Amazon to launch Israeli version on September 12

Online retail giant tells would-be Israeli retailers to get 'biggest holiday sellers' ready ahead of Rosh Hashanah; new feature allows shoppers in Israel to access local business for speedier delivery, lower prices
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After several delays, online retail giant Amazon on Monday informed Israeli businesses that the local version of its website will be ready on September 12.
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In a letter to retailers, Amazon advises sellers to get their stocks ready and prepare a list of items they wish to sell on the website.
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Amazon's logistics facility in France
Amazon's logistics facility in France
Amazon's logistics facility in France
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The letter also indicates that the upcoming Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, which begins September 29, is a sales target.
"Please give priority to your top sellers and the biggest hits you believe will sell best during Rosh Hashanah," the letter says.
Until now, it was believed that Amazon had delayed the launch until they could secure at least 100 Israeli retailers for the site, in order to provide a sifficiently varied stock of products.
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Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos
Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos
Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos
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In contrast to initial speculation, Amazon will not open a local facility in Israel, but whenever an Israeli consumer logs on to the website, they will now be identified as Israeli, and local retailers on the site will have priority.
Ordering products from local retailers will ensure their delivery within a day or two and often at a lower cost than goods purchased from abroad.
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