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Wal-Mart, Amazon Book Battle Escalates

Amazon lowered its prices on hot upcoming book releases to $9, once again matching Walmart.com in an escalating price war.

 

Bits: Amazon to Acquire Zappos.com for $847 Million

Bits: Amazon to Acquire Zappos.com for $847 Million

Amazon says it has reached an agreement to purchase online shoe retailer Zappos.com.

 

Amazon to Close Some Distribution Centers

Amazon.com is shutting distribution centers in three states, and will lay off or transfer to other nearby facilities about 210 employees.

 

Amazon.com Soars After Outpacing EBay in Sales, Profit Growth

Amazon.com Soars After Outpacing EBay in Sales, Profit Growth

Amazon.com Inc., the world’s largest online retailer, topped sales and profit estimates yesterday after its biggest holiday season ever, outpacing EBay Inc. and its e-commerce rivals.

 

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