Unbound has started a reading club offering benefits such as free ebooks, special events and free shipping. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Both firms are kicking off programs offering rebates, extra discounts, and free shipping for eligible indie bookstores to make it easier to order and reorder during the high-volume holiday shopping season. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
Just how important Amazon’s Prime shipping offer has been to the online giant’s success can be seen in data recently compiled by the Codex Group. Last Monday, Amazon announced that Prime, which allows customers free two-day shipping for a $79 annual fee, had surpassed its free shipping on orders... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2012-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon is making a move to become even more international. The online bookseller has just acquired the Book Depository International, a U.K. bookseller that distinguishes itself as being home to "the largest range of titles in the world." The terms of the deal have not yet been released, but the... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2011-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Mon, 04/07/2011 - 12:29 Amazon.com has reached an agreement to acquire The Book Depository, the fast-growing online retailer founded by Andrew Crawford in 2004. Greg Greeley, Amazon's vice president of European Retail, said: "Customers in more... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]