Circuit City shares traded up 42 cents or 2.04 percent to $20.97 on the New York Stock Exchange in the afternoon, while Amazon gained 58 cents or 4.98 percent to $12.23 on the Nasdaq stock market. Environmental FactorsAmazon utilizes sophisticated computer software to manage millions of transactions, and fraud prevention. A specialized set of applications is employed to accept and validate orders, flag restocking, and ensure timely shipment of products across the globe.In addition to the U.S. based web site, four international focused sites are located in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Japan. Amazon has five million square feet of warehouse space worldwide. The product line is socially acceptable, access is user friendly, and the site does not contain any derogatory items. Amazon’s goal to establish and maintain a long-term relationship with our customers is reinforced by our outstanding customer service teams. Although Amazon strictly adheres to all regulatory mandates, both domestically and in foreign locations, some experts speculate that they may crumble in about 18 months. The possible demise of Amazon will result in massive layoffs worldwide and will hurt suppliers and consumers alike, and no doubt the economy will feel the pinch. Tragic recent events in the world have boosted e-commerce firms such as Amazon’s sales momentum. The current political climate will strengthen e-commerce sales frequency as consumers attempt to avoid security checks of parcels at post offices, airports, etc. Amazon has also strengthened its positive social image worldwide, by charitable contributions of millions of dollars toward the 9-11 tragedy relieve fund. Summary And ConclusionDespite its aim at providing for diversity many feel Amazon.com is taking on too much and has become economically unstable. According to statistical analysis of News.com, Amazon.com has had little or no gain of disposable income from books, music ...
