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Cute! Look at the Robots Amazon Just Bought for $775 Million. (Video)

in Commerce on March 20 at 4:25 pm PT

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Amazon Acquires Warehouse Tech Provider for $775 Million

in Commerce on March 19 at 1:44 pm PT

Amazon.com has acquired North Reading, Mass.-based Kiva Systems, which provides automation technology in distribution centers, for $775 million in cash. Amazon takes its warehouse side of the business seriously, adding 17 new facilities — equivalent to millions of square feet — in 2011 for a total of 69 centers. The Seattle-based e-commerce provider said the acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter.

Amazon's New Ad-Supported Kindle Will Start Shipping Tomorrow

in Commerce on April 26, 2011 at 3:31 pm PT

Amazon said during its first-quarter conference call today that it will be shipping its new Kindle with Special Offers nearly a week early.

Google: Feeling Unlucky?

in News on March 27, 2009 at 11:00 am PT