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Amazon acquires rights to James Bond novels
Stephen Beard Apr 18, 2012
Amazon is stepping up its publishing push, with help from none other than Agent 007. The online bookseller has just acquired the rights to the James Bond novels behind the movies.
How e-books can move forward after price-fixing lawsuit
Eve Troeh Apr 12, 2012
The Department of Justice is accusing Apple and five publishers fixing prices for electronic books, or e-books. Three of the publishers have already settled.
Apple, five publishers sued over e-book pricing
Sally Herships Apr 11, 2012
Federal and state prosecutors alleged Apple and five big publishers conspired to raise e-book prices to wage battle against Amazon.
With Kiva purchase, robots go the distance at Amazon
Bob Moon Mar 20, 2012
The giant online retailer buys robot-maker Kiva Systems for $775 million. The automatons will bring products to workers in Amazon's massive distribution centers.
Justice Department to sue e-book publishers, Apple
John Moe Mar 9, 2012
The Department of Justice is reportedly ready to sue over anti-competitive practices in the electronic book business.
Amazon gets physical to boost online sales
Sally Herships Feb 7, 2012
Online retailer Amazon plans to build five new warehouses in three states to cut delivery times, in the hope of boosting sales.
Efforts pay off in fighting deforestation in Brazil
Justin Rowlatt Feb 6, 2012
The Brazilian government has ramped up efforts to stop deforestation in the Amazon. So far, it seems to be slowly working.
Amazon's slow burn, courtesy of the Kindle Fire
Jennifer Collins Feb 1, 2012
The massive e-retailer reports less-that-stellar earnings as it struggles to turn its Kindle Fire from a loss to a profit.
