Amazon Renounces the Free Delivery of New Books in Its Automatic Lockers in France
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"We have decided, for the new books, to concentrate (...) free delivery on the counter pick-up points and store receptions - and to exclude the automatic lockers," said an Amazon spokesman, confirming an information of the Figaro. Between Amazon and the bookstore sector in France, the tensions are sharp around the interpretation of a 2023 decree taken under the Darcos law. This law, since October 2023, imposes a minimum shipping fee of 3 euros f…
Amazon reverses the free delivery of its book orders in automatic lockers. The US giant was suspected of circumventing the Darcos law
INFO THE FIGARO - In an effort to "re-enter the debate on the essentials", the e-commerce giant makes a concession in the battle against the booksellers and giants Fnac and Cultura.
Offering the shipping costs for the new books to be removed in its lockers was an argument of weight for the commercial platform, but also a circumvention of the Darcos law.
It was an ease appreciated by many people that Amazon offered for the distribution of books. The reception of these products in lockers (automated boxes) will no longer be free!
Amazon decided to put an end to the 5% reduction and the free delivery of the new books it consented to when it was delivered to its automated lockers in France. The e-commerce giant seems to be looking to calm a nearly two-year conflict that exists in France with the Fnac, Cultura and independent booksellers.From now on, free delivery for books purchased on Amazon will no longer be available for withdrawals in lockers. Only in-store pick-up poi…
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