Clash of the Titans: Leading up to the fight....

Amazon.com Versus Wal-Mart

Clash of the Titans!!



Pre-fight history

August 2, 1999 E-commerce dips slightly, according to online study.

August 2, 1999 New site helps Bricks-and-Mortar companies fight back.

July 14, 1999 Amazon.com Announces Strategic Alliance and Minority Investment in Gear.com.

July 13, 1999 Amazon.com Electronics and Amazon.com Toys Launch Today!!

July 8, 1999 Launch of Amazon.com Advantage for Video Revolutionizes Independent and Special Interest Video Market

July 1, 1999 Wal-Mart and Books-A-Million Form a Strategic Alliance for Additional E Commerce Offerings.

April 5, 1999 Wal-Mart, Amazon.com and Drugstore.com Reach Settlement Agreement.

February 22, 1999 Amazon raids Wal-Mart's braintrust.

October 23,1998 Why Wal-Mart is scared of Amazon.

Back to Main Page!