News for Dec. 28, 2004

Amazon reports record-setting holiday sales

12/28/04, 12:36 pm EST - Xoanon

SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) - Internet retailer Amazon.com reported record holiday sales, coaxed by hot demand for electronic consumer goods such as the Apple iPod music player...Among the highlights for the holiday period: DVD sales in the week ending December 12 set a one-week record. "Lord of the Rings, Return of the King Extended Edition" made a single-title, one-day record of 13,000 orders on December 14. [More]