The French government is definitely thinking very seriously about the possibility of putting their foot down just a tiny bit regarding Amazon’s discount book offers. The National Assembly passed a weakened bill acknowledged in debate to target Amazon that would outlaw combining the massive maximum-allowed discount of 5 percent on new books along with free shipping. The bill will go to the Senate, and then, according to reports, back to the National Assembly. President of Amazon France Roman Voog told French newspaper Le Figaro: “Many consumers live a long way from a bookshop and appreciate being able to buy their […]
