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Amazon to launch the Kindle in Britain
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- 08 October 2009 09:36
Amazon is to launch its Kindle wireless electronic reader in Britain as it expands into more than 100 countries. The device, which will sell for $279 (£175), allows users to wirelessly download newspapers, magazines, books and personal documents to a 6-inch display that "looks and reads like real paper".Jeff Bezos, ...read more
Retailers join with Government to act on knife crime
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- 05 February 2009 09:10
Retailers are joining forces with the Government and police as part of a nationwide crackdown on the sale of knives to under-18s. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith launched the initiative earlier this week, in conjunction with the British Retail Consortium and retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl, Marks ...read more
Amazon cautious over Christmas sales
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- 27 October 2008 09:40
Amazon has lowered its fourth-quarter revenue forecast on expectations of a tough Christmas. Last year, the online retailer made more than 40% of its profits over the festive season. Amazon now expects sales of between $6 and $7 billion in the three months to the end of December compared with ...read more
Electronics boost profits at Amazon
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- 28 July 2008 08:58
Amazon has reported that second quarter profits more than doubled as sales of electronics soared. General merchandise and electronic sales increased by 58% in the three months to the end of June, with sales of books, CDs and DVDs up 31%. International sales rose by 47%, 34% without the impact ...read more
Amazon opens gigantic warehouse in Wales
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- 18 April 2008 09:36
Online retailer Amazon has opened a massive distribution centre in Wales’ Swansea Bay. The warehouse, which is roughly the size of 10 football pitches, is expected to create 1,200 full time jobs over the next five years and 1,500 seasonal jobs. First Minister Rhodri Morgan has praised the opening as ...read more
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