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Amazon to launch virtual currency
by
Jim Burress
Feb 7, 2013
This week, the retailing giant said it will soon offer its own currency, called the Amazon Coin.
Netflix, Amazon typify corporate 'coopetition'
by
Dan Bobkoff
Dec 26, 2012
Whether it’s Netflix and Amazon, or Apple and Google, companies that start off cooperating can turn into fierce competitors.
Tech's whirlwind week: Apple, Amazon, Microsoft
by
Jeff Horwich
Oct 26, 2012
Tech stocks have had quite a day today and quite a week. Apple, Amazon and Microsoft are all in the spotlight for various reasons.
Amazon pushes Kindles in classrooms
Oct 18, 2012
Getting the Kindle into the hands of students offers Amazon a golden opportunity to bite into Apple's iPad market.
Walmart takes on Amazon with same-day delivery
by
Queena Kim
Oct 10, 2012
Walmart stores in a handful of cities will double as distribution centers as the online giant moves into super quick delivery.
Staples shifts strategy to selling more products online
Sep 26, 2012
The office-supply chain will close dozens of stores in the U.S. and Europe and increase its selling online and through mobile apps.
Walmart gives Amazon Kindle the boot
Sep 20, 2012
Walmart, following Target’s lead, will stop selling the Amazon Kindle. It’s recognition that the online retailer is a serious Walmart competitor.
For public good, not for profit.
Sales tax may cut into Amazon's edge
Sep 14, 2012
With Amazon beginning to charge sales tax in some states, analysts think it may convince some consumers to buy big-ticket items in traditional brick-and-mortar stores.
Amazon, online taxes and your pocketbook
by
Molly Wood
Sep 14, 2012
Sales taxes may be coming soon to your Amazon purchases. But you probably should have been paying them anyway.
Amazon takes on Apple in price more than features
by
Molly Wood
Sep 7, 2012
Why the retail giant doesn’t mind not making money on Kindle Fire tablets.