“It is important for each and every one of us to understand that the decision to continue to operate our ecommerce business as long as we can is not about making a profit,” the Swedish company said in an open letter to employees Monday. “It is about protecting our people and their livelihoods in this time of uncertainty. In these times, ecommerce is critical for the longevity of our business, and we need to protect the business, so that we can continue protecting our co-workers.”