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Web Sites Big and Small Participating -- From Film Critics to Chefs to Puppies | /news/news-details/1996/Web-Sites-Big-and-Small-Participating----From-Film-Critics-to-Chefs-to-Puppies/default.aspx | Web-Sites-Big-and-Small-Participating----From-Film-Critics-to-Chefs-to-Puppies | 3,960 | 07/18/1996 00:00:00 | Web Sites Big and Small Participating -- From Film Critics to Chefs to Puppies | 07/18/1996 | 1996 | SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 1996--Amazon.com Books (www.amazon.com), the leading Internet-based bookstore, is breaking new ground for commerce on the Web with a program announced today called Amazon.com Associates. Through this program, any Web site, whether it attracts only a few visitors or hundreds of thousan... | <p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 1996--Amazon.com Books (www.amazon.com), the leading Internet-based bookstore, is breaking new ground for commerce on the Web with a program announced today called Amazon.com Associates. Through this program, any Web site, whether it attracts only a few visitors or hundreds of thou... | ||
Shopping for Books on the Internet Isn't Just for Tech Buyers Anymore; Amazon.com, World's Largest Bookseller, Tracks Who's Buying Online | /news/news-details/1996/Shopping-for-Books-on-the-Internet-Isnt-Just-for-Tech-Buyers-Anymore-Amazon.com-Worlds-Largest-Bookseller-Tracks-Whos-Buying-Online/default.aspx | Shopping-for-Books-on-the-Internet-Isnt-Just-for-Tech-Buyers-Anymore-Amazon.com-Worlds-Largest-Bookseller-Tracks-Whos-Buying-Online | 3,961 | 06/14/1996 00:00:00 | Shopping for Books on the Internet Isn't Just for Tech Buyers Anymore; Amazon.com, World's Largest Bookseller, Tracks Who's Buying Online | 06/14/1996 | 1996 | June 14, 1996--What do Dilbert, Robert Jordan, John Grisham and Lladro collectibles have in common? They are some of the most popular authors -- and subjects -- among book buyers on the Internet today, according to Amazon.com Books, the leading bookstore on the Web, which has the world's largest selection of books. Whi... | <p>June 14, 1996--What do Dilbert, Robert Jordan, John Grisham and Lladro collectibles have in common? They are some of the most popular authors -- and subjects -- among book buyers on the Internet today, according to Amazon.com Books, the leading bookstore on the Web, which has the world's largest selection of books. ... | ||
Amazon.com Completes $75 Million Credit Facility | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Completes-75-Million-Credit-Facility/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Completes-75-Million-Credit-Facility | 3,962 | 12/30/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Completes $75 Million Credit Facility | 12/30/1997 | 1997 | SEATTLE, WA (December 29, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) today announced that it had completed a $75 million, three-year credit facility led by Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, Inc. Additional information concerning the facility is included in the company's Form 8-K report dated November 7, 1997, filed with the Secur... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (December 29, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) today announced that it had completed a $75 million, three-year credit facility led by Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, Inc. Additional information concerning the facility is included in the company's Form 8-K report dated November 7, 1997, filed with the Se... | ||
Amazon.com Issues Statement Regarding Barnes & Noble-AOL Commerce Agreement | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Issues-Statement-Regarding-Barnes--Noble-AOL-Commerce-Agreement/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Issues-Statement-Regarding-Barnes--Noble-AOL-Commerce-Agreement | 3,963 | 12/18/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Issues Statement Regarding Barnes & Noble-AOL Commerce Agreement | 12/18/1997 | 1997 | SEATTLE, WA (December 18, 1997)-- Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) said today that the Barnes & Noble/America Online commerce agreement has no effect on Amazon.com's existing position as an exclusive bookseller on America Online.
Amazon.com announced a three-year exclusive bookseller agreement with AOL in July of this year. U... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (December 18, 1997)-- Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) said today that the Barnes & Noble/America Online commerce agreement has no effect on Amazon.com's existing position as an exclusive bookseller on America Online.</p><p>Amazon.com announced a three-year exclusive bookseller agreement with AOL in July of... | ||
'Twas the Night Before Christmas and... You Haven't Shopped Yet?!? Amazon.com Saves the Day With E-Mail Gift Certificates | /news/news-details/1997/Twas-the-Night-Before-Christmas-and...-You-Havent-Shopped-Yet-Amazon.com-Saves-the-Day-With-E-Mail-Gift-Certificates/default.aspx | Twas-the-Night-Before-Christmas-and...-You-Havent-Shopped-Yet-Amazon.com-Saves-the-Day-With-E-Mail-Gift-Certificates | 3,964 | 12/18/1997 00:00:00 | 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and... You Haven't Shopped Yet?!? Amazon.com Saves the Day With E-Mail Gift Certificates | 12/18/1997 | 1997 | 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and... You Haven't Shopped Yet?!? Amazon.com Saves the Day With E-mail Gift Certificates
SEATTLE, WA (December 18, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Earth's Biggest Bookstore, has just three soothing words for all the stressed-out, extremely last minute shoppers out there -- e-mail gift certificates.... | <p>'Twas the Night Before Christmas and... You Haven't Shopped Yet?!? Amazon.com Saves the Day With E-mail Gift Certificates</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (December 18, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Earth's Biggest Bookstore, has just three soothing words for all the stressed-out, extremely last minute shoppers out there -- e-mail gift cert... | ||
Amazon.com and Geocities Strike Exclusive Bookseller Agreement | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-and-Geocities-Strike-Exclusive-Bookseller-Agreement/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-Geocities-Strike-Exclusive-Bookseller-Agreement | 3,965 | 12/03/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and Geocities Strike Exclusive Bookseller Agreement | 12/03/1997 | 1997 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore and the World's Largest and Fastest Growing Internet Community Team Up to Provide Users New Features and Services
SEATTLE, WA (December 3, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Earth's Biggest Bookstore (Nasdaq: AMZN) and GeoCities, the world's largest and fastest growing community on the Internet, today announ... | <p>Earth's Biggest Bookstore and the World's Largest and Fastest Growing Internet Community Team Up to Provide Users New Features and Services</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (December 3, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Earth's Biggest Bookstore (Nasdaq: AMZN) and GeoCities, the world's largest and fastest growing community on the Internet, tod... | ||
Amazon.com Announces New Deeper Discounts | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Announces-New-Deeper-Discounts/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-New-Deeper-Discounts | 3,966 | 11/21/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces New Deeper Discounts | 11/21/1997 | 1997 | 30% Off Audiobooks, 20% Off Calendars, Up to 89% Off Value Books
SEATTLE, WA (November 21, 1997)-- Effective today, Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), Earth's Biggest Bookstore, is deeply discounting virtually all audiobooks (more than 30,000 audiobooks) as well as virtually all 1998 calendars in all categories (more tha... | <p>30% Off Audiobooks, 20% Off Calendars, Up to 89% Off Value Books</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (November 21, 1997)-- Effective today, Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), Earth's Biggest Bookstore, is deeply discounting virtually all audiobooks (more than 30,000 audiobooks) as well as virtually all 1998 calendars in all categories ... | ||
Amazon.com Celebrates Opening of Second Distribution Center | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Celebrates-Opening-of-Second-Distribution-Center/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Celebrates-Opening-of-Second-Distribution-Center | 3,967 | 11/18/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Celebrates Opening of Second Distribution Center | 11/18/1997 | 1997 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore Expands Capacity and Speed of Delivery Time to Customers with Second State-of-the-Art Distribution Center in New Castle, Delaware
NEW CASTLE, DE and SEATTLE, WA (November 18, 1997)-- Online bookseller Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) today officially opened its second distribution center--in New Cast... | <p>Earth's Biggest Bookstore Expands Capacity and Speed of Delivery Time to Customers with Second State-of-the-Art Distribution Center in New Castle, Delaware</p><p>NEW CASTLE, DE and SEATTLE, WA (November 18, 1997)-- Online bookseller Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) today officially opened its second distribution center--in... | ||
Amazon.com Rings in the Holidays with the Ultimate Online Shopping Solution | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Rings-in-the-Holidays-with-the-Ultimate-Online-Shopping-Solution/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Rings-in-the-Holidays-with-the-Ultimate-Online-Shopping-Solution | 3,968 | 11/18/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Rings in the Holidays with the Ultimate Online Shopping Solution | 11/18/1997 | 1997 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore makes it fast, fun, and convenient to find and send the perfect gifts this holiday season SEATTLE, WA (November 18, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Earth's Biggest Bookstore (Nasdaq: AMZN), is suiting up for the holidays with the launch of an innovative new Gift Center that makes Amazon.com the perfect on... | <p>Earth's Biggest Bookstore makes it fast, fun, and convenient to find and send the perfect gifts this holiday season SEATTLE, WA (November 18, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Earth's Biggest Bookstore (Nasdaq: AMZN), is suiting up for the holidays with the launch of an innovative new Gift Center that makes Amazon.com the perfect... | ||
Amazon.com and @Home Network Sign Multiyear Agreement to Sell Books Over the @Home Service | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-and-Home-Network-Sign-Multiyear-Agreement-to-Sell-Books-Over-the-Home-Service/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-Home-Network-Sign-Multiyear-Agreement-to-Sell-Books-Over-the-Home-Service | 3,969 | 11/10/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and @Home Network Sign Multiyear Agreement to Sell Books Over the @Home Service | 11/10/1997 | 1997 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore and @Home Network Offer Users Direct Access to Leading Online Bookseller
SEATTLE, WA and REDWOOD CITY, CA (November 10, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) the leading online book retailer, and @Home Network (NASDAQ: ATHM) the leader in high-speed Internet services via the cable infrastruc... | <p>Earth's Biggest Bookstore and @Home Network Offer Users Direct Access to Leading Online Bookseller</p><p>SEATTLE, WA and REDWOOD CITY, CA (November 10, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) the leading online book retailer, and @Home Network (NASDAQ: ATHM) the leader in high-speed Internet services via the cable i... | ||
Amazon.com Obtains Commitment For $75 Million Credit Facility | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Obtains-Commitment-For-75-Million-Credit-Facility/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Obtains-Commitment-For-75-Million-Credit-Facility | 3,970 | 11/07/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Obtains Commitment For $75 Million Credit Facility | 11/07/1997 | 1997 | SEATTLE, WA (November 7, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) today announced that it has entered into a commitment for a $75 million, 3-year credit facility led by Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, Inc. DMG will syndicate the credit facility on an underwritten basis. Subject to the fulfillment of customary conditions prece... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (November 7, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) today announced that it has entered into a commitment for a $75 million, 3-year credit facility led by Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, Inc. DMG will syndicate the credit facility on an underwritten basis. Subject to the fulfillment of customary conditions pr... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter 1997 | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-Third-Quarter-1997/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-Third-Quarter-1997 | 3,971 | 10/27/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter 1997 | 10/27/1997 | 1997 | SEATTLE, WA (October 23, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 1997.
Net sales for the third quarter were $37.9 million, a 36 percent increase over net sales of $27.9 million reported for the second quarter ended June 30, 1997. Sales increased 808 percent ove... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (October 23, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 1997.</p><p>Net sales for the third quarter were $37.9 million, a 36 percent increase over net sales of $27.9 million reported for the second quarter ended June 30, 1997. Sales increased 808 pe... | ||
Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com Announce Settlement of Lawsuit | /news/news-details/1997/Barnes--Noble-and-Amazon.com-Announce-Settlement-of-Lawsuit/default.aspx | Barnes--Noble-and-Amazon.com-Announce-Settlement-of-Lawsuit | 3,972 | 10/21/1997 00:00:00 | Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com Announce Settlement of Lawsuit | 10/21/1997 | 1997 | SEATTLE, WA (October 21, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Barnes & Noble, Inc. announced today that they have agreed to a settlement of the lawsuit filed by Barnes & Noble and of the counterclaims filed by Amazon.com.
Neither party admitted liability of any type, and neither party paid any damages to the othe... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (October 21, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Barnes & Noble, Inc. announced today that they have agreed to a settlement of the lawsuit filed by Barnes & Noble and of the counterclaims filed by Amazon.com.</p><p>Neither party admitted liability of any type, and neither party paid any da... | ||
Amazon.com and Netscape Announce Strategic Online Commerce Deal | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-and-Netscape-Announce-Strategic-Online-Commerce-Deal/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-Netscape-Announce-Strategic-Online-Commerce-Deal | 3,973 | 10/20/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and Netscape Announce Strategic Online Commerce Deal | 10/20/1997 | 1997 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore to Serve as Exclusive Bookseller on Leading Internet Business Site - Netscape Netcenter
SEATTLE, WA and MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (October 20, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NCSP) today announced an agreement naming Amazon.com (www.amazon.com) ... | <p>Earth's Biggest Bookstore to Serve as Exclusive Bookseller on Leading Internet Business Site - Netscape Netcenter</p><p>SEATTLE, WA and MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (October 20, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NCSP) today announced an agreement naming Amazon.com (www.ama... | ||
Earth's Biggest Bookstore Serves Millionth Unique Customer | /news/news-details/1997/Earths-Biggest-Bookstore-Serves-Millionth-Unique-Customer/default.aspx | Earths-Biggest-Bookstore-Serves-Millionth-Unique-Customer | 3,974 | 10/14/1997 00:00:00 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore Serves Millionth Unique Customer | 10/14/1997 | 1997 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore Serves Millionth Unique Customer
SEATTLE, WA (October 14, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it will be the first Internet retailer to reach the one-millionth new customer milestone. Celebrating its number one status in e-commerce traffic, the company today kicks off a two... | <p>Earth's Biggest Bookstore Serves Millionth Unique Customer</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (October 14, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it will be the first Internet retailer to reach the one-millionth new customer milestone. Celebrating its number one status in e-commerce traffic, the company today kicks ... | ||
Amazon.com and Digital's AltaVista Announce Exclusive Bookseller Agreement | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-and-Digitals-AltaVista-Announce-Exclusive-Bookseller-Agreement/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-Digitals-AltaVista-Announce-Exclusive-Bookseller-Agreement | 3,975 | 10/09/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and Digital's AltaVista Announce Exclusive Bookseller Agreement | 10/09/1997 | 1997 | AltaVista Launches into E-Commerce with Amazon.com
SEATTLE, WA and LITTLETON, MA (October 9, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Digital Equipment Corp (NYSE: DEC) today announced an agreement naming Amazon.com the exclusive bookseller on the AltaVista search service (www.altavista.digital.com). Under the terms... | <p>AltaVista Launches into E-Commerce with Amazon.com</p><p>SEATTLE, WA and LITTLETON, MA (October 9, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Digital Equipment Corp (NYSE: DEC) today announced an agreement naming Amazon.com the exclusive bookseller on the AltaVista search service (www.altavista.digital.com). Under ... | ||
Amazon.com Catapults Electronic Commerce to Next Level with Powerful New Features | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Catapults-Electronic-Commerce-to-Next-Level-with-Powerful-New-Features/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Catapults-Electronic-Commerce-to-Next-Level-with-Powerful-New-Features | 3,976 | 09/23/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Catapults Electronic Commerce to Next Level with Powerful New Features | 09/23/1997 | 1997 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore gives customers unrivaled state-of-the-art recommendation center, 22 subject-browsing areas, and the ease of 1-Click(SM) ordering
SEATTLE, WA (September 23, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Earth's Biggest Bookstore (Nasdaq: AMZN), today announced powerful new features that dramatically increase the benefi... | <p>Earth's Biggest Bookstore gives customers unrivaled state-of-the-art recommendation center, 22 subject-browsing areas, and the ease of 1-Click(SM) ordering</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (September 23, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Earth's Biggest Bookstore (Nasdaq: AMZN), today announced powerful new features that dramatically increase t... | ||
Earth's Biggest Bookstore Offers Premium Associate Incentive to Top 500 PC Meter Sites | /news/news-details/1997/Earths-Biggest-Bookstore-Offers-Premium-Associate-Incentive-to-Top-500-PC-Meter-Sites/default.aspx | Earths-Biggest-Bookstore-Offers-Premium-Associate-Incentive-to-Top-500-PC-Meter-Sites | 3,977 | 09/09/1997 00:00:00 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore Offers Premium Associate Incentive to Top 500 PC Meter Sites | 09/09/1997 | 1997 | Amazon.com Celebrates 15,000 Associate Sites
SEATTLE, WA (September 8, 1997)-- Further expanding its Web presence, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced a new incentive to recruit the Top 500 PC Meter sites as Premium Associates. This new offer is an extension of Amazon.com's tremendously successful Associates Prog... | <p>Amazon.com Celebrates 15,000 Associate Sites</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (September 8, 1997)-- Further expanding its Web presence, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced a new incentive to recruit the Top 500 PC Meter sites as Premium Associates. This new offer is an extension of Amazon.com's tremendously successful Associ... | ||
Amazon.com Secures Exclusive Bookseller Position on Prodigy Shopping Network | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Secures-Exclusive-Bookseller-Position-on-Prodigy-Shopping-Network/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Secures-Exclusive-Bookseller-Position-on-Prodigy-Shopping-Network | 3,978 | 09/03/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Secures Exclusive Bookseller Position on Prodigy Shopping Network | 09/03/1997 | 1997 | SEATTLE, WA and WHITE PLAINS, NY (September 3, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Prodigy Services Corporation today announced an agreement naming Amazon.com the exclusive bookseller on the Prodigy Shopping Network. Under the terms of the agreement, Prodigy Shopping Network (http://www.shopnet.prodigy.com) wil... | <p>SEATTLE, WA and WHITE PLAINS, NY (September 3, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Prodigy Services Corporation today announced an agreement naming Amazon.com the exclusive bookseller on the Prodigy Shopping Network. Under the terms of the agreement, Prodigy Shopping Network (http://www.shopnet.prodigy.com) ... | ||
Amazon.com Appoints Former Wal-Mart Executive As Chief Information Officer | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Appoints-Former-Wal-Mart-Executive-As-Chief-Information-Officer/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Appoints-Former-Wal-Mart-Executive-As-Chief-Information-Officer | 3,979 | 08/26/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Appoints Former Wal-Mart Executive As Chief Information Officer | 08/26/1997 | 1997 | SEATTLE, WA (August 26, 1997)-- In its continuing commitment to develop leading information systems technology that will define a new category of electronic commerce and distribution, online bookseller Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) today announced the appointment of Richard L. Dalzell to the position of Chief Informa... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (August 26, 1997)-- In its continuing commitment to develop leading information systems technology that will define a new category of electronic commerce and distribution, online bookseller Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) today announced the appointment of Richard L. Dalzell to the position of Chief Info... | ||
John Updike and Amazon.com Seek 44 Coauthors for 'The Greatest Tale Ever Told' | /news/news-details/1997/John-Updike-and-Amazon.com-Seek-44-Coauthors-for-The-Greatest-Tale-Ever-Told/default.aspx | John-Updike-and-Amazon.com-Seek-44-Coauthors-for-The-Greatest-Tale-Ever-Told | 3,980 | 07/29/1997 00:00:00 | John Updike and Amazon.com Seek 44 Coauthors for 'The Greatest Tale Ever Told' | 07/29/1997 | 1997 | $100,000 Grand Prize to Be Awarded By Amazon.com
John Updike Makes His First Foray Into Online Writing With Amazon.Com
SEATTLE, WA (July 29, 1997)-- Engaging in what he describes as "sticking my head into the mouth of the electronic lion," Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike has written the beginning of an origin... | <p>$100,000 Grand Prize to Be Awarded By Amazon.com</p><p>John Updike Makes His First Foray Into Online Writing With Amazon.Com</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (July 29, 1997)-- Engaging in what he describes as "sticking my head into the mouth of the electronic lion," Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike has written the beginni... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 1997 | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-Second-Quarter-1997/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-Second-Quarter-1997 | 3,981 | 07/10/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 1997 | 07/10/1997 | 1997 | SEATTLE, WA (July 10, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 1997. Net sales for the second quarter were $27.9 million, a 74 percent increase over net sales of $16.0 million reported for the first quarter ended March 31, 1997. Net sales increased 1,168 percent... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (July 10, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 1997. Net sales for the second quarter were $27.9 million, a 74 percent increase over net sales of $16.0 million reported for the first quarter ended March 31, 1997. Net sales increased 1,168 perc... | ||
Amazon.com and America Online Announce Multimillion-Dollar Advertising and Promotional Agreement | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-and-America-Online-Announce-Multimillion-Dollar-Advertising-and-Promotional-Agreement/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-America-Online-Announce-Multimillion-Dollar-Advertising-and-Promotional-Agreement | 3,982 | 07/08/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and America Online Announce Multimillion-Dollar Advertising and Promotional Agreement | 07/08/1997 | 1997 | Amazon.com Secures Prime Real Estate with Front-Screen Button on AOL.com, Prominent Banners and Promotions on AOL NetFind SEATTLE, WA and Dulles, VA (July 8, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. [Nasdaq:AMZN] and America Online, Inc. [NYSE:AOL] today announced a three-year comprehensive promotional agreement under which Amazon.com... | <p>Amazon.com Secures Prime Real Estate with Front-Screen Button on AOL.com, Prominent Banners and Promotions on AOL NetFind SEATTLE, WA and Dulles, VA (July 8, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. [Nasdaq:AMZN] and America Online, Inc. [NYSE:AOL] today announced a three-year comprehensive promotional agreement under which Amazon.... | ||
Amazon.com Makes Multimillion-Dollar, Multiyear Advertising Buy on Excite; Amazon.com Becomes Exclusive Bookseller in Excite's Topic-Based Channels | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Makes-Multimillion-Dollar-Multiyear-Advertising-Buy-on-Excite-Amazon.com-Becomes-Exclusive-Bookseller-in-Excites-Topic-Based-Channels/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Makes-Multimillion-Dollar-Multiyear-Advertising-Buy-on-Excite-Amazon.com-Becomes-Exclusive-Bookseller-in-Excites-Topic-Based-Channels | 3,983 | 07/07/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Makes Multimillion-Dollar, Multiyear Advertising Buy on Excite; Amazon.com Becomes Exclusive Bookseller in Excite's Topic-Based Channels | 07/07/1997 | 1997 | Amazon.com becomes Exclusive Bookseller in Excite's topic-based Channels
SEATTLE, WA and REDWOOD CITY, CA (July 7, 1997)--Excite, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCIT) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), the largest online bookseller, today announced that Amazon.com will make a multi-million dollar Internet advertising buy on Excite. The... | <p>Amazon.com becomes Exclusive Bookseller in Excite's topic-based Channels</p><p>SEATTLE, WA and REDWOOD CITY, CA (July 7, 1997)--Excite, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCIT) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), the largest online bookseller, today announced that Amazon.com will make a multi-million dollar Internet advertising buy on Ex... | ||
Yahoo! and Amazon.com to Deliver Innovative New Navigational Service for Books on the Web | /news/news-details/1997/Yahoo-and-Amazon.com-to-Deliver-Innovative-New-Navigational-Service-for-Books-on-the-Web/default.aspx | Yahoo-and-Amazon.com-to-Deliver-Innovative-New-Navigational-Service-for-Books-on-the-Web | 3,984 | 07/07/1997 00:00:00 | Yahoo! and Amazon.com to Deliver Innovative New Navigational Service for Books on the Web | 07/07/1997 | 1997 | Amazon.com Selected as Premier Provider for Book Services on Yahoo!
SANTA CLARA,CA and SEATTLE, WA (July 7, 1997)-- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO) and Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN) today announced an agreement under which Amazon.com will be the premier bookseller featured on Yahoo! (www.yahoo.com). Amazon.com and Yahoo! wi... | <p>Amazon.com Selected as Premier Provider for Book Services on Yahoo!</p><p>SANTA CLARA,CA and SEATTLE, WA (July 7, 1997)-- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO) and Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN) today announced an agreement under which Amazon.com will be the premier bookseller featured on Yahoo! (www.yahoo.com). Amazon.com and ... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Dramatically Lower Prices! | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Announces-Dramatically-Lower-Prices/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Dramatically-Lower-Prices | 3,985 | 06/10/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Dramatically Lower Prices! | 06/10/1997 | 1997 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore Increases Leadership in Online Book Selling--Offers Lowest Prices and Adds New Book Recommendation Feature
SEATTLE, June 10 -- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), Earth's Biggest Bookstore, today announced significantly lower prices. For more than 400,000 titles, every hardcover is at least 30% o... | <p>Earth's Biggest Bookstore Increases Leadership in Online Book Selling--Offers Lowest Prices and Adds New Book Recommendation Feature</p><p>SEATTLE, June 10 -- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), Earth's Biggest Bookstore, today announced significantly lower prices. For more than 400,000 titles, every hardcover is at le... | ||
Amazon.com, Inc. Announces Initial Public Offering of 3,000,000 Shares of Common Stock | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Inc.-Announces-Initial-Public-Offering-of-3000000-Shares-of-Common-Stock/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Inc.-Announces-Initial-Public-Offering-of-3000000-Shares-of-Common-Stock | 3,986 | 05/14/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com, Inc. Announces Initial Public Offering of 3,000,000 Shares of Common Stock | 05/14/1997 | 1997 | SEATTLE, WA (May 14, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today the initial public offering of 3,000,000 shares of its Common Stock at a price of $18 per share. Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Inc. is acting as lead manager and Alex. Brown & Sons Incorporated and Hambrecht & Quist are acting as co-mangers for the... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (May 14, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today the initial public offering of 3,000,000 shares of its Common Stock at a price of $18 per share. Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Inc. is acting as lead manager and Alex. Brown & Sons Incorporated and Hambrecht & Quist are acting as co-mang... | ||
Amazon.com Files for Initial Public Offering | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Files-for-Initial-Public-Offering/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Files-for-Initial-Public-Offering | 3,987 | 03/24/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Files for Initial Public Offering | 03/24/1997 | 1997 | SEATTLE, WA (March 24, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to an initial public offering of 2,500,000 shares of common stock. The company has granted to the Underwriters an option to purchase up to 375,000 additiona... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (March 24, 1997)-- Amazon.com, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to an initial public offering of 2,500,000 shares of common stock. The company has granted to the Underwriters an option to purchase up to 375,000 additi... | ||
Amazon.com announces new pricing and twice as many titles | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-announces-new-pricing-and-twice-as-many-titles/default.aspx | Amazon.com-announces-new-pricing-and-twice-as-many-titles | 3,988 | 03/17/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com announces new pricing and twice as many titles | 03/17/1997 | 1997 | March 17, 1997-- Amazon.com, Earth's biggest bookstore and the leading Internet retailer, today announced twice as many titles, new pricing, and the first personalized book recommendation service on the Web. Already Earth's biggest bookstore, Amazon.com today more than doubled the number of titles in its Web-based stor... | <p>March 17, 1997-- Amazon.com, Earth's biggest bookstore and the leading Internet retailer, today announced twice as many titles, new pricing, and the first personalized book recommendation service on the Web. Already Earth's biggest bookstore, Amazon.com today more than doubled the number of titles in its Web-based s... | ||
Upside Opens Web Site on Business Technology Books | /news/news-details/1997/Upside-Opens-Web-Site-on-Business-Technology-Books/default.aspx | Upside-Opens-Web-Site-on-Business-Technology-Books | 3,989 | 02/12/1997 00:00:00 | Upside Opens Web Site on Business Technology Books | 02/12/1997 | 1997 | Feb. 12, 1997--Upside Publishing Co., publisher of Upside magazine and Upside.com, today announced a new site on the World Wide Web devoted to informing readers about the latest business technology books.
The site, www.upside.com/books/, is a product of the new Upside Books division, which launched in January. The site... | <p>Feb. 12, 1997--Upside Publishing Co., publisher of Upside magazine and Upside.com, today announced a new site on the World Wide Web devoted to informing readers about the latest business technology books.</p><p>The site, www.upside.com/books/, is a product of the new Upside Books division, which launched in January.... | ||
Amazon.com appoints Patty Stonesifer to its board of directors | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-appoints-Patty-Stonesifer-to-its-board-of-directors/default.aspx | Amazon.com-appoints-Patty-Stonesifer-to-its-board-of-directors | 3,991 | 02/12/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com appoints Patty Stonesifer to its board of directors | 02/12/1997 | 1997 | Feb. 12, 1997-- Amazon.com Books, earth's biggest bookstore, today announced that Patty Stonesifer has been appointed to its board of directors. Stonesifer, now an independent management consultant whose clients include DreamWorks SKG, left Microsoft in early 1997 as the senior vice president leading the Interactive Me... | <p>Feb. 12, 1997-- Amazon.com Books, earth's biggest bookstore, today announced that Patty Stonesifer has been appointed to its board of directors. Stonesifer, now an independent management consultant whose clients include DreamWorks SKG, left Microsoft in early 1997 as the senior vice president leading the Interactive... | ||
Net Perceptions Transforms World's Largest Bookstore into a Unique Personalized Shopping Experience; GroupLens Toolkit Gives Businesses Like Amazon.com the Power to Know Individual Customer's Needs and Increase Customer Satisfaction | /news/news-details/1997/Net-Perceptions-Transforms-Worlds-Largest-Bookstore-into-a-Unique-Personalized-Shopping-Experience-GroupLens-Toolkit-Gives-Businesses-Like-Amazon.com-the-Power-to-Know-Individual-Customers-Needs-and-Increase-Customer-Satisfaction/default.aspx | Net-Perceptions-Transforms-Worlds-Largest-Bookstore-into-a-Unique-Personalized-Shopping-Experience-GroupLens-Toolkit-Gives-Businesses-Like-Amazon.com-the-Power-to-Know-Individual-Customers-Needs-and-Increase-Customer-Satisfaction | 3,992 | 02/10/1997 00:00:00 | Net Perceptions Transforms World's Largest Bookstore into a Unique Personalized Shopping Experience; GroupLens Toolkit Gives Businesses Like Amazon.com the Power to Know Individual Customer's Needs and Increase Customer Satisfaction | 02/10/1997 | 1997 | Feb. 10, 1997--Readers are passionate about the books they love.
But how do they discover other books that will ignite just the right spark? Net Perceptions' GroupLens toolkit, demonstrated today for key technology executives at the Demo 97 conference, is being integrated by Amazon.com Books, the world's biggest bookst... | <p>Feb. 10, 1997--Readers are passionate about the books they love.</p><p>But how do they discover other books that will ignite just the right spark? Net Perceptions' GroupLens toolkit, demonstrated today for key technology executives at the Demo 97 conference, is being integrated by Amazon.com Books, the world's bigge... | ||
Amazon.com Expands its Senior Management Team with the Addition of Five Vice Presidents | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-Expands-its-Senior-Management-Team-with-the-Addition-of-Five-Vice-Presidents/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Expands-its-Senior-Management-Team-with-the-Addition-of-Five-Vice-Presidents | 3,993 | 01/28/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Expands its Senior Management Team with the Addition of Five Vice Presidents | 01/28/1997 | 1997 | Jan. 28, 1997-- Amazon.com today announced the addition of five vice presidents to its senior management team: Rick Ayre, vice president and executive editor; Mark Breier, vice president of marketing; Joy Covey, chief financial officer; Oswaldo Dueas, vice president of operations; and Scott Lipsky, vice president of bu... | <p>Jan. 28, 1997-- Amazon.com today announced the addition of five vice presidents to its senior management team: Rick Ayre, vice president and executive editor; Mark Breier, vice president of marketing; Joy Covey, chief financial officer; Oswaldo Dueas, vice president of operations; and Scott Lipsky, vice president of... | ||
Amazon.com appoints Scott Cook to its board of directors | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-appoints-Scott-Cook-to-its-board-of-directors/default.aspx | Amazon.com-appoints-Scott-Cook-to-its-board-of-directors | 3,994 | 01/16/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com appoints Scott Cook to its board of directors | 01/16/1997 | 1997 | Jan. 16, 1997-- Amazon.com, earth's biggest bookstore, announced that Scott D. Cook, co-founder and chairman of Intuit, Inc., has been appointed to its board of directors.
"We are delighted and honored to have Scott Cook join the Amazon.com board of directors. No one is better at using technology to serve customers tha... | <p>Jan. 16, 1997-- Amazon.com, earth's biggest bookstore, announced that Scott D. Cook, co-founder and chairman of Intuit, Inc., has been appointed to its board of directors.</p><p>"We are delighted and honored to have Scott Cook join the Amazon.com board of directors. No one is better at using technology to serve cust... | ||
Amazon.com announces 1996 Bestsellers | /news/news-details/1997/Amazon.com-announces-1996-Bestsellers/default.aspx | Amazon.com-announces-1996-Bestsellers | 3,995 | 01/09/1997 00:00:00 | Amazon.com announces 1996 Bestsellers | 01/09/1997 | 1997 | Jan. 9, 1997-- Amazon.com, the earth's biggest bookstore and the leading online bookseller, today announced its 100 best-selling books for 1996.
Reflecting the increasing mainstream popularity of the World Wide Web, Amazon.com's top 100 includes a broad range of titles, from national bestsellers to lesser known special... | <p>Jan. 9, 1997-- Amazon.com, the earth's biggest bookstore and the leading online bookseller, today announced its 100 best-selling books for 1996.</p><p>Reflecting the increasing mainstream popularity of the World Wide Web, Amazon.com's top 100 includes a broad range of titles, from national bestsellers to lesser know... | ||
The Battle of the Toms: Wolfe's A Man In Full Pushes Past Clancy's Rainbow Six for Bestseller of 1998 | /news/news-details/1998/The-Battle-of-the-Toms-Wolfes-A-Man-In-Full-Pushes-Past-Clancys-Rainbow-Six-for-Bestseller-of-1998/default.aspx | The-Battle-of-the-Toms-Wolfes-A-Man-In-Full-Pushes-Past-Clancys-Rainbow-Six-for-Bestseller-of-1998 | 3,997 | 12/22/1998 00:00:00 | The Battle of the Toms: Wolfe's A Man In Full Pushes Past Clancy's Rainbow Six for Bestseller of 1998 | 12/22/1998 | 1998 | Amazon.com Releases 1998 Bestseller Lists with Reader Favorites from 9 Steps to Financial Freedom to 101 Nights of Grrrreat Sex
Network Anchors Brokaw and Jennings in Tight Contest
SEATTLE, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), the Internet's No. 1 book and No. 1 music retailer, today announced that Tom Wo... | <p>Amazon.com Releases 1998 Bestseller Lists with Reader Favorites from <em>9 Steps to Financial Freedom</em> to <em>101 Nights of Grrrreat Sex</em></p><p>Network Anchors Brokaw and Jennings in Tight Contest</p><p>SEATTLE, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), the Internet's No. 1 book and No. 1 music reta... | ||
Amazon.com Joins with the Starbright Foundation to Help Kids | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Joins-with-the-Starbright-Foundation-to-Help-Kids/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Joins-with-the-Starbright-Foundation-to-Help-Kids | 3,998 | 12/03/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Joins with the Starbright Foundation to Help Kids | 12/03/1998 | 1998 | Special Feature Created to Promote Sales of The Emperor's New Clothes: An All-Star Illustrated Retelling of the Classic Fairy Tale
SEATTLE, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that it is joining with the Starbright Foundation to help raise money for seriously ... | <p>Special Feature Created to Promote Sales of <em>The Emperor's New Clothes: An All-Star Illustrated Retelling of the Classic Fairy Tale</em></p><p>SEATTLE, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that it is joining with the Starbright Foundation to help raise mo... | ||
Amazon.com Announces the 100 Best CDs of 1998 | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Announces-the-100-Best-CDs-of-1998/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-the-100-Best-CDs-of-1998 | 3,999 | 11/30/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces the 100 Best CDs of 1998 | 11/30/1998 | 1998 | From hip hop superstars to a 90-year-old cane fife player, Amazon.com's list is an eclectic mix
SEATTLE, November 30, 1998 /PRNewswire/ -- With 1998 drawing to a close, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), the Internet's No. 1 music retailer, will unveil tomorrow the "100 Best CDs of 1998," chosen by Amazon.com's team of m... | <p>From hip hop superstars to a 90-year-old cane fife player, Amazon.com's list is an eclectic mix</p><p>SEATTLE, November 30, 1998 /PRNewswire/ -- With 1998 drawing to a close, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), the Internet's No. 1 music retailer, will unveil tomorrow the "100 Best CDs of 1998," chosen by Amazon.com's ... | ||
Amazon.com Announces 3-for-1 Stock Split | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Announces-3-for-1-Stock-Split/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-3-for-1-Stock-Split | 4,000 | 11/19/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces 3-for-1 Stock Split | 11/19/1998 | 1998 | SEATTLE, November 19 -- Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today that its board of directors approved a three-for-one split of its common stock. Stockholders will receive two additional shares for every share held on the record date of December 18, 1998. The additional shares will be mailed or delivered on or about Ja... | <p>SEATTLE, November 19 -- Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today that its board of directors approved a three-for-one split of its common stock. Stockholders will receive two additional shares for every share held on the record date of December 18, 1998. The additional shares will be mailed or delivered on or about... | ||
Amazon.com Opens Video and Holiday Gift Stores to Enhance Online Shopping | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Opens-Video-and-Holiday-Gift-Stores-to-Enhance-Online-Shopping/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Opens-Video-and-Holiday-Gift-Stores-to-Enhance-Online-Shopping | 4,001 | 11/17/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Opens Video and Holiday Gift Stores to Enhance Online Shopping | 11/17/1998 | 1998 | Seasonal Gift Store Includes Electronics, Games, Toys, and More
SEATTLE, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of what is expected to be the Internet's biggest holiday shopping season ever, Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today opened two new stores--its much-anticipated video store and a holiday gift store that, in addition to ... | <p>Seasonal Gift Store Includes Electronics, Games, Toys, and More</p><p>SEATTLE, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of what is expected to be the Internet's biggest holiday shopping season ever, Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today opened two new stores--its much-anticipated video store and a holiday gift store that, in add... | ||
Amazon.com Makes It Easy For Millions of Music Fans Worldwide to Discover and Buy Unsigned Artists' and Independent Labels' CDs | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Makes-It-Easy-For-Millions-of-Music-Fans-Worldwide-to-Discover-and-Buy-Unsigned-Artists-and-Independent-Labels-CDs/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Makes-It-Easy-For-Millions-of-Music-Fans-Worldwide-to-Discover-and-Buy-Unsigned-Artists-and-Independent-Labels-CDs | 4,002 | 11/03/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Makes It Easy For Millions of Music Fans Worldwide to Discover and Buy Unsigned Artists' and Independent Labels' CDs | 11/03/1998 | 1998 | Amazon.com Advantage for music uses the power of the Internet to revolutionize music distribution
SEATTLE, November 5, 1998 /PRNewswire/ -- On the first day of CMJ's Music Marathon, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), the No. 1 online music retailer, today announced Advantage for music, a revolutionary new program that so... | <p>Amazon.com Advantage for music uses the power of the Internet to revolutionize music distribution</p><p>SEATTLE, November 5, 1998 /PRNewswire/ -- On the first day of CMJ's Music Marathon, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), the No. 1 online music retailer, today announced Advantage for music, a revolutionary new progra... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter 1998 | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-Third-Quarter-1998/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-Third-Quarter-1998 | 4,003 | 10/28/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter 1998 | 10/28/1998 | 1998 | Amazon.com Becomes #1 Online Music Retailer with Sales of $14.4 Million;First Quarter to Add More Than 1 Million Customers
SEATTLE, WA-(October 28, 1998)-Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 1998. Net sales were $153.7 million, an increase of 306 percent over net sa... | <p>Amazon.com Becomes #1 Online Music Retailer with Sales of $14.4 Million;First Quarter to Add More Than 1 Million Customers</p><p>SEATTLE, WA-(October 28, 1998)-Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 1998. Net sales were $153.7 million, an increase of 306 percent ov... | ||
Amazon.com and Beastie Boys' Mike D Challenge Music Fans to Name Obscure Song at Amazon.com | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-and-Beastie-Boys-Mike-D-Challenge-Music-Fans-to-Name-Obscure-Song-at-Amazon.com/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-Beastie-Boys-Mike-D-Challenge-Music-Fans-to-Name-Obscure-Song-at-Amazon.com | 4,004 | 10/20/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and Beastie Boys' Mike D Challenge Music Fans to Name Obscure Song at Amazon.com | 10/20/1998 | 1998 | What's That Song? You'll Never Guess
SEATTLE, October 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Beastie Boys' Mike D and leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today challenged music fans worldwide to guess an obscure artist and song title on Thursday, October 22, as part of Amazon.com's ongoing What's That Song? online mus... | <p>What's That Song? You'll Never Guess</p><p>SEATTLE, October 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Beastie Boys' Mike D and leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today challenged music fans worldwide to guess an obscure artist and song title on Thursday, October 22, as part of Amazon.com's ongoing What's That Song? o... | ||
Amazon.com Enters European Book Market | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Enters-European-Book-Market/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Enters-European-Book-Market | 4,005 | 10/15/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Enters European Book Market | 10/15/1998 | 1998 | Sites in Germany, United Kingdom Increase the Convenience and Service of Online Shopping
SEATTLE, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) formally entered the European market today with the launch of new Web sites in Germany and the United Kingdom.
Amazon.de and Amazon.co.uk opened the... | <p>Sites in Germany, United Kingdom Increase the Convenience and Service of Online Shopping</p><p>SEATTLE, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) formally entered the European market today with the launch of new Web sites in Germany and the United Kingdom.</p><p>Amazon.de and Amazon.c... | ||
Amazon.com and Capitol Records Invite Music Fans to Play | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-and-Capitol-Records-Invite-Music-Fans-to-Play/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-Capitol-Records-Invite-Music-Fans-to-Play | 4,006 | 10/06/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and Capitol Records Invite Music Fans to Play | 10/06/1998 | 1998 | Renowned artists, including the Beastie Boys, Bonnie Raitt, Radiohead, Liz Phair, John Lee Hooker, and Ben Harper, team up with Amazon.com for online game
Grand prize: $50,000 and one-of-a-kind artist prizes, including a phone conversation with a member of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and signed artwork from Bonnie Raitt's lat... | <p>Renowned artists, including the Beastie Boys, Bonnie Raitt, Radiohead, Liz Phair, John Lee Hooker, and Ben Harper, team up with Amazon.com for online game</p><p>Grand prize: $50,000 and one-of-a-kind artist prizes, including a phone conversation with a member of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and signed artwork from Bonnie Ra... | ||
Amazon.com Adds Classical CDs to Earth's Biggest Book and Music Store | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Adds-Classical-CDs-to-Earths-Biggest-Book-and-Music-Store/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Adds-Classical-CDs-to-Earths-Biggest-Book-and-Music-Store | 4,007 | 09/09/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Adds Classical CDs to Earth's Biggest Book and Music Store | 09/09/1998 | 1998 | More Selection, More Personalized Recommendations Than Other Music Stores
SEATTLE, Sept. 9, 1998 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the addition of more than 42,000 classical and opera CDs to its music store, bringing the store's total number of CDs to more than 200... | <p>More Selection, More Personalized Recommendations Than Other Music Stores</p><p>SEATTLE, Sept. 9, 1998 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the addition of more than 42,000 classical and opera CDs to its music store, bringing the store's total number of CDs to more... | ||
Yahoo! and Amazon.com Strike Global Merchant Agreement | /news/news-details/1998/Yahoo-and-Amazon.com-Strike-Global-Merchant-Agreement/default.aspx | Yahoo-and-Amazon.com-Strike-Global-Merchant-Agreement | 4,008 | 09/02/1998 00:00:00 | Yahoo! and Amazon.com Strike Global Merchant Agreement | 09/02/1998 | 1998 | Amazon.com Becomes Premier Book Merchant for Yahoo! World Sites
SANTA CLARA, Calif. and SEATTLE, Sept. 2 -- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO - news) and Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN - news) today announced one of the most extensive global merchant programs on the Internet, featuring Amazon.com as the premier book merchant through... | <p>Amazon.com Becomes Premier Book Merchant for Yahoo! World Sites</p><p>SANTA CLARA, Calif. and SEATTLE, Sept. 2 -- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO - news) and Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN - news) today announced one of the most extensive global merchant programs on the Internet, featuring Amazon.com as the premier book merchan... | ||
Amazon.com Acquires Two Leading Internet Companies | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Acquires-Two-Leading-Internet-Companies/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Acquires-Two-Leading-Internet-Companies | 4,009 | 08/04/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Acquires Two Leading Internet Companies | 08/04/1998 | 1998 | Innovators PlanetAll and Junglee to Enrich Customers' E-Commerce Experience
SEATTLE, Aug. 4, 1998 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the signing of definitive agreements to acquire two innovative Internet companies to enrich its e-commerce experience for customers.
In separate t... | <p>Innovators PlanetAll and Junglee to Enrich Customers' E-Commerce Experience</p><p>SEATTLE, Aug. 4, 1998 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the signing of definitive agreements to acquire two innovative Internet companies to enrich its e-commerce experience for customers.</p><... | ||
Amazon.com's Associates Program is a Hit with Music Sites | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.coms-Associates-Program-is-a-Hit-with-Music-Sites/default.aspx | Amazon.coms-Associates-Program-is-a-Hit-with-Music-Sites | 4,010 | 08/03/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com's Associates Program is a Hit with Music Sites | 08/03/1998 | 1998 | Enrollment in Amazon.com's Associates program surpasses 100,000 members with music sites such as Spin, Vibe, and Spinner.com
SEATTLE, WA -- August 3, 1998 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that enrollment in its Associates program has exceeded the 100,000-member milestone, soli... | <p>Enrollment in Amazon.com's Associates program surpasses 100,000 members with music sites such as <em>Spin</em>, <em>Vibe</em>, and Spinner.com</p><p>SEATTLE, WA -- August 3, 1998 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that enrollment in its Associates program has exceeded the 100... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Financial Results For Second Quarter 1998 | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-For-Second-Quarter-1998/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-For-Second-Quarter-1998 | 4,011 | 07/22/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Financial Results For Second Quarter 1998 | 07/22/1998 | 1998 | Reaches $100 Million Quarter Three Years After Opening Store Surpasses 3 Million Customers
SEATTLE, WA (July 22, 1998)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced financial results for the second quarter of 1998. Net sales were $116.0 million, an increase of 316 percent over net sales of $27.9 million for the se... | <p>Reaches $100 Million Quarter Three Years After Opening Store Surpasses 3 Million Customers</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (July 22, 1998)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced financial results for the second quarter of 1998. Net sales were $116.0 million, an increase of 316 percent over net sales of $27.9 million f... | ||
Amazon.com Establishes Relationship With Intuit's Personal Finance Website and Select Desktop Software | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Establishes-Relationship-With-Intuits-Personal-Finance-Website-and-Select-Desktop-Software/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Establishes-Relationship-With-Intuits-Personal-Finance-Website-and-Select-Desktop-Software | 4,012 | 07/21/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Establishes Relationship With Intuit's Personal Finance Website and Select Desktop Software | 07/21/1998 | 1998 | Amazon.com to Serve as Quicken.com's Exclusive Bookseller in United States and Preferred Provider of Books in Europe
SEATTLE, WA (July 21, 1998)--Amazon.com, Inc., (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced a multi-year, multi-million dollar agreement naming Amazon.com as Quicken.com's exclusive bookseller in the United States, an... | <center>Amazon.com to Serve as Quicken.com's Exclusive Bookseller in United States and Preferred Provider of Books in Europe</center><p>SEATTLE, WA (July 21, 1998)--Amazon.com, Inc., (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced a multi-year, multi-million dollar agreement naming Amazon.com as Quicken.com's exclusive bookseller in th... | ||
Amazon.com Appoints Former Wal-Mart Logistics Executive As Vice President and Chief Logistics Officer | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Appoints-Former-Wal-Mart-Logistics-Executive-As-Vice-President-and-Chief-Logistics-Officer/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Appoints-Former-Wal-Mart-Logistics-Executive-As-Vice-President-and-Chief-Logistics-Officer | 4,013 | 07/16/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Appoints Former Wal-Mart Logistics Executive As Vice President and Chief Logistics Officer | 07/16/1998 | 1998 | SEATTLE, WA (July 16, 1998)-- As part of its ongoing focus to provide customers with outstanding selection, convenience, and service, leading Internet retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), today announced the appointment of Jimmy Wright to the position of vice president and chief logistics officer.
Wright joins Ama... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (July 16, 1998)-- As part of its ongoing focus to provide customers with outstanding selection, convenience, and service, leading Internet retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), today announced the appointment of Jimmy Wright to the position of vice president and chief logistics officer.</p><p>Wright ... | ||
Amazon.com Opens Music Store, Provides A Whole New Way To Discover Music | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Opens-Music-Store-Provides-A-Whole-New-Way-To-Discover-Music/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Opens-Music-Store-Provides-A-Whole-New-Way-To-Discover-Music | 4,014 | 06/11/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Opens Music Store, Provides A Whole New Way To Discover Music | 06/11/1998 | 1998 | Fun Features Highlight the Benefits of Online Shopping over Physical Stores
SEATTLE, Wa (June 11, 1998): Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) expanded Earth's Biggest BookstoreSM today to include music, providing a whole new way to discover the world of music that no mall store can offer.
The leading online bookseller opened its ... | <p>Fun Features Highlight the Benefits of Online Shopping over Physical Stores</p><p>SEATTLE, Wa (June 11, 1998): Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) expanded Earth's Biggest BookstoreSM today to include music, providing a whole new way to discover the world of music that no mall store can offer.</p><p>The leading online booksel... | ||
Amazon.com To Launch The Ultimate Music Store | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-To-Launch-The-Ultimate-Music-Store/default.aspx | Amazon.com-To-Launch-The-Ultimate-Music-Store | 4,015 | 06/10/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com To Launch The Ultimate Music Store | 06/10/1998 | 1998 | From Alternative to Zydeco, Hip-hop to Bebop, Amazon.com Has It All
SEATTLE, Wa (June 10, 1998): In order to provide its customers with the ultimate music shopping experience, leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), is set to launch its highly anticipated music store Thursday. The Amazon.com music stor... | <p>From Alternative to Zydeco, Hip-hop to Bebop, Amazon.com Has It All</p><p>SEATTLE, Wa (June 10, 1998): In order to provide its customers with the ultimate music shopping experience, leading online retailer Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), is set to launch its highly anticipated music store Thursday. The Amazon.com m... | ||
Amazon.com Honored By Smithsonian Institute | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Honored-By-Smithsonian-Institute/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Honored-By-Smithsonian-Institute | 4,016 | 06/09/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Honored By Smithsonian Institute | 06/09/1998 | 1998 | Leading Internet Retailer Wins Top Honors in 1998 Computerworld Smithsonian Award
SEATTLE, Wa (June 9, 1998): Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), has received top honors in the prestigious 1998 Computerworld Smithsonian Award competition, taking first place in Business and Related Services.
The award, which recognizes tho... | <p>Leading Internet Retailer Wins Top Honors in 1998 Computerworld Smithsonian Award</p><p>SEATTLE, Wa (June 9, 1998): Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), has received top honors in the prestigious 1998 Computerworld Smithsonian Award competition, taking first place in Business and Related Services.</p><p>The award, which... | ||
Amazon.com Associates Program Surpasses 60,000 Members | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Associates-Program-Surpasses-60000-Members/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Associates-Program-Surpasses-60000-Members | 4,017 | 06/08/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Associates Program Surpasses 60,000 Members | 06/08/1998 | 1998 | Enrollment doubles in less than four months
SEATTLE, Wa (June 8, 1998): Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), the leading online bookseller, announced today that enrollment in its Associates program has doubled in the past four months to more than 60,000 members.
The Amazon.com Associates program allows Web-site owners to e... | <p>Enrollment doubles in less than four months</p><p>SEATTLE, Wa (June 8, 1998): Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), the leading online bookseller, announced today that enrollment in its Associates program has doubled in the past four months to more than 60,000 members.</p><p>The Amazon.com Associates program allows Web-s... | ||
Amazon.com and Garry Trudeau Unveil Finale to The People's Doonesbury @ Amazon.com | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-and-Garry-Trudeau-Unveil-Finale-to-The-Peoples-Doonesbury--Amazon.com/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-Garry-Trudeau-Unveil-Finale-to-The-Peoples-Doonesbury--Amazon.com | 4,018 | 05/18/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and Garry Trudeau Unveil Finale to The People's Doonesbury @ Amazon.com | 05/18/1998 | 1998 | Interactive Comic Strip Captures the Imagination--and What's on the Minds--of Americans on the Internet
SEATTLE, Wa (May 18, 1998)--Bringing to a close a unique collaborative effort between a renowned artist and his public, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Garry Trudeau today unveiled the final panel of the People's D... | <p>Interactive Comic Strip Captures the Imagination--and What's on the Minds--of Americans on the Internet</p><p>SEATTLE, Wa (May 18, 1998)--Bringing to a close a unique collaborative effort between a renowned artist and his public, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Garry Trudeau today unveiled the final panel of the P... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Increase in Size of Offering of Senior Discount Notes | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Announces-Increase-in-Size-of-Offering-of-Senior-Discount-Notes/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Increase-in-Size-of-Offering-of-Senior-Discount-Notes | 4,019 | 05/05/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Increase in Size of Offering of Senior Discount Notes | 05/05/1998 | 1998 | Amazon.com Announces Increase in Size of Offering of Senior Discount Notes
SEATTLE, May 5 -- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), today announced that it has increased the size of its private offering of Senior Discount Notes from $275 million to approximately $326 million gross proceeds. From and after May 1, 2003, the Se... | <p>Amazon.com Announces Increase in Size of Offering of Senior Discount Notes</p><p>SEATTLE, May 5 -- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), today announced that it has increased the size of its private offering of Senior Discount Notes from $275 million to approximately $326 million gross proceeds. From and after May 1, 200... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Two-for-One Split of Common Shares | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Announces-Two-for-One-Split-of-Common-Shares/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Two-for-One-Split-of-Common-Shares | 4,020 | 04/27/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Two-for-One Split of Common Shares | 04/27/1998 | 1998 | SEATTLE, WA (April 27, 1998)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that its Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 split of its common shares. Shareholders will receive one additional share for every share held on the record date of May 20, 1998. The additional shares will be mailed or delivered on or about... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (April 27, 1998)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that its Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 split of its common shares. Shareholders will receive one additional share for every share held on the record date of May 20, 1998. The additional shares will be mailed or delivered on or ab... | ||
Amazon.com to Donate Profits from Christopher Reeve's Still Me to the Christopher Reeve Foundation | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-to-Donate-Profits-from-Christopher-Reeves-Still-Me-to-the-Christopher-Reeve-Foundation/default.aspx | Amazon.com-to-Donate-Profits-from-Christopher-Reeves-Still-Me-to-the-Christopher-Reeve-Foundation | 4,021 | 04/27/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com to Donate Profits from Christopher Reeve's Still Me to the Christopher Reeve Foundation | 04/27/1998 | 1998 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore Raises Awareness and Funding for Spinal Cord Injury Research
SEATTLE, WA (April 27, 1998)--To celebrate the release of Christopher Reeve's courageous life story, Still Me, leading online bookseller Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) announced today that it will donate the profits from the book's first ... | <p>Earth's Biggest Bookstore Raises Awareness and Funding for Spinal Cord Injury Research</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (April 27, 1998)--To celebrate the release of Christopher Reeve's courageous life story, <em>Still Me</em>, leading online bookseller Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) announced today that it will donate the profits from... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 1998 | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-First-Quarter-1998/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-First-Quarter-1998 | 4,022 | 04/27/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 1998 | 04/27/1998 | 1998 | Cumulative Customer Accounts Increased 50% Quarter-to-Quarter to 2,260,000 Amazon.com Now 3rd Largest Bookseller in the US
SEATTLE, Wa (April 27, 1998)--Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 1998.
Net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 1998 were $87.4 millio... | <p>Cumulative Customer Accounts Increased 50% Quarter-to-Quarter to 2,260,000 Amazon.com Now 3rd Largest Bookseller in the US</p><p>SEATTLE, Wa (April 27, 1998)--Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 1998.</p><p>Net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 1998 we... | ||
Amazon.com Acquires Three Leading Internet Companies | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Acquires-Three-Leading-Internet-Companies/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Acquires-Three-Leading-Internet-Companies | 4,023 | 04/27/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Acquires Three Leading Internet Companies | 04/27/1998 | 1998 | Amazon.com Acquisitions Extend Company's Ability to Serve International Customers
SEATTLE, WA (April 27, 1998)--Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that it has acquired three leading Internet companies: Bookpages, Ltd; Telebook, Inc.; and Internet Movie Database Ltd. Amazon.com expects online retailers Boo... | <p>Amazon.com Acquisitions Extend Company's Ability to Serve International Customers</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (April 27, 1998)--Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that it has acquired three leading Internet companies: Bookpages, Ltd; Telebook, Inc.; and Internet Movie Database Ltd. Amazon.com expects online reta... | ||
Amazon.com Announces $275 Million Offering of Senior Discount Notes | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Announces-275-Million-Offering-of-Senior-Discount-Notes/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-275-Million-Offering-of-Senior-Discount-Notes | 4,024 | 04/24/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces $275 Million Offering of Senior Discount Notes | 04/24/1998 | 1998 | SEATTLE, WA (April 24, 1998)--Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon.com") (NASDAQ:AMZN), today announced that it is offering $275 million gross proceeds of Senior Discount Notes.
The Senior Discount Notes will mature in 2008. Interest on the Notes will be paid semi-annually in cash beginning in 2003. The proceeds from the offering... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (April 24, 1998)--Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon.com") (NASDAQ:AMZN), today announced that it is offering $275 million gross proceeds of Senior Discount Notes.</p><p>The Senior Discount Notes will mature in 2008. Interest on the Notes will be paid semi-annually in cash beginning in 2003. The proceeds from the... | ||
Amazon.com Invites Music Lovers To Help Build The Ultimate Music Store | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Invites-Music-Lovers-To-Help-Build-The-Ultimate-Music-Store/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Invites-Music-Lovers-To-Help-Build-The-Ultimate-Music-Store | 4,025 | 04/23/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Invites Music Lovers To Help Build The Ultimate Music Store | 04/23/1998 | 1998 | Customers Asked to Contribute Opinions, Ideas, and Reviews Prior to New Music Store Opening
SEATTLE, WA (April 23, 1998)-Leading online retailer Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) today invited music enthusiasts everywhere to help build the music store of their dreams. Customers, artists, music industry professionals, and other... | <p>Customers Asked to Contribute Opinions, Ideas, and Reviews Prior to New Music Store Opening</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (April 23, 1998)-Leading online retailer Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) today invited music enthusiasts everywhere to help build the music store of their dreams. Customers, artists, music industry professionals, ... | ||
Amazon.com Calls On Kids 12 and Younger To Enter Its | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Calls-On-Kids-12-and-Younger-To-Enter-Its/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Calls-On-Kids-12-and-Younger-To-Enter-Its | 4,026 | 04/08/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Calls On Kids 12 and Younger To Enter Its | 04/08/1998 | 1998 | SEATTLE, WA (April 8, 1998)-- In honor of National Poetry Month, leading online bookseller Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is calling on all kids 12 and under to show the world their poetry skills. Earth's Biggest Bookstore is looking for children who can think in rhymes, exaggerate, and make the ordinary extraordinary to en... | <p>SEATTLE, WA (April 8, 1998)-- In honor of National Poetry Month, leading online bookseller Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is calling on all kids 12 and under to show the world their poetry skills. Earth's Biggest Bookstore is looking for children who can think in rhymes, exaggerate, and make the ordinary extraordinary to... | ||
Amazon.com and iVillage.com Launch Comprehensive Book Alliance | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-and-iVillage.com-Launch-Comprehensive-Book-Alliance/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-iVillage.com-Launch-Comprehensive-Book-Alliance | 4,027 | 04/07/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and iVillage.com Launch Comprehensive Book Alliance | 04/07/1998 | 1998 | Integrating Community, Content, and Commerce
SEATTLE, WA (April 7, 1998)-- Leading online bookseller Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that it has formed an exclusive Associates relationship with iVillage: The Women's Network (http://www.ivillage.com or AOL keyword: ivillage), the number one online destination ... | <p>Integrating Community, Content, and Commerce</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (April 7, 1998)-- Leading online bookseller Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that it has formed an exclusive Associates relationship with iVillage: The Women's Network (http://www.ivillage.com or AOL keyword: ivillage), the number one online des... | ||
Amazon.com Opens Up a World of Children's Books with Amazon.com Kids | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Opens-Up-a-World-of-Childrens-Books-with-Amazon.com-Kids/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Opens-Up-a-World-of-Childrens-Books-with-Amazon.com-Kids | 4,028 | 03/02/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Opens Up a World of Children's Books with Amazon.com Kids | 03/02/1998 | 1998 | Earth's Biggest Bookstore Is Now the Best Source for Children's Books
SEATTLE, WA (March 2, 1998)-- Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), Earth's Biggest Bookstore, today unveiled Amazon.com Kids, the most comprehensive resource for children's and young adult books on the Web. This new, one-stop kids' store within the Amazon.com ... | <p>Earth's Biggest Bookstore Is Now the Best Source for Children's Books</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (March 2, 1998)-- Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), Earth's Biggest Bookstore, today unveiled Amazon.com Kids, the most comprehensive resource for children's and young adult books on the Web. This new, one-stop kids' store within the Am... | ||
Amazon.com Launches New Program to Level the Playing Field for Small Publishers | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Launches-New-Program-to-Level-the-Playing-Field-for-Small-Publishers/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Launches-New-Program-to-Level-the-Playing-Field-for-Small-Publishers | 4,029 | 02/26/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Launches New Program to Level the Playing Field for Small Publishers | 02/26/1998 | 1998 | Amazon.com Advantage Program Empowers Independent Publishers to Sell More Books Online
SEATTLE, WA (February 26, 1998)-- Earth's Biggest Bookstore and leading online retailer, Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), today announced it will kick off Small Press Month with the launch of Amazon.com Advantage, an innovative new program... | <p>Amazon.com Advantage Program Empowers Independent Publishers to Sell More Books Online</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (February 26, 1998)-- Earth's Biggest Bookstore and leading online retailer, Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), today announced it will kick off Small Press Month with the launch of Amazon.com Advantage, an innovative ne... | ||
Amazon.com Associates Program Surpasses 30,000 Members | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Associates-Program-Surpasses-30000-Members/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Associates-Program-Surpasses-30000-Members | 4,030 | 02/18/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Associates Program Surpasses 30,000 Members | 02/18/1998 | 1998 | Associate Enrollment Doubles in the Past Six Months
SEATTLE, WA (February 18)-- The leading online bookseller, Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), today announced that enrollment in its Associates Program has more than doubled in the past six months and now surpasses 30,000 member Web sites.
The Motley Fool (www.fool.com), the ... | <p>Associate Enrollment Doubles in the Past Six Months</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (February 18)-- The leading online bookseller, Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), today announced that enrollment in its Associates Program has more than doubled in the past six months and now surpasses 30,000 member Web sites.</p><p>The Motley Fool (www.... | ||
Amazon.com Launches | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Launches/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Launches | 4,031 | 02/04/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Launches | 02/04/1998 | 1998 | New Grisham Novel The Street Lawyer is Biggest Amazon.com Pre-Order of All Time
SEATTLE, WA (February 4, 1998)-- To celebrate the highly anticipated release of John Grisham's powerful new legal thriller, The Street Lawyer, the leading online bookseller, Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), will give away a full year of tuition t... | <p>New Grisham Novel <em>The Street Lawyer</em> is Biggest Amazon.com Pre-Order of All Time</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (February 4, 1998)-- To celebrate the highly anticipated release of John Grisham's powerful new legal thriller, <em>The Street Lawyer</em>, the leading online bookseller, Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), will give aw... | ||
Amazon.com Hits the Heart with Valentine's Day Temptations | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Hits-the-Heart-with-Valentines-Day-Temptations/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Hits-the-Heart-with-Valentines-Day-Temptations | 4,032 | 01/22/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Hits the Heart with Valentine's Day Temptations | 01/22/1998 | 1998 | Amazon.com Gift Center Celebrates Love, Poetry, and the Art of Romance
SEATTLE, WA (January 22, 1998)-- Amazon.com, Earth's Biggest Bookstore, (Nasdaq: AMZN) hits the heart for Valentine's Day with a banquet of literary temptations. Passionate about providing great gift ideas for every occasion, the leading online book... | <p>Amazon.com Gift Center Celebrates Love, Poetry, and the Art of Romance</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (January 22, 1998)-- Amazon.com, Earth's Biggest Bookstore, (Nasdaq: AMZN) hits the heart for Valentine's Day with a banquet of literary temptations. Passionate about providing great gift ideas for every occasion, the leading on... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and 1997 Year End | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-Fourth-Quarter-and-1997-Year-End/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-Fourth-Quarter-and-1997-Year-End | 4,033 | 01/22/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and 1997 Year End | 01/22/1998 | 1998 | Net Sales Increase 74 Percent Over Third Quarter
SEATTLE, Wa (January 22, 1998)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 1997 and for the fiscal year.
Net sales for the fourth quarter were $66.0 million, a 74 percent increase over net sales of $37.9 million reported ... | <p>Net Sales Increase 74 Percent Over Third Quarter</p><p>SEATTLE, Wa (January 22, 1998)-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 1997 and for the fiscal year.</p><p>Net sales for the fourth quarter were $66.0 million, a 74 percent increase over net sales of $37.9 mi... | ||
Amazon.com Announces 1997 Bestseller List | /news/news-details/1998/Amazon.com-Announces-1997-Bestseller-List/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-1997-Bestseller-List | 4,034 | 01/14/1998 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces 1997 Bestseller List | 01/14/1998 | 1998 | Amazon.com Editors Pick the Best Books of 1997
SEATTLE, WA (January 14, 1998)-- Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), Earth's Biggest Bookstore and the leading online bookseller, today announced its 40 best-selling books for 1997. Capturing the diversity of Amazon.com's (www.amazon.com) more than one million unique customers, the... | <p>Amazon.com Editors Pick the Best Books of 1997</p><p>SEATTLE, WA (January 14, 1998)-- Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), Earth's Biggest Bookstore and the leading online bookseller, today announced its 40 best-selling books for 1997. Capturing the diversity of Amazon.com's (www.amazon.com) more than one million unique custo... | ||
Amazon.com and Sprint First to Offer Internet Shopping on Wireless Phones | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-and-Sprint-First-to-Offer-Internet-Shopping-on-Wireless-Phones/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-Sprint-First-to-Offer-Internet-Shopping-on-Wireless-Phones | 4,035 | 12/08/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and Sprint First to Offer Internet Shopping on Wireless Phones | 12/08/1999 | 1999 | Sprint PCS Wireless Web and Amazon.com Customers Can Now Do Their Holiday Shopping Online From Wireless Phones
SEATTLE and KANSAS CITY, MO-December 8, 1999-Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Sprint PCS (NYSE: PCS), the nation's largest 100-percent digital, 100-percent PCS nationwide wireless network,... | <p>Sprint PCS Wireless Web and Amazon.com Customers Can Now Do Their Holiday Shopping Online From Wireless Phones</p><p>SEATTLE and KANSAS CITY, MO-December 8, 1999-Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Sprint PCS (NYSE: PCS), the nation's largest 100-percent digital, 100-percent PCS nationwide wireless... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Amazon.com Toy Quest Winners | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Announces-Amazon.com-Toy-Quest-Winners/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Amazon.com-Toy-Quest-Winners | 4,037 | 12/06/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Amazon.com Toy Quest Winners | 12/06/1999 | 1999 | All-Star Judges panel selects two grand prize winners from 40 inventors at festive New York celebration; winning toys will be manufactured and sold at Amazon.com Toys
NEW YORK- (BUSINESS WIRE) - December 6, 1999 - Leading online retailer Amazon.com (www.amazon.com) today announced that 7-year-old Nicky Englisis and 11-... | <p>All-Star Judges panel selects two grand prize winners from 40 inventors at festive New York celebration; winning toys will be manufactured and sold at Amazon.com Toys</p><p>NEW YORK- (BUSINESS WIRE) - December 6, 1999 - Leading online retailer Amazon.com (www.amazon.com) today announced that 7-year-old Nicky Englisi... | ||
Federal District Judge Acts to Protect Amazon.com's Patented 1-Click(R) Technology; Bars Online Competitor from Infringing on It | /news/news-details/1999/Federal-District-Judge-Acts-to-Protect-Amazon.coms-Patented-1-ClickR-Technology-Bars-Online-Competitor-from-Infringing-on-It/default.aspx | Federal-District-Judge-Acts-to-Protect-Amazon.coms-Patented-1-ClickR-Technology-Bars-Online-Competitor-from-Infringing-on-It | 4,038 | 12/02/1999 00:00:00 | Federal District Judge Acts to Protect Amazon.com's Patented 1-Click(R) Technology; Bars Online Competitor from Infringing on It | 12/02/1999 | 1999 | SEATTLE--Dec. 2, 1999--A federal district judge has granted leading online retailer Amazon.com a preliminary injunction protecting its patented 1-Click(R) technology and barring an online competitor from copying it.
U.S. District Court Judge Marsha J. Pechman's preliminary injunction, issued late Wednesday, bars barnes... | <p>SEATTLE--Dec. 2, 1999--A federal district judge has granted leading online retailer Amazon.com a preliminary injunction protecting its patented 1-Click(R) technology and barring an online competitor from copying it.</p><p>U.S. District Court Judge Marsha J. Pechman's preliminary injunction, issued late Wednesday, ba... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Multi-Million Dollar Marketing and Strategic Alliance with and Minority Investment in Ashford.com | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Announces-Multi-Million-Dollar-Marketing-and-Strategic-Alliance-with-and-Minority-Investment-in-Ashford.com/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Multi-Million-Dollar-Marketing-and-Strategic-Alliance-with-and-Minority-Investment-in-Ashford.com | 4,040 | 12/01/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Multi-Million Dollar Marketing and Strategic Alliance with and Minority Investment in Ashford.com | 12/01/1999 | 1999 | SEATTLE and HOUSTON, December 1, 1999 - Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), the leading online retailer and Ashford.com (Nasdaq: ASFD), the leading Internet retailer of luxury and premium products, today announced a multi-million dollar marketing initiative and a strategic alliance in a number of luxury product categories, incl... | <p>SEATTLE and HOUSTON, December 1, 1999 - Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), the leading online retailer and Ashford.com (Nasdaq: ASFD), the leading Internet retailer of luxury and premium products, today announced a multi-million dollar marketing initiative and a strategic alliance in a number of luxury product categories, i... | ||
Amazon.com Acquires Back to Basics Toys, Adds Classic Toys of Our Lives to Amazon.com Toys Store | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Acquires-Back-to-Basics-Toys-Adds-Classic-Toys-of-Our-Lives-to-Amazon.com-Toys-Store/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Acquires-Back-to-Basics-Toys-Adds-Classic-Toys-of-Our-Lives-to-Amazon.com-Toys-Store | 4,041 | 11/30/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Acquires Back to Basics Toys, Adds Classic Toys of Our Lives to Amazon.com Toys Store | 11/30/1999 | 1999 | SEATTLE--November 30, 1999-Leading online retailer Amazon.com (www.amazon.com; NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the acquisition of Herndon, Virginia-based Back to Basics Toys, a leading online and catalog retailer specializing in hard-to-find classic toys. A new Back to Basics store within a store opens today at www.amazo... | <p>SEATTLE--November 30, 1999-Leading online retailer Amazon.com (www.amazon.com; NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the acquisition of Herndon, Virginia-based Back to Basics Toys, a leading online and catalog retailer specializing in hard-to-find classic toys. A new Back to Basics store within a store opens today at www.am... | ||
Sotheby's and Amazon.com Launch Sothebys.Amazon.com on November 19, 1999 | /news/news-details/1999/Sothebys-and-Amazon.com-Launch-Sothebys.Amazon.com-on-November-19-1999/default.aspx | Sothebys-and-Amazon.com-Launch-Sothebys.Amazon.com-on-November-19-1999 | 4,042 | 11/19/1999 00:00:00 | Sotheby's and Amazon.com Launch Sothebys.Amazon.com on November 19, 1999 | 11/19/1999 | 1999 | Thousands of lots of art, valuable objects, and collectibles guaranteed by experts for authenticity and condition
Treasure from the "Ship of Gold"; 18th-century Georgian flatware; Presentation copy of the first Harry Potter book; Austin Powers' Beetle; Memorabilia from Secretariat; Baseball memorabilia from historic Ha... | <p>Thousands of lots of art, valuable objects, and collectibles guaranteed by experts for authenticity and condition</p><p>Treasure from the "Ship of Gold"; 18th-century Georgian flatware; Presentation copy of the first Harry Potter book; Austin Powers' Beetle; Memorabilia from Secretariat; Baseball memorabilia from hi... | ||
Amazon.com Livebid Auctions Connects Online Community to Washington Opera Benefit Auction | /news/news-details/1999/Amazoncom-Livebid-Auctions-Connects-Online-Community-to-Washington-Opera-Benefit-Auction/default.aspx | Amazoncom-Livebid-Auctions-Connects-Online-Community-to-Washington-Opera-Benefit-Auction | 4,045 | 11/15/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Livebid Auctions Connects Online Community to Washington Opera Benefit Auction | 11/15/1999 | 1999 | Travel, sports, and arts packages highlight fundraising effort for world-renowned opera company
SEATTLE, November 15, 1999--The Washington Opera will use Amazon.com LiveBid Auctions to connect online bidders to its benefit auction on Saturday, November 20, at La Maison Française. This is the first time that Amazon.com.... | <p>Travel, sports, and arts packages highlight fundraising effort for world-renowned opera company</p><p>SEATTLE, November 15, 1999--The Washington Opera will use Amazon.com LiveBid Auctions to connect online bidders to its benefit auction on Saturday, November 20, at La Maison Française. This is the first time that Am... | ||
Amazon.com Expands Grand Forks Customer Service Center | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Expands-Grand-Forks-Customer-Service-Center/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Expands-Grand-Forks-Customer-Service-Center | 4,046 | 11/11/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Expands Grand Forks Customer Service Center | 11/11/1999 | 1999 | 150 new jobs in Grand Forks expected as a result
Grand Forks, North Dakota-November 11, 1999-Leading online retailer Amazon.com (www.amazon.com) announced today that it will expand its customer service center, acquired from Tool Crib of the North, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The expansion will add 150 new employees t... | <p>150 new jobs in Grand Forks expected as a result</p><p>Grand Forks, North Dakota-November 11, 1999-Leading online retailer Amazon.com (www.amazon.com) announced today that it will expand its customer service center, acquired from Tool Crib of the North, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The expansion will add 150 new em... | ||
Amazon.com Launches Four New Stores: Home Improvement, Software, Video Games and Gift Ideas | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Launches-Four-New-Stores-Home-Improvement-Software-Video-Games-and-Gift-Ideas/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Launches-Four-New-Stores-Home-Improvement-Software-Video-Games-and-Gift-Ideas | 4,047 | 11/09/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Launches Four New Stores: Home Improvement, Software, Video Games and Gift Ideas | 11/09/1999 | 1999 | SEATTLE -- Nov. 9, 1999 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (www.amazon.com), further establishing itself as the only one-stop online shopping destination, announced today the opening of four new stores: Home Improvement, Software, Video Games, and Gift Ideas.
The company also announced that it has acquired Tool Crib... | <p>SEATTLE -- Nov. 9, 1999 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (www.amazon.com), further establishing itself as the only one-stop online shopping destination, announced today the opening of four new stores: Home Improvement, Software, Video Games, and Gift Ideas.</p><p>The company also announced that it has acquired ... | ||
Amazon.com and Leading Collectibles Companies Team Up for the Holidays | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-and-Leading-Collectibles-Companies-Team-Up-for-the-Holidays/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-Leading-Collectibles-Companies-Team-Up-for-the-Holidays | 4,048 | 11/05/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and Leading Collectibles Companies Team Up for the Holidays | 11/05/1999 | 1999 | Leading online retailer provides excellent selection and services from five collectibles companies for Auctions and zShops customers
SEATTLE, November 5, 1999--In time for the holiday shopping season, Amazon.com and five leading collectibles companies are teaming up to bring customers an exciting offering of collectibl... | <p>Leading online retailer provides excellent selection and services from five collectibles companies for Auctions and zShops customers</p><p>SEATTLE, November 5, 1999--In time for the holiday shopping season, Amazon.com and five leading collectibles companies are teaming up to bring customers an exciting offering of c... | ||
Mr. Fickle's Fabulous Fudge Wins Grand Prize in Amazon.com's Harry Potter Magical Candy Contest | /news/news-details/1999/Mr.-Fickles-Fabulous-Fudge-Wins-Grand-Prize-in-Amazon.coms-Harry-Potter-Magical-Candy-Contest/default.aspx | Mr.-Fickles-Fabulous-Fudge-Wins-Grand-Prize-in-Amazon.coms-Harry-Potter-Magical-Candy-Contest | 4,050 | 11/04/1999 00:00:00 | Mr. Fickle's Fabulous Fudge Wins Grand Prize in Amazon.com's Harry Potter Magical Candy Contest | 11/04/1999 | 1999 | Twenty thousand magical candy ideas submitted by children from all over North America
SEATTLE- November 4, 1999--From Delectable Drizzly Downpour Delights to Jolly Jumpin' Jokers, children inspired by Harry Potter sent thousands of magical candy drawings and descriptions in hopes of winning the grand prize in Amazon.co... | <p>Twenty thousand magical candy ideas submitted by children from all over North America</p><p>SEATTLE- November 4, 1999--From Delectable Drizzly Downpour Delights to Jolly Jumpin' Jokers, children inspired by Harry Potter sent thousands of magical candy drawings and descriptions in hopes of winning the grand prize in ... | ||
Amazon.com and Amazon Bookstore Cooperative Settle Litigation | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-and-Amazon-Bookstore-Cooperative-Settle-Litigation/default.aspx | Amazon.com-and-Amazon-Bookstore-Cooperative-Settle-Litigation | 4,051 | 11/04/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com and Amazon Bookstore Cooperative Settle Litigation | 11/04/1999 | 1999 | Amazon.com licenses Minneapolis bookstore to use the Amazon nam
SEATTLE--November 4, 1999--Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, the feminist bookstore in Minneapolis, today settled a legal dispute over the use of the Amazon name.
As a part of the settlement, both Amazon.com... | <p>Amazon.com licenses Minneapolis bookstore to use the Amazon nam</p><p>SEATTLE--November 4, 1999--Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, the feminist bookstore in Minneapolis, today settled a legal dispute over the use of the Amazon name.</p><p>As a part of the settlement, ... | ||
Amazon.com Named Exclusive Retailer for Replay Network's Latest Product, ReplayTV 2020 | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Named-Exclusive-Retailer-for-Replay-Networks-Latest-Product-ReplayTV-2020/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Named-Exclusive-Retailer-for-Replay-Networks-Latest-Product-ReplayTV-2020 | 4,052 | 11/02/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Named Exclusive Retailer for Replay Network's Latest Product, ReplayTV 2020 | 11/02/1999 | 1999 | Reinforces Amazon.com's reputation as the best place for customers to find and discover consumer electronics
SEATTLE- November 2, 1999 --Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that it will have exclusive access to Replay Networks' latest product, ReplayTV 2020. Until November 15, Amazon.com w... | <p>Reinforces Amazon.com's reputation as the best place for customers to find and discover consumer electronics</p><p>SEATTLE- November 2, 1999 --Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that it will have exclusive access to Replay Networks' latest product, ReplayTV 2020. Until November 15, Ama... | ||
Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter 1999 | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-Third-Quarter-1999/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Announces-Financial-Results-for-Third-Quarter-1999 | 4,053 | 10/27/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter 1999 | 10/27/1999 | 1999 | Toys, Electronics, and zShops make Amazon.com the one-stop destination for holiday shopping SEATTLE, WA-October 27, 1999-Having added a complete toy store, a complete electronics store, and zShops, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 1999. Net sales for the third q... | <p>Toys, Electronics, and zShops make Amazon.com the one-stop destination for holiday shopping SEATTLE, WA-October 27, 1999-Having added a complete toy store, a complete electronics store, and zShops, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 1999. Net sales for the thir... | ||
Amazon.com Sues barnesandnoble.com for Patent Infringement | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Sues-barnesandnoble.com-for-Patent-Infringement/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Sues-barnesandnoble.com-for-Patent-Infringement | 4,054 | 10/21/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Sues barnesandnoble.com for Patent Infringement | 10/21/1999 | 1999 | Suit Alleges Competitor Copied Innovative 1-Click(R) Technology that Makes Online Shopping Hassle-Free
SEATTLE--Oct. 21, 1999--Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has filed suit against barnesandnoble.com, saying it has illegally copied Amazon.com's innovative, patented 1-Click(R) technology that makes on... | <p>Suit Alleges Competitor Copied Innovative 1-Click(R) Technology that Makes Online Shopping Hassle-Free</p><p>SEATTLE--Oct. 21, 1999--Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has filed suit against barnesandnoble.com, saying it has illegally copied Amazon.com's innovative, patented 1-Click(R) technology that... | ||
Amazon.com Electronic Greeting Cards and Free Voice Messages with onebox.com | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Electronic-Greeting-Cards-and-Free-Voice-Messages-with-onebox.com/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Electronic-Greeting-Cards-and-Free-Voice-Messages-with-onebox.com | 4,055 | 10/18/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Electronic Greeting Cards and Free Voice Messages with onebox.com | 10/18/1999 | 1999 | Amazon.com and onebox.com introduce new way to personalize e-cards in time for holiday season
SEATTLE, October 18, 1999 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced that customers can now send free, personalized voice messages with every electronic greeting card at Amazon.com Cards. The new featu... | <p>Amazon.com and onebox.com introduce new way to personalize e-cards in time for holiday season</p><p>SEATTLE, October 18, 1999 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced that customers can now send free, personalized voice messages with every electronic greeting card at Amazon.com Cards. The ... | ||
Titanic Fever Continues as Original Letter is Auctioned via Amazon.com Livebid Auctions | /news/news-details/1999/Titanic-Fever-Continues-as-Original-Letter-is-Auctioned-via-Amazon.com-Livebid-Auctions/default.aspx | Titanic-Fever-Continues-as-Original-Letter-is-Auctioned-via-Amazon.com-Livebid-Auctions | 4,056 | 10/15/1999 00:00:00 | Titanic Fever Continues as Original Letter is Auctioned via Amazon.com Livebid Auctions | 10/15/1999 | 1999 | The last of three unique, historical items is made available for live, online consumer bidding
SEATTLE, Oct. 15, 1999-- Profiles in History of Beverly Hills, California, will use Amazon.com LiveBid Auctions to auction a letter, hand-written on RMS Titanic stationery. The letter was written by Father Thomas R.D. Byles, ... | <p>The last of three unique, historical items is made available for live, online consumer bidding</p><p>SEATTLE, Oct. 15, 1999-- Profiles in History of Beverly Hills, California, will use Amazon.com LiveBid Auctions to auction a letter, hand-written on RMS Titanic stationery. The letter was written by Father Thomas R.D... | ||
Amazon.com to Open Tacoma Customer-Service Center to Meet Rapid Growth | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-to-Open-Tacoma-Customer-Service-Center-to-Meet-Rapid-Growth/default.aspx | Amazon.com-to-Open-Tacoma-Customer-Service-Center-to-Meet-Rapid-Growth | 4,057 | 10/15/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com to Open Tacoma Customer-Service Center to Meet Rapid Growth | 10/15/1999 | 1999 | SEATTLE -- October 15, 1999 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) will open a second U.S.-based customer-service center early December in Tacoma, Wash.
The new customer-service center is in response to Amazon.com's growing global customer base.
"The Tacoma customer-service center will ensure that the grow... | <p>SEATTLE -- October 15, 1999 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) will open a second U.S.-based customer-service center early December in Tacoma, Wash.</p><p>The new customer-service center is in response to Amazon.com's growing global customer base.</p><p>"The Tacoma customer-service center will ensur... | ||
Amazon.com Receives Patent for 1-click | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Receives-Patent-for-1-click/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Receives-Patent-for-1-click | 4,059 | 10/12/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Receives Patent for 1-click | 10/12/1999 | 1999 | Amazon.com holiday shopping season also features Gift-Click and Wish List
SEATTLE, Washington, October 12--Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been awarded a patent for its innovative 1-Click service, which allows customers to shop conveniently without entering their shipping and billing information e... | <p>Amazon.com holiday shopping season also features Gift-Click and Wish List</p><p>SEATTLE, Washington, October 12--Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been awarded a patent for its innovative 1-Click service, which allows customers to shop conveniently without entering their shipping and billing info... | ||
Amazon.com Delivers On No. 1 Request of Holiday Shoppers | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Delivers-On-No.-1-Request-of-Holiday-Shoppers/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Delivers-On-No.-1-Request-of-Holiday-Shoppers | 4,060 | 10/08/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Delivers On No. 1 Request of Holiday Shoppers | 10/08/1999 | 1999 | New Wish List service takes guesswork out of gift-giving
SEATTLE, October 8, 1999--Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced Wish List, an advanced and extensive online gift registry perfect for the coming holiday season (http://www.amazon.com/wishlist). To introduce the new service, Amazon.com ... | <p>New Wish List service takes guesswork out of gift-giving</p><p>SEATTLE, October 8, 1999--Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced Wish List, an advanced and extensive online gift registry perfect for the coming holiday season (http://www.amazon.com/wishlist). To introduce the new service, Am... | ||
Oprah Winfrey Raises More Than $130,000 in a Special Benefit Auction at Amazon.com | /news/news-details/1999/Oprah-Winfrey-Raises-More-Than-130000-in-a-Special-Benefit-Auction-at-Amazon.com/default.aspx | Oprah-Winfrey-Raises-More-Than-130000-in-a-Special-Benefit-Auction-at-Amazon.com | 4,061 | 10/07/1999 00:00:00 | Oprah Winfrey Raises More Than $130,000 in a Special Benefit Auction at Amazon.com | 10/07/1999 | 1999 | Oprah gets lesson in online auctions from Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos
Proceeds benefit "Oprah's Angel Network"
SEATTLE, October 7, 1999-- During a special, two-hour benefit auction at Amazon.com on October 2, 1999, Oprah Winfrey raised more than $130,000, benefiting "Oprah's Angel Network." Amazon.com founder... | <p>Oprah gets lesson in online auctions from Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos</p><p>Proceeds benefit "Oprah's Angel Network"</p><p>SEATTLE, October 7, 1999-- During a special, two-hour benefit auction at Amazon.com on October 2, 1999, Oprah Winfrey raised more than $130,000, benefiting "Oprah's Angel Network." Ama... | ||
Amazon.com Launches Amazon.com toy Quest For Kids To Create Tomorrow's Toys | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Launches-Amazon.com-toy-Quest-For-Kids-To-Create-Tomorrows-Toys/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Launches-Amazon.com-toy-Quest-For-Kids-To-Create-Tomorrows-Toys | 4,063 | 10/06/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Launches Amazon.com toy Quest For Kids To Create Tomorrow's Toys | 10/06/1999 | 1999 | Kids dream up ideas for new toys; Amazon.com will produce and sell the winners
SEATTLE, October 6, 1999 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today issued a nationwide call for entries for the Amazon.com Toy Quest, inviting kids to design and create their dream toys. Each child aged 12 and under can send ... | <p>Kids dream up ideas for new toys; Amazon.com will produce and sell the winners</p><p>SEATTLE, October 6, 1999 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today issued a nationwide call for entries for the Amazon.com Toy Quest, inviting kids to design and create their dream toys. Each child aged 12 and under ... | ||
Amazon.com launches 'Amazon.com Anywhere,' providing shopping from wireless devices, such as the Palm VII organizer | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-launches-Amazon.com-Anywhere-providing-shopping-from-wireless-devices-such-as-the-Palm-VII-organizer/default.aspx | Amazon.com-launches-Amazon.com-Anywhere-providing-shopping-from-wireless-devices-such-as-the-Palm-VII-organizer | 4,064 | 10/04/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com launches 'Amazon.com Anywhere,' providing shopping from wireless devices, such as the Palm VII organizer | 10/04/1999 | 1999 | Amazon.com Acquires Convergence Corporation and Ventures with Motorola and AvantGo
SEATTLE, Oct. 4 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today launched Amazon.com Anywhere, wireless e-commerce that allows customers to securely shop and check the status of auction items at Amazon.com when they are away fro... | <p>Amazon.com Acquires Convergence Corporation and Ventures with Motorola and AvantGo</p><p>SEATTLE, Oct. 4 -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today launched Amazon.com Anywhere, wireless e-commerce that allows customers to securely shop and check the status of auction items at Amazon.com when they are... | ||
Amazon.com Launches Three Innovations to Advance E-Commerce for Shoppers, Sellers | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Launches-Three-Innovations-to-Advance-E-Commerce-for-Shoppers-Sellers/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Launches-Three-Innovations-to-Advance-E-Commerce-for-Shoppers-Sellers | 4,065 | 09/30/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Launches Three Innovations to Advance E-Commerce for Shoppers, Sellers | 09/30/1999 | 1999 | "zShops" empowers anyone to establish an e-commerce business; "Amazon.com Payments" allows individuals and small businesses to accept payments through Amazon.com's 1-Click; "All Products Search" is Web's first search engine dedicated to shopping
SEATTLE, September 30, 1999--Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), the leading online... | <p>"zShops" empowers anyone to establish an e-commerce business; "Amazon.com Payments" allows individuals and small businesses to accept payments through Amazon.com's 1-Click; "All Products Search" is Web's first search engine dedicated to shopping</p><p>SEATTLE, September 30, 1999--Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), the leadi... | ||
Oprah Winfrey Reveals Auction Items Up For Bid in the October 2, Two-Hour Charity Auction at Amazon.com | /news/news-details/1999/Oprah-Winfrey-Reveals-Auction-Items-Up-For-Bid-in-the-October-2-Two-Hour-Charity-Auction-at-Amazon.com/default.aspx | Oprah-Winfrey-Reveals-Auction-Items-Up-For-Bid-in-the-October-2-Two-Hour-Charity-Auction-at-Amazon.com | 4,067 | 09/27/1999 00:00:00 | Oprah Winfrey Reveals Auction Items Up For Bid in the October 2, Two-Hour Charity Auction at Amazon.com | 09/27/1999 | 1999 | Oprah gets lesson in online auctions from Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos
Proceeds benefit "Oprah's Angel Network"
SEATTLE, September 27, 1999- Oprah Winfrey fans today can preview all of the items she will be auctioning during a special two-hour, "Oprah's Angel Network" benefit auction from 9 to 11 a.m. Pacific ... | <p>Oprah gets lesson in online auctions from Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos</p><p>Proceeds benefit "Oprah's Angel Network"</p><p>SEATTLE, September 27, 1999- Oprah Winfrey fans today can preview all of the items she will be auctioning during a special two-hour, "Oprah's Angel Network" benefit auction from 9 to 1... | ||
News Release | /news/news-details/1999/News-Release/default.aspx | News-Release | 4,068 | 09/27/1999 00:00:00 | News Release | 09/27/1999 | 1999 | Customers can now purchase functional, and unique bags designed by Amazon.com
SEATTLE, September 17, 1999--Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced the Amazon.com Bag Collection, the company's first private-label product line. Amazon.com has custom-designed this collection of six bags and tote... | <p>Customers can now purchase functional, and unique bags designed by Amazon.com</p><p>SEATTLE, September 17, 1999--Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced the Amazon.com Bag Collection, the company's first private-label product line. Amazon.com has custom-designed this collection of six bags... | ||
Amazon.com Launches New Music Spotlight with Free MP3 Song Downloads From Independent Artists | /news/news-details/1999/Amazon.com-Launches-New-Music-Spotlight-with-Free-MP3-Song-Downloads-From-Independent-Artists/default.aspx | Amazon.com-Launches-New-Music-Spotlight-with-Free-MP3-Song-Downloads-From-Independent-Artists | 4,069 | 09/16/1999 00:00:00 | Amazon.com Launches New Music Spotlight with Free MP3 Song Downloads From Independent Artists | 09/16/1999 | 1999 | Amazon.com introduces new way for independent artists, bands, and labels to promote their music to 10.7 million customers worldwide
SEATTLE, September 16, 1999--Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), the No. 1 online music retailer, today announced the addition of New Music Spotlight, an area of the Amazon.com Music Store de... | <p>Amazon.com introduces new way for independent artists, bands, and labels to promote their music to 10.7 million customers worldwide</p><p>SEATTLE, September 16, 1999--Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), the No. 1 online music retailer, today announced the addition of New Music Spotlight, an area of the Amazon.com Music... |
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