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Welcome to this week’s eFocus, RepricerExpress’ look at the top ecommerce stories and latest Amazon news from around the Web this week.<\/h4>\n

The year Amazon delivered on its founder’s vision:<\/strong> James Titcomb<\/a> at The Telegraph<\/a> reports that after years of measly profits, Amazon investors have finally had a good year, with the company’s share price doubling. In 2015 founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos has become America’s third-richest man and net-income for Amazon is predicted to be the highest since 2010, mainly due to the performance of Amazon Web Services. Continue reading…<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazon wish lists topped by Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Lego for Christmas 2015:<\/strong> Zlata Rodionova<\/a> at The Independent<\/a> has revealed toys and games linked to Jurassic Park, Star Wars and Harry Potter are among the most wanted presents on Amazon wish lists this year. Alison Forrestal,\u00a0Amazon.co.uk media director, said, \u201cWish lists offer a real-time insight into what people up and down the country would like to receive on Christmas morning. This year, blockbuster film releases such as Jurassic World and Inside Out are hotly anticipated and it seems you also can’t go wrong with colouring books and family games.” Continue reading…<\/p>\n

Amazon and Microsoft are competing for control of an $11 billion market in Europe:<\/strong> Max Slated-Robins<\/a> at UK Business Insider<\/a> reports that Microsoft and Amazon are squaring up in Europe, competing to control the lucrative cloud storage market. Both companies have strong US offerings and have made moves to build data centres in the UK, Germany, Ireland, and other European countries. Continue reading…<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazon ups its content game with \u2018expert articles\u2019:<\/strong> Sarah Perez<\/a> at TechCrunch<\/a> reports that Amazon has been developing an expanded content platform, to help consumers learn more about select products on Amazon including recommendations and write-ups from a number of experts. The experts are tasked with writing about recommended products, often in a list-style format that has proven popular with online readers. Continue reading…<\/a><\/p>\n

Couple\u2019s eBay business thriving selling Christmas decorations for beards: <\/strong>Deadline News<\/a> reports a couple have created a thriving eBay business selling Christmas decorations for beards. Jude Checketts set up The Social Beard just two months ago, expecting little in the way of demand but is currently taking 140 orders a week for lights, bells, baubles and clip-on animals to decorate beards. Her partner, David models the items despite lacking a beard. Continue reading…<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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