All Amazon articles – Page 112
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OpinionDigital media sales raise new customer service questions for retailers
Although it is far from a mature market, it is always worth watching developments in electronic books — and it has been a busy week in the sector.
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NewsBarnes & Noble launches e-book store
US bookselling giant Barnes & Noble has launched what it says is the largest online shop of electronic books.
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OpinionWindow shopping has moved online
A look at some recent results shows interesting diversity in the world of online retailing.
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OpinionBecome part of the story
Retailers should make the most of the media circus to raise their profiles, says Jacqueline Gold
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Amazon could face £73.8m tax bill in Japan
E-tail giant Amazon could face a $119m (£73.8m) tax bill in Japan for unreported income over a three-year period.Local reports said that Japan’s tax bureau judged that because part of Amazon’s operations are Japan-based, an income report of tens of billions of yen should have been submitted and therefore would ...
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AnalysisTop 50 retailers: Retail’s premier league
It’s 18 months since Retail Week’s last look at the UK’s top retailers by sales and margins and much has changed in that time. Retail Knowledge Bank senior partner Robert Clark reports
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NewsShoppers flock to buy Michael Jackson music
Entertainment retailers have reported a surge in sales of Michael Jackson’s albums after the sudden death of the music legend last week.
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NewsMichael Jackson’s death prompts album sales surge
The sudden death of pop legend Michael Jackson has prompted a surge in sales of his albums.
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NewsAmazon UK readies footwear site
Amazon UK is primed to go live with a standalone shoes and accessories offer this autumn.
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Court orders Amazon to pay Toys R Us £31m
Amazon has been ordered by an American court to pay $51m (£31.2m) to Toys R Us after the e-tail giant terminated an exclusive distribution deal in 2004.The partnership was due to last until 2010, with the toy retailer agreed as Amazon’s sole supplier of toys, games and baby goods.The fine ...
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Amazon extends Euro reach as exports rise
E-tail giant Amazon has opened up all of its categories for delivery to Europe as it seeks to benefit from sterling’s weakness.
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NewsAmazon sales and profits soar
Amazon has reported a strong first quarter with profits soaring 24 per cent to $177m (£121m).Amazon’s international sales, including the UK, jumped 15 per cent to $2.31bn (£1.58bn) for the period. Excluding the impact of exchange rates, international sales rocketed 28 per cent.Total sales across the group grew 18 per ...
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NewsAmazon opts out of Phorm advertising system
Amazon has requested to opt out of the Webwise behavioural targeting advertising system that has been created by Phorm.
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NewsAmazon launches stationery offer
Amazon has launched a stationery offer on its site selling thousands of office products and supplies.Amazon UK managing director Brian McBride said: “Amazon’s aim is to have everything you could possibly want for the home office under one virtual roof.”Products will range from paper to printing labels and include storage ...
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OpinionOcado has carved itself a niche
Ocado has had a tough first few years setting up and competing with the likes of Tesco and Sainsbury’s but the e-tailer is starting to see the light.
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NewsThe Hut plots route to become ‘next Amazon’
E-tailer The Hut, which this week bought the rights to the Zavvi brand and website, wants to buy more struggling brands to turn into pure-play sites as it guns to become a serious competitor to Amazon.
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Online retailers lead the way in customer service
Play.com and Amazon have topped a customer satisfaction poll to find which retailers hit the mark when it comes to customer service.
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Amazon reports strong Christmas
US online giant Amazon continued to storm ahead of the competition, boosted by strong Christmas sales with net sales in the final quarter of 2008 up 18 per cent to US$6.7bn ( 4.6bn).