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This is a front to eventually sell Amazon hardware and be entrenched in an area wealthy and near both an Apple Store and a Microsoft Store.

• tantalor 11y ago
  It's not a "front" for that... that's literally what it is.
• chambo622 11y ago
  They're already selling Kindle and Fire devices in the store from what it looks like (presumably Echo as well).
  • bch 11y ago
    All the Kindle devices (which I'd say might be the highlight of going to the store -- if you've ever wondered what form factor / features you wanted, and were a bit timid from guessing and buying online -- drop by the store and find out first-hand), and the Echo device (dimming lights as a show of strength to an entertained audience), and some other things like headphones and AmazonBasics bluetooth speakers...
• ebiester 11y ago
  ...and a bid to be in every airport. This is tailor made for a better experience than a Hudson News in the target demographic.