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Rumor Mill: The Amazon Store is Coming
February 9, 2012
FROM RETAILWIRE:
A report last weekend by Good EReader said that Amazon, similar to its Quidsi division, was tinkering with the idea of opening a small store in Seattle to show off items such as its various Kindle models and a widely anticipated Android smartphone line. Do you think it makes sense for Amazon to open physical stores?
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Welcome to the world of retail, Amazon. Come on in and enjoy what you have been missing. After about a year, they'll be running back to their bat cave wondering why the hell they ventured into the B & M business. I don't see the need, as most folks recognize Amazon for what is is now.
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