Amazon Makes $10,000 per Second as Consumers Shelter in Place
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Amazon Makes $10,000 per Second as Consumers Shelter in Place
Amazon Makes $10,000 per Second as Consumers Shelter in Place Amazon recorded sales of $75.4 billion within the first three months of this year, which is a first-quarter record for the company.
The e-commerce giantβs North American sales rose 29% as many consumers shop online during lockdown.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said the company would spend at least $4 billion on costs related to the COVID-19 outbreak over the next three months.
Jeff Bezos, via statement Many Amazon workers have not felt that the company's COVID-19 response is sufficient and have been protesting and striking for improved protection and paid leave.
