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Olympic zones disrupt parcel deliveries in Paris: What to expect

La Poste and Amazon in particular have warned customers that some at-home deliveries may be unavailable or delayed - here is how to check the Olympic zone areas

‘Amazon France have lost my custom and many of my deliveries’

Ability to use GPS is a minimum requirement for a delivery driver, says reader

Ordering a book online in France is now more expensive - here is why

A new rule encouraging people to shop at local stores instead of receiving home delivery has been championed by independent retailers

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Amazon appeals plans for €3 minimum delivery fee for books in France

It said France’s move, aimed at protecting independent bookshops, would be a ‘severe blow’ to people’s budgets

French president criticised for giving Légion d’honneur to Jeff Bezos

Left-wing politicians say it shows how Emmanuel Macron favours the rich. The award was, however, reportedly decided on before Macron became president

Minimum book delivery fee in France expected to be fixed at €3

Fee for purchases of more than €35 would drop down to one centime, the current status quo, often used by sellers such as Amazon

How can resident of France find best prices across Amazon’s sites?

Remember to check that correct delivery costs have been factored in before choosing a deal from a different country

9 changes for residents and second-home owners in France in September

From an increased fuel discount to insurance reform, and a price increase for Amazon Prime, we look at changes that may affect you in the coming month

Amazon Prime fees to rise by €20 a year in France from September

The increase is happening in other European countries too, as the US retailer giant cites ‘increased working costs’ due to growing fuel, energy, and packaging prices

Why was I charged for customs and VAT on an Amazon delivery in France?

Items coming from outside the EU are often subject to various different fees, so it is important to bear that in mind when ordering

Is Amazon France censoring my bad reviews?

Amazon customers in France have reported that their feedback on certain products is not getting published, but they have not had the same experience in the UK or Germany

Why Amazon book deliveries will soon cost more in France

Sénat passes a bill to impose a fixed minimum delivery fee for books purchased online

Amazon to stop using plastic pouches for deliveries in France

Plastic packaging used for small products will be replaced with paper bags and envelopes for Amazon products by the end of the year

France's love-hate relationship with Amazon

Millions still use Amazon even though nearly seven out of 10 French people polled agreed with a petition calling for a boycott at Christmas

DIY retailer Leroy Merlin voted France’s favourite shop for 2021

An annual survey put the DIY store in first place this year, after it came second for the past two years. The health crisis is thought to have played a role

Influential French figures unite against Amazon

A group of 120 NGOs, unions, MPs and influential French figures say the online retailer must be stopped “before it’s too late”

Shops call for cancellation of Black Friday in France

Unions claim online retailers will profit unfairly from the November sales while independent shops are forced to close during confinement

French state to pay delivery fees for bookshops in lockdown

Supermarket chains are also stepping in to help small shops transition to digital sales, as resistance to Amazon and other large online retailers grows

Facebook France to pay €106 million in new tax settlement

Facebook France is to pay €106 million in tax adjustments after an investigation found it had not properly declared revenue generated in France before 2018.

When will Amazon France deliveries restart?

Amazon has reopened its six French warehouses today, May 19, but return to normal will be “progressive”, the general director of Amazon France has said.

Amazon France warehouses to stay shut until May 13

Mail order giant Amazon is extending the closure of its six warehouses in France until May 13.

Amazon France to stay closed for two more days

Amazon France, the French branch of the online retail giant, is to remain closed for two more days - until Wednesday April 22 - pending an appeal to a court order to limit its activities nationwide.

Amazon France must stop all ‘non-essential’ deliveries

Amazon France is no longer allowed to deliver any “non-essential” items during the Covid-19 crisis, as a French court condemns it for continuing to trade as normal, and for not doing enough to protect its workers.

Covid-19: Amazon France stops ‘non-priority’ delivery

Retail giant Amazon is to stop all “non-priority” deliveries in France during the current period of confinement due to Covid-19, it has announced.

Paris mayor proposes laws to control Amazon deliveries

The mayor of Paris has proposed new laws and taxes that would control the number of deliveries made by online shopping giant Amazon, which have been judged “a source of congestion and pollution”.

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Olympic zones disrupt parcel deliveries in Paris: What to expect

‘Amazon France have lost my custom and many of my deliveries’

Ordering a book online in France is now more expensive - here is why

Amazon appeals plans for €3 minimum delivery fee for books in France

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