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Amazon.com adds 110 million tomes through acquisition of AbeBooks

The No. 1 e-retailer is building on its already enormous literary selection with its purchase of AbeBooks, which specializes in used, rare and out-of-print books.

Posted 08/01/2008Don DavisPost a comment

The No. 1 e-retailer is building on its already enormous literary selection with its purchase of AbeBooks, which specializes in used, rare and out-of-print books.

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AbeBooks heads to Sweden and Russia with Gojaba.com

AbeBooks is expanding its presence in international e-commerce with the launch of Gojaba.com, initially targeting Sweden and Russia.

Posted 02/11/2008Don DavisPost a comment

AbeBooks is expanding its presence in international e-commerce with the launch of Gojaba.com, initially targeting Sweden and Russia.

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Three managers step up as Boris Wertz steps down at AbeBooks

Boris Wertz transitions out of his role as chief operating officer at AbeBooks, but remains a member of the board. Three others take over his responsibilities as the e-retailer forges “a new-look senior management team.”

Posted 11/05/2007Don DavisPost a comment

Boris Wertz transitions out of his role as chief operating officer at AbeBooks, but remains a member of the board. Three others take over his responsibilities as the e-retailer forges “a new-look senior management team.”

Biblio.com closes the books on record August sales

New and improved forms of marketing, especially e-mail, helped Biblio.com achieve record textbook sales in August. The company is also beginning to grow its niche in the UK.

Posted 09/05/2007Bill BriggsPost a comment

New and improved forms of marketing, especially e-mail, helped Biblio.com achieve record textbook sales in August. The company is also beginning to grow its niche in the UK.

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AbeBooks.com introduces ratings with a twist

In April AbeBooks.com implemented a ratings system that assigns each book seller a series of stars based on the number of successfully fulfilled orders. AbeBooks will soon give online shoppers access to the same information.

Posted 06/02/2007Mark BrohanPost a comment

In April AbeBooks.com implemented a ratings system that assigns each book seller a series of stars based on the number of successfully fulfilled orders. AbeBooks will soon give online shoppers access to the same information.

AbeBooks sets its sites on more international business development

AbeBooks will continue to pursue foreign business development. A top priority is the overseas expansion of Bookfinder.com, which lets buyers search through over 100 million new, used, rare and out-of-print books for sale from thousands of booksellers.

Posted 05/23/2007Mark BrohanPost a comment

AbeBooks will continue to pursue foreign business development. A top priority is the overseas expansion of Bookfinder.com, which lets buyers search through over 100 million new, used, rare and out-of-print books for sale from thousands of booksellers.

Even used books are on Christmas giving lists

Abebooks is stressing the breadth of its inventory of rare, used and out-of-print books to appeal to high-end buyers. Since mid-November, sales are up 25% over last year.

Posted 12/12/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

Abebooks is stressing the breadth of its inventory of rare, used and out-of-print books to appeal to high-end buyers. Since mid-November, sales are up 25% over last year.

100 million vertebrate animals in Kansas cause to celebrate

The uploading to Abebooks.com of “A Checklist of the Vertebrate Animals of Kansas” by George D. Potts and Thomas T. Collins marked the first time the e-commerce site’s inventory has reached 100 million books.

Posted 10/11/2006Mark BrohanPost a comment

The uploading to Abebooks.com of “A Checklist of the Vertebrate Animals of Kansas” by George D. Potts and Thomas T. Collins marked the first time the e-commerce site’s inventory has reached 100 million books.

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VC company Oak Hill Capital Partners acquires Alibris

Venture capitalists Oak Hill Capital Partners has acquired Alibris, an online exchange for used, hard-to-find and specialty books, music and videos. Terms were not disclosed.

Posted 05/08/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

Venture capitalists Oak Hill Capital Partners has acquired Alibris, an online exchange for used, hard-to-find and specialty books, music and videos. Terms were not disclosed.

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New technology and retailer partner leads to banner 2005 sales for Alibris

For 2005, holiday and annual sales at Alibris Inc., an online marketplace for used, rare and out-of-print books, were up 30% compared with 2004, reports chief operating officer Brian Elliott.

Posted 01/11/2006Mark BrohanPost a comment

For 2005, holiday and annual sales at Alibris Inc., an online marketplace for used, rare and out-of-print books, were up 30% compared with 2004, reports chief operating officer Brian Elliott.

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