Amazon reportedly posted another great fourth quarter, thanks to an increase in sales of Kindle range of tablet and e-readers, and increased membership in its subscription services such as the Prime membership. Amazon Web Services is another service from the Seattle-based company, and counts among its clients some major organizations such as NASA and the CIA. Analysts believe … [Read more...] about Amazon Q4 2013 Profits Surge on Back of Strong Holiday Sales
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Apple Sold 25 Million iPhone and iPad Devices During the Holidays
Apple might have made a killing during the holiday season so far as sales of iPhone and iPad devices are concerned. While official announcement is not expected before Jan 27, unofficial sources have already pegged the figure at an astounding 25 million. Of these 15 million is believed to have been contributed by iPhone and the rest by iPad devices. Both the figures apply to the … [Read more...] about Apple Sold 25 Million iPhone and iPad Devices During the Holidays
Sales Down for Barnes and Noble, But How Bad Is Bad?
While consumers might be alarmed by headlines that blare dire warnings about corporate downfalls, it's important to take closer look at what constitutes a "bad" holiday sales season and what the reasons for a decline might be. News has broken of Barnes and Noble's recent drop in sales compared to the previous year, and--coupled with news of stores closings, including its … [Read more...] about Sales Down for Barnes and Noble, But How Bad Is Bad?