Amazon PayPhrase launched to make shopping faster and easier
Amazon has launched a new feature on their service which is designed to make shopping faster this holiday season.
Amazon PayPhrase enables the user to set up shortcuts with details on address and a credit card number. The shortcuts are accompanied with a PIN number.
Once [...]
Amazon now offering same day delivery in some cities
Trust Amazon to come out with something like this!
The US based retailing giant is now offering same day delivery in some cities in the US market.
This service comes at a price though. But it is good news for people who want to get their [...]
Zappos.com acquired by Amazon in a mega deal
US based online retailing giant Amazon has acquired Zappos.com which a lot of market analysts believe was on its way to become a major player in the market dominated by its new parent.
The deal is worth around USD 900 million and is one of the biggest one [...]
Rumours: Amazon.com could acquire Netflix
Netflix is one of the most interesting companies in the US market today. The movie rental company is performing well and is also working hard on expanding their digital services.
The latest rumour in the market is that Amazon is considering acquiring Netflix.
The reports of a possible deal between [...]
Amazon would pay $51 million to Toys R Us
US based online retailing giant Amazon has revealed that they are going to pay $51 million to Toys R Us for settling their legal disputes.
The company said in a regulatory filing that the money would be given during the third quarter.
This would help the company end [...]
Amazon files a patent lawsuit against Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications had recently filed a lawsuit against Amazon claiming Amazon Kindle eBook reader was infringing on their patented technologies.
Amazon is now fighting back as they have now filed a similar patent related lawsuit that claims that Discovery is infringing on their patented technologies!
Amazon is claiming in their [...]
Amazon acquires developers of Stanza
US based online shopping giant Amazon has announced that they are acquiring the makers of Stanza which is the alternative to Kindle app on mobile platforms.
Developers Lexcycle spoke about this new development: “We are not planning any changes in the Stanza application or user experience as a result of the acquisition. [...]
Amazon.com posts impressive revenues
US based online shopping giant Amazon.com has come out with their latest revenue report and the company has managed to beat the market expectations.
Market analysts are surprised by this improved performance considering Amazon has not been playing the price game by offering massive discounts.
The company has benefited from the [...]
Amazon doing fine despite a slowing economy
Amazon has proved that you can be profitable even in tough economic times.
The company has said its sales in the fourth quarter were up 18 percent to $6.7 billion.
Amazon further reported that its free cash flow increased 16 percent to 1.36 billion.
The net income was up 8.7 [...]
Reports: Amazon.com to start selling Wine
Market sources are pointing towards Napa Valley Vintners which claims that online retailing giant Amazon.com would soon start offering Wine on their service.
This service would begin as early as this month.
Amazon had for the time being declined to comment on these reports.
Napa Valley Vintners represents around 315 vintners in the [...]
