, new led strips and bed sheets. i made a grave mistake of buying a mirror from ebay and it smashed in transit LGMHJJD it’s okay you can laugh cause i totally did too, so i’m going up to ikea again next week to get that plus a bed because mine broke? it just.. collapsed? also very funny i promise you it’s not tragic at all <3

thinking of covering up a wall where my pc’s going to go with manga panels, especially haikyuu and blue lock (another sports manga, it’s about football! 10/10 would recommend) because the panels are just *chefs kiss* especially... miya atsumu... damn like timeskip tsumie just hits so different idk why, plus some sneaky gintama panels to help me forget that i still haven’t watched the movie and refuse to watch it. that’s a lie, actually. i got 30 mins in before i quit cause it felt like i was going to violently sob /j

sorry if i missed anything that you said! pinky promise i read it but my brain might’ve short circuited, u definitely have permission to bully me into it if i did forget (i say this like you’re not a kind soul and you wouldn’t just remind me nicely in a soft tone LMAO)

yeah!!! they do have cutouts, they shouldn’t let me and u near them tho cause we’ll end up taking a few home LMAO

first class tickets hell yeahhhh here we go🥺🥺🥺 i call dibs on paying for the shinkansen!!! we can go to the anime district, get some cool merch! akihabara? i think? pretty sure! also does japan sell squishmallows? everyone keeps talking about them but no one sells them in the uk... i want to expand my stuffed animal collection but build a bear charges like 40 quid for no good reason (that sentence in itself was the epitome of being british)

alright that’s a goodnight from me! i hope you’re having an absolutely great day/night/ evening, if not, hope it’s tolerable instead (:

take a sip of water<3

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you're in college right? do you have any suggestions of waht to pack???? im stressing

Yep I'm at uni which is basically the same thing. And I get you anon I was stressed as hell about what I was gonna need and looked at a fuck ton of sites for suggestions, most of the suggestions were irrelevant but I'll try my best

Firstly, Do. Not. Over pack. Everything you take to uni/college you have to pack back up at the end of the year.

Now secondly, I'd recommend leaving as much of the room stuff until you actually get there. I've seen some suggestions to take an iron, a printer, shower caddys etc. Don't. If your parents are buying it for you then go ahead I guess, free stuff. But a lot of stuff you're not going to end up using. My uni accommodation had an ironing room and printers on site. Shower caddys are gonna be pointless if your sharing bathrooms. My friend's parents bought them a ton of cooking supplies only for them to end up at the only catered hall and not using any of it

I saw a lot of suggestions to pack blankets because uni halls are usually freezing but I ended up in a room where the heater could not be turned off and was boiling despite being in Scotland. Our uni also told us it wasn't providing bedding but then did

I would suggest you just pack the essentials: clothes, wash stuff, chargers, whatever tech you need (laptop, tablet etc), bags, a jacket and a coat and a few pairs of shoes. And wait until you get there to see what is provided and what you find yourself missing or needing. Cus we've all been in that situation where we buy organisers and white boards and then not use them once, you don't want to be in that situation. And anything you forget you can always grab if you go home for Christmas (or you might be able to ask your parents to post it)

Do not pack a million pairs of shoes. Oh my god, so many people do this. Nearly every uni room you walk into has a massive collection of shoes in and most of them wear like 4 of them max. You're gonna need a comfortable shoe, waterproof shoe or ones you don't mind getting muddy, formal shoe (work or job interviews) and then like one extra max

Most of us are still going to be doing at least some online lectures next year. I didn't use hardly any stationary until exam season because I was already doing my lessons online I just did my notes online too. So keep that in mind. If you're the type of person who likes and prefers handwritten notes then pack accordingly. But generally you can probably get all of that during the period before lessons start without it having to take up packing space

Do not take your entire wardrobe. You won't need it. You can always switch clothing out if you go home for breaks. And there's always online shopping, just don't go crazy

If you want to get storage boxes or a clothes airer or whatever again I'd wait until you get there too see what space you have available, especially if you're gonna be sharing a room. The beds are quite low in some places that some storage boxes just aren't going to fit underneath and there's generally not a lot of other floor space available for big boxes

Keep in mind that you might want to keep a drawer/shelf free in your room for non-perishable food instead of risking them in the kitchen. Some people are really good about not touching your food and crockery other people will treat it like everything is available to everyone, if that's something you're comfortable with then you've got nothing to worry about. But it's also convenient if you do feel like going to the kitchen to have some stuff in your room

Pack a raincoat. Unless you live somewhere where you never get rain, at least pack a lightweight raincoat. I moved into Scotland without a single hooded coat and didn't have one for the first month or so. Stupidest decision ever. For most people move in time is generally the rainiest season, especially in the UK

Also for UK people IKEA and Dunelm do really cheap home stuff, so I'd look there first. You can get small bowls and plates for 50p at IKEA. If you're getting it delivered I would recommend maybe keeping some of the larger boxes for moving out at the end of the year if you're putting stuff in storage or sending by courier instead of parents coming to get you

Generally though you just need to think about what you you use day to day and be realistic about it instead of convincing yourself your actually going to use x thing for the first time in months. Student rooms are small so just try not to go overboard - sincerely someone who fucked up and over packed their suitcase when trying to get home and had to pay £150 fee to get their plane -_-

Hope this helps, and good luck darling!

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UK to tax Amazon's victims

Imposing penalties on cheating monopolists is hard and must be done with care, lest the companies turn new rules into a competitive advantage - rules they can afford to follow, but which their smaller customers cannot.

For many years, Big Tech maintained the fiction that their digital sales were consummated somewhere in Irish-adjacent high seas or possibly in a basement in Lichtenstein and thus sales-tax exempt. This let Amazon sell books for 20% less than its non-cheating UK competitors.

To fix this, the EU created a rule requiring digital retailers to collect two non-contradictory pieces of personally identifying info on each purchaser (including non-EU customers) to determine where they were for tax purposes.

This data had to be retained for ten years, and digital retailers had to remit quarterly sales-tax reports and payments to any of the 28 EU member states from which they had collected a single cent.

I was a Londoner then, running a small digital bookstore selling my own books (https://craphound.com/shop). This store turned over a couple hundred pounds/quarter, and after the first quarter, I owed £17 in tax. It cost me more than £700 to file the paperwork to pay it.

Now, there was a way to escape this: all I had to do was stop selling my books and move all my sales to Amazon. Amazon would steal 30% of my money and do my EU paperwork for me. They had whole buildings full of accountants and programmers to automate the process.

Yes, Amazon finally had to collect sales tax, but many EU sellers smaller than Amazon went bust or were absorbed into Amazon - this was not a punishment for tax-cheating, it was a reward.

It's happening again. In an effort to get Amazon to pay its share of UK tax (the company paid paid £14.4m tax on UK revenues of £13.7bn in 2019), the British government has enacted a 2% "digital services tax."

This tax is levied on the fees that Amazon charges the sellers who use its platform (i.e. me, if I'd decided to move my online bookstore to Amazon) (I moved to the USA and didn't have to).

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/14/amazon-to-escape-uk-digital-services-tax-that-will-hit-smaller-traders

The idea is that this will catch Big Tech cheaters without penalising high-street retailers like John Lewis. But Amazon has taken the absolutely predictable step of announcing that it will simply charge 2% more for third-party goods that it sells.

Here's why that's a big deal: Amazon preys on these sellers. It spies on their sales through its platform to figure out which businesses are worth entering, then it clones their products, sells them below cost, and puts them out of business.

The EU and the US are both crafting rules to ban this practice, but those rules won't matter if Amazon is REQUIRED to charge 2% extra for every third-party item - this creates a permanent advantage for Amazon, a universal excuse for predatory selling.

A simpler answer: charge Amazon tax on its earnings where money changes hands, irrespective of accounting fictions that book those earnings in low-Earth orbit or the British Virgin Islands.

If Amazon can't provide adequate documentation to ascertain where the transaction took place, simply treat 100% of its total global revenue as taxable in the UK.

I bet they'll figure it out.

Then do all the other profit-shifting scammers: Google, Ikea, Apple, Rolex, etc.