Amazon acquisition

Amazon to buy Whole Foods Market for $13.7 bn

Amazon reached an agreement to acquire upscale US grocer Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, including debt, the companies announced Friday.

Jun 16, 2017, 18:46 PM IST

Amazon acquires right to buy stake in fuel cell maker Plug Power

Hydrogen fuel cell maker Plug Power Inc said on Wednesday Amazon.com Inc had acquired the right to buy up to 23 percent of the company and that it would supply batteries to power forklifts used by the online retailer in its warehouses.

Apr 06, 2017, 09:40 AM IST

Amazon to buy largest Mideast e-retailer Souq.com

Amazon will acquire the Middle East`s largest online retailer Souq.com, the two companies said in a statement on Tuesday without disclosing the value of the deal.

Mar 28, 2017, 15:03 PM IST

Amazon buys comedy service Rooftop Media to expand digital content

Amazon.com Inc is buying online comedy service Rooftop Media, a small deal that underscores the Internet retailer's broader ambition of becoming a media and entertainment powerhouse.

Oct 28, 2014, 06:46 AM IST

Amazon snaps up live video startup Twitch for $970 million cash

The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year, Amazon said in a statement.

Aug 26, 2014, 08:56 AM IST