So Amazon’s e-commerce app is only available in a few countries. We’re talking USA, most EU countries, Australia and Singapore. But that’s about to change. Because Amazon e-commerce globalizes.
So here’s what’s happening. A new feature lets 100 other countries buy from Amazon. They can now do so with mobile apps. They’re also showing off the app to nations that don’t feel Amazon’s presence as much. They can do this through an international shipping system. Let’s say you’re in one of these nations. Yes, Amazon will ship to your address, but it will also add up shipping, taxes, and global taxes for you.
But is it worth it? Depends on who you ask. I read an article from one person in Thailand. Thanks to shipping costs and taxes, products from Amazon will be 75% higher. Then add the extra time it will take. So that person will probably say no. But you know there are people who will embrace this change. Just because it’s Amazon, and just because it’s an American company, many around the world will flock to it. However, we can expect the silent treatment. And we got it. Amazon leaders aren’t telling us how many countries this service is in, or where it’s going to. The most we know is ‘100 different nations’ will get this new service.
But it doesn’t stop us in IT service from speculation. Look at their international streaming services. At the time of this link, the streaming services weren’t available in China. But that could change. They’re pushing hard to push Echo and prime. Across our Boston computer service shop, there is a Whole Foods. A whole segment of the store is dedicated to selling Amazon’s devices and software. Aha, now it’s making more sence. Amazon e-commerce globalizes as it attracts int’l customers. Is this why? So they can push there streaming services globally as well?