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Obama memoir shoots to the top of Amazon’s best-seller list

The president-elect’s book “The Audacity of Hope” moved into the No. 1 spot on Amazon’s list of top-selling books today. Sales of the book increased 3,500% in the past 24 hours, while sales of his earlier book also soared.

Posted 11/05/2008Don DavisPost a comment

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Wal-Mart puts the presidential race at the center of its e-commerce site

A prominent banner at Walmart.com declares, “Election 2008: Hear from the candidates” and includes a link to videos in which Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama outline their views on key issues. The retailer introduced the new feature this week.

Posted 10/21/2008Don DavisPost a comment

/ Technology

Publisher defends decision to offer Amazon early exclusive on Obama book

Chelsea Green Publishing will offer its new book on Barack Obama exclusively on Amazon.com for three weeks, with Monday’s launch scheduled to coincide with the opening of the Democratic National Convention.

Posted 08/20/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

2009-2010: Years of Opportunity—No Kidding!

If you are an aggressive and committed e-retailer, the future—and particularly the next couple of years—should not frighten you.

Posted 12/29/2008Internet RetailerPost a comment