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A pricing error costs Zappos.com sister site 6pm.com more than $1.6 million

An employee’s error caused nearly all of 6pm.com's products to be priced at $49.95.

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Independent-minded Zappos.com is fitting into the world of Amazon.com

It’s been five months since the deal closed and so far the marriage between Amazon.com and Zappos.com is working well, says Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh.

Posted 03/17/2010Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Anatomy of a deal: What Amazon really sees in Zappos.com

Rather than develop any more organic brands, which Amazon tried with Endless.com in 2007, Amazon wanted another way to build critical mass in the $5.5 billion online footwear market. Acquiring Zappos.com was a good alternative.

Posted 07/29/2009Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Zappos.com says 2008 sales on $1 billion track despite economy

Zappos.com says its customer base has topped 8.2 million, giving the online shoe and apparel retailer a leg up in reaching its 2008 sales goal of $1 billion, says CEO Tony Hsieh.

Posted 07/30/2008Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Zappos zaps free overnight shipping guarantee and drops price protection

The online shoe seller will no longer refund 110% of the difference between its price and a competitor’s and will not guarantee free overnight shipping. CEO Tony Hsieh says price-conscious customers can shop at the company’s discount site, 6pm.com.

Posted 02/20/2008Don DavisPost a comment

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Zappos.com eyes $1 billion in annual web sales

Zappos.com is closing in on the $1 billion sales club. The online shoes retailer expects to generate web sales of $800 million in 2007, an increase of 34% over sales of $597 million in 2006, and $1 billion in 2008.

Posted 06/02/2007Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Zappos turns a first-half profit for first time, CEO says

Like most retailers, Zappos.com makes most of its revenue and profits in the fourth quarter, but 2006 marks the first year it has been profitable in both its first and second quarters, CEO Tony Hsieh says.

Posted 07/26/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Zappos on track to post 2006 web sales of $600 million

Zappos.com remains on track to post web sales of $600 million in 2006, an increase of 62.1% over 2005 when sales totaled $370 million, CEO Tony Hsieh tells InternetRetailer.com.

Posted 07/18/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment