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	<title>Comments on: Zappos, an Endless Opportunity &#8211; Why Amazon Should and Should Not Have Purchased Zappos</title>
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		<title>By: TrendSlate &#187; Amazon About to Purchase Mother Lode Diapers.com</title>
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		<description>[...] When it comes to competition, usually the larger incumbent will apply some pressure to a company poses a significant threat in a given market. Amazon has recently applied significant pressure on Diapers.com in the form of price wars. Additionally, Amazon launched its own subscription ecommerce service catering to the parent segment. Quidsi, the parent company of Diapers.com, Soap.com and BeautyBar.com, has seen growth similar to that of Zappos. [...]</description>
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