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West Australian
10-06-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Amazon opens dedicated Australian business store
Amazon is expanding its massive footprint in Australia, to business supplies. Amazon Business opened an Australian site on Wednesday morning, the retailer's eleventh country-specific business wholesale store. Questioned about taking on retailers such as Officeworks, Amazon Australia executive Lena Zak told NewsWire: 'We've invested in our selection, we've invested in our delivery processes and customers are getting deliveries as fast as the same day'. 'We are really customer-focused, not competitor-focused … We really believe that now is the time to launch for (business-to-business) customers, who we feel have been under-served by the procurement processes that we have in Australia.' Amazon Business offers wholesale rates and 'eligible' businesses can consolidate their purchases and tax invoices in one place. Amazon does not disclose what exactly makes a business eligible other than being 'legitimate'. Amazon Australia's growth marketing boss, Ms Zak, told NewsWire the company's existing courier network could handle the new business customers. The business arm of the retail giant sells millions of items. Beyond pens and desk chairs, there are cleaning supplies, trades equipment, cookery and first aid. 'They're also buying nappies and formula, and toys, and the list goes on,' Ms Zak said of business customers, such as day care centres. 'Without Amazon Business, they may have had to visit multiple stores to get everything they need … with this launch, they can get all of that in one place, delivered fast and free and with exclusive discounts.' Ten other countries have a dedicated Amazon Business store, namely Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US. Touting independent research from YouGov, Amazon says 78 per cent of small and medium businesses have made cost-cuttings in the past three years, signalling room in the market for Amazon's massive product range and member discounts. The general platform allows small businesses to sell their products; in total, 14,000 Australian businesses sell their wares on Amazon, Ms Zak said. 'So for those sellers on our side, we're now giving them access to a whole new customer base to continue growing their businesses' In the US, the retail giant is trying to make inroads in another lucrative market – groceries. Consumers can pay US$99.99 a year on top of their Prime subscriptions to get groceries delivered. Mexican and British grocery chains have signed similar deals with the retailer. Ms Zak and other spokespeople for Amazon said there were plans for Australian grocery deliveries.
Perth Now
10-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
US retail giant opens new Aussie store
Amazon is expanding its massive footprint in Australia, to business supplies. Amazon Business opened an Australian site on Wednesday morning, the retailer's eleventh country-specific business wholesale store. Questioned about taking on retailers such as Officeworks, Amazon Australia executive Lena Zak told NewsWire: 'We've invested in our selection, we've invested in our delivery processes and customers are getting deliveries as fast as the same day'. 'We are really customer-focused, not competitor-focused … We really believe that now is the time to launch for (business-to-business) customers, who we feel have been under-served by the procurement processes that we have in Australia.' Amazon's current infrastructure, like Sydney's Kemps Creek warehouse, can sustain the new business site and sales, executive Lena Zak tells NewsWire. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia Amazon Business offers wholesale rates and 'eligible' businesses can consolidate their purchases and tax invoices in one place. Amazon does not disclose what exactly makes a business eligible other than being 'legitimate'. Amazon Australia's growth marketing boss, Ms Zak, told NewsWire the company's existing courier network could handle the new business customers. The business arm of the retail giant sells millions of items. Beyond pens and desk chairs, there are cleaning supplies, trades equipment, cookery and first aid. 'They're also buying nappies and formula, and toys, and the list goes on,' Ms Zak said of business customers, such as day care centres. 'Without Amazon Business, they may have had to visit multiple stores to get everything they need … with this launch, they can get all of that in one place, delivered fast and free and with exclusive discounts.' Amazon uses a network of 20 different courier companies in Australia. NewsWire / Ian Currie Credit: News Corp Australia Ten other countries have a dedicated Amazon Business store, namely Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US. Touting independent research from YouGov, Amazon says 78 per cent of small and medium businesses have made cost-cuttings in the past three years, signalling room in the market for Amazon's massive product range and member discounts. The general platform allows small businesses to sell their products; in total, 14,000 Australian businesses sell their wares on Amazon, Ms Zak said. 'So for those sellers on our side, we're now giving them access to a whole new customer base to continue growing their businesses' In the US, the retail giant is trying to make inroads in another lucrative market – groceries. Consumers can pay US$99.99 a year on top of their Prime subscriptions to get groceries delivered. Mexican and British grocery chains have signed similar deals with the retailer. Ms Zak and other spokespeople for Amazon said there were plans for Australian grocery deliveries.
News.com.au
10-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Amazon opens dedicated Australian business store
Amazon is expanding its massive footprint in Australia, to business supplies. Amazon Business opened an Australian site on Wednesday morning, the retailer's eleventh country-specific business wholesale store. Questioned about taking on retailers such as Officeworks, Amazon Australia executive Lena Zak told NewsWire: 'We've invested in our selection, we've invested in our delivery processes and customers are getting deliveries as fast as the same day'. 'We are really customer-focused, not competitor-focused … We really believe that now is the time to launch for (business-to-business) customers, who we feel have been under-served by the procurement processes that we have in Australia.' Amazon Business offers wholesale rates and 'eligible' businesses can consolidate their purchases and tax invoices in one place. Amazon does not disclose what exactly makes a business eligible other than being 'legitimate'. Amazon Australia's growth marketing boss, Ms Zak, told NewsWire the company's existing courier network could handle the new business customers. The business arm of the retail giant sells millions of items. Beyond pens and desk chairs, there are cleaning supplies, trades equipment, cookery and first aid. 'They're also buying nappies and formula, and toys, and the list goes on,' Ms Zak said of business customers, such as day care centres. 'Without Amazon Business, they may have had to visit multiple stores to get everything they need … with this launch, they can get all of that in one place, delivered fast and free and with exclusive discounts.' Ten other countries have a dedicated Amazon Business store, namely Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US. Touting independent research from YouGov, Amazon says 78 per cent of small and medium businesses have made cost-cuttings in the past three years, signalling room in the market for Amazon's massive product range and member discounts. The general platform allows small businesses to sell their products; in total, 14,000 Australian businesses sell their wares on Amazon, Ms Zak said. 'So for those sellers on our side, we're now giving them access to a whole new customer base to continue growing their businesses' In the US, the retail giant is trying to make inroads in another lucrative market – groceries. Consumers can pay US$99.99 a year on top of their Prime subscriptions to get groceries delivered. Mexican and British grocery chains have signed similar deals with the retailer. Ms Zak and other spokespeople for Amazon said there were plans for Australian grocery deliveries.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Major Amazon move for millions of Aussies following $7.7 billion boom: ‘Immediate savings'
Amazon Australia is set to increase its dominance in the Australian retail sector, with the online giant announcing the launch of Amazon Business today. Amazon claimed the move would offer 'immediate savings' for businesses, who will be able to access millions of products. Amazon Business was first launched in the United States a decade ago and has since expanded to 11 countries, now including Australia, with more than eight million customers worldwide. Amazon Business Australia country manager Lena Zak told Yahoo Finance there was a gap in the market for the service Down Under. 'I really don't think that anybody else can offer what we offer. We have millions of products on Amazon that really aren't available anywhere else,' she said. RELATED Major Coles move to take on Chemist Warehouse, Bunnings, Amazon after $400 million loss Rare $1 coin worth 10 times more due to 'unfortunate' detail Woolworths shopper reveals little-known price tag trick The new business-to-business store will offer the same wide selection of products and quick delivery that existing Amazon customers will be used to. Plus, there will be new business-specific features like business-only pricing and quantity discounts. Zak said one of the big drawcards for businesses was the fact that they could do all their shopping in one place, whether that's for office products, electronics, furniture or other items. 'Business customers are often shopping for office supplies and we absolutely have those. But business customers can [also] be tradies looking for tools or boots,' she said. 'They can be something like a daycare looking for stationery, printers and printer cartridges, but also the pantry items, the coffee pods and cleaning products, and at the same time nappies, formula and toys. 'We offer all of that on Amazon Business, and without us they would need to maybe visit multiple stores to get all of that.' It comes as new data from YouGov commissioned by Amazon Australia, found the cost of doing business had increased for 92 per cent of Australian small and medium businesses over the last three years. Rising operating costs were the biggest concern for 79 per cent, with the cost of goods and products being a main driver of cost increases across businesses. 'We really believe that as operating costs keep rising, Amazon Business can help take some of that pressure off by offering real savings on everyday goods and supplies, but most importantly the convenience and simplicity of our business store and fast delivery options,' Zak said. Zak said savings would vary depending on the product in question, but gave the example of a HPM Standard 4 Outlet Powerboard being sold for $5.25. The same product is available at Officeworks for $7. Meanwhile, a 1 kilogram bag of DeLonghi signature blend coffee beans is available for $26.64 on Amazon Business. This is lower than the $29 price on offer online at The Good Guys and JB Hi-Fi. Amazon has increasingly been staking its dominance in Australia's e-commerce sector. It launched its Australian retail store in 2017 and has invested around $15 billion locally since 2011. It recorded local revenues of $7.7 billion last year, up by around a fifth, according to accounts lodged with the corporate regulator. Revenues from its e-commerce business rose 23 per cent to $3.8 billion in the 12 months to December. Its Prime subscription program, which gives subscribers access to same-day delivery and streaming, had revenues of $480.4 million, which was a 39 per cent rise. Goldman Sachs analysis in December found Amazon was the second-largest online retailer in the country by retail sales after Woolworths but ahead of Coles, Officeworks and JB Hi-Fi among others. The supermarket giants have said Amazon is one of their biggest rivals, with Woolworths chief executive Amanda Bardwell noting the retailer now covers about 40 per cent of its range in grocery, household and personal care products. Coles chief executive Leah Weckert, meanwhile, noted Amazon could be "quite disruptive" to its business model. Last year, Roy Morgan research found Amazon Australia had a 7.9 million strong customer base, with 1.1 million people added in the 12 months to June, in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
9 News
10-06-2025
- Business
- 9 News
Amazon launches new service in Australia for business owners
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Online commerce giant Amazon is today launching a new service in Australia targeting the multibillion-dollar business-to-business (B2B) market. Amazon Business will offer small, medium and large companies office products, electronics, furniture and more, at what Amazon says will be competitive pricing. Its launch comes as businesses stock up on supplies ahead of the new financial year. Amazon is launching a new service for B2B customers.. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File) (AP) Amazon says its new division will offer a cheaper and simpler purchasing process through business-only pricing, quantity discounts on eligible products and dedicated customer support. Companies will also be offered the choice of upgrading to Business Prime, which combines the shipping benefits Amazon Prime members enjoy with exclusive business features such as shared accounts and buying policies. Lena Zak, Amazon Business Australia country manager, says the new service will ease the purchasing process for companies. "We know that 78 per cent of SMBs (small to medium businesses) have had to implement cost-cutting measures over the past three years," she told "As operating costs keep rising, Amazon Business can help take some of that pressure off by offering meaningful savings on everyday goods and supplies, along with the convenience and simplicity of our delivery experience." E-commerce giant Amazon Australia says it has invested heavily in its operations network. (Supplied) Australia is the eleventh country where Amazon Business has launched, following the US, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain and the UK. Since its launch in 2015, it has driven about $35 billion in annualised gross sales and has more than 8 million customers worldwide. The arrival of Amazon Business in Australia comes as new research conducted by YouGov and commissioned by Amazon Australia shows that the cost of doing business has increased for 92 per cent of Australian SMBs over the past three years. The research found rising operating costs are the biggest concern for 79 per cent of SMBs. Amazon Australia business finance Economy Online commercial CONTACT US
