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The world's largest online retailer has stepped into the physical world. On November 3, the first Amazon physical bookstore, "Amazon Books," opened at Seattle's "University Village Shopping Center," sparking widespread discussion.
The online marketplace Amazon has opened its first physical bookstore. (Image source / mynavi)
The bookstore offers around 5,000 titles. (Image source / g-rexjapan)
Amazon Books breaks the mold by moving from online to offline, extending the concept of the Amazon online store "Amazon.com" into the real world. At first glance, the bookstore may not look much different from a typical one, but upon closer inspection, you’ll notice that the books on display are arranged based on customer ratings, pre-order numbers, sales figures, and popularity rankings from the online store. Each book also has a small card beneath it, showing the ratings and reviews given by readers online, allowing customers in-store to know how well a book is received without needing to go online—helping them choose the book that best suits their taste.
The first Amazon physical bookstore, "Amazon Books," has opened at Seattle's "University Village Shopping Center." (Image source / g-rexjapan)
The bookstore arranges its products based on customer ratings. (Image source / mynavi)
Book reviews from online readers can be found beneath each title. (Image source / mynavi)
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