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Amazon's Jeff Bezos Becomes the World's Second-Richest Person

Bezos added $1.5 billion to his fortune on Wednesday, the day after the e-commerce giant said it plans to buy Dubai-based online retailer Souq.com.

Retail

Amazon's Jeff Bezos Becomes the World's Second-Richest Person

Bezos added $1.5 billion to his fortune on Wednesday, the day after the e-commerce giant said it plans to buy Dubai-based online retailer Souq.com.


Retail

Amazon Wins Battle to Buy Souq.com

The US e-commerce giant trumped an offer from Emaar Malls PJSC, the operator of the world’s biggest shopping centre, which bid $800 million for Souq.com.

Retail

Amazon Wins Battle to Buy Souq.com

The US e-commerce giant trumped an offer from Emaar Malls PJSC, the operator of the world’s biggest shopping centre, which bid $800 million for Souq.com.


News & Analysis

Report: Emaar Malls Challenges Amazon for Souq.com

The retail division of Emaar Properties PJSC, run by Mohamed Alabbar, is believed to have offered about $800 million for Souq.com last week.

News & Analysis

Report: Emaar Malls Challenges Amazon for Souq.com

The retail division of Emaar Properties PJSC, run by Mohamed Alabbar, is believed to have offered about $800 million for Souq.com last week.


Technology

Can Jet.com Take a Bite Out of Amazon Fashion?

Jet.com is snapping up fashion businesses. Can the Walmart-owned e-commerce marketplace threaten Amazon’s online apparel supremacy?

Technology

Can Jet.com Take a Bite Out of Amazon Fashion?

Jet.com is snapping up fashion businesses. Can the Walmart-owned e-commerce marketplace threaten Amazon’s online apparel supremacy?


Retail

Report: Amazon to Buy Middle East's Souq.com

Souq.com, which sells consumer electronics, fashion, household items and other goods, is one of the most high-profile names in the Middle East's online shopping market.

Retail

Report: Amazon to Buy Middle East's Souq.com

Souq.com, which sells consumer electronics, fashion, household items and other goods, is one of the most high-profile names in the Middle East's online shopping market.


Retail

Amazon to Expand Counterfeit Removal Program in Overture to Sellers

The move reflects Amazon's efforts to court increasingly important third-party sellers.

Retail

Amazon to Expand Counterfeit Removal Program in Overture to Sellers

The move reflects Amazon's efforts to court increasingly important third-party sellers.


Marketing

In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity

South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?

Marketing

In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity

South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?


Technology

LVMH to Launch E-Commerce, Amazon Resumes Souq.com Talks

This week, LVMH is reported to be positioning itself as a competitor to Net-a-Porter, while sources say negotiations for Amazon's $650 million acquisition of Souq.com have restarted, and more...

Technology

LVMH to Launch E-Commerce, Amazon Resumes Souq.com Talks

This week, LVMH is reported to be positioning itself as a competitor to Net-a-Porter, while sources say negotiations for Amazon's $650 million acquisition of Souq.com have restarted, and more...


Retail

Report: Amazon Resumes $650 Million Takeover Talks for Souq.com

Amazon resumed negotiations with the online retailer in recent weeks after they stalled in January when the two companies couldn’t agree on a price.

Retail

Report: Amazon Resumes $650 Million Takeover Talks for Souq.com

Amazon resumed negotiations with the online retailer in recent weeks after they stalled in January when the two companies couldn’t agree on a price.


News & Analysis

Boohoo Rating Prices in Either Superstardom or Amazon Bid

Even if Boohoo stumbles, there's always the possibility that Amazon's interest in apparel could lead to it not just being a seller of fashion, but a buyer too.  

News & Analysis

Boohoo Rating Prices in Either Superstardom or Amazon Bid

Even if Boohoo stumbles, there's always the possibility that Amazon's interest in apparel could lead to it not just being a seller of fashion, but a buyer too.