After lengthy speculation, Amazon confirmed that it will indeed open a full online store in Australia. The company said in a statement, “The next step is to bring a retail offering to Australia, and we are making those plans now. We are excited to bring thousands of new jobs to Australia, millions of dollars in additional investment, and to empower small Australian businesses through Amazon Marketplace.” They launched a Kindle store in Australia in 2013, and as of a 2015 report, were thought to sell at least $250 million to $300 million a year in physical books exported to Australian customers. […]
