George S. May Business Blog

Amazon may be taking it to the street — Rumors emerge of brick and mortar stores

Recent rumors have emerged that Amazon.com has been exploring the possibility of setting up brick and mortar stores in the UK.

According to the Times Online in London, Amazon “has launched a secret search for brick-and-mortar stores to support its rapidly growing website.”

“When Amazon was just selling books and CDs that fitted easily through the letterbox it was fine to be a web-only business, but now it has branched out into everything from children’s bikes to electricals it believes it could boost sales by having stores that offer a collection point for shoppers. It will probably be an Argos-sytle operation,” said a source familiar with Amazon’s proposals.

Reuters reported today that Amazon has denied the rumors. Then again, the company wouldn’t comment on the possibility of partnering up with another retailer.

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