Millions of contemporary gifts from Erotic Games to ‘Desperate Housewives’ boxsets
March 7, 2006 – Slough, England: Amazon.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading online retailers, today launches its online wedding list service. Couples can register their wedding lists at www.amazon.co.uk/wedding now and choose from millions of gifts – all from the comfort of their own homes.
Unlike other wedding list services that focus purely on traditional wedding gifts, Amazon.co.uk/Wedding allows couples to choose from Amazon’s entire selection of consumer electronics, home and garden goods, DVDs, books and CDs. From his-and-hers matching iPod Nanos to stylish David LaChapelle coffee table books, from Erotic Games to chi-chi Espresso Makers, couples can fill their wedding lists with things they really want.
Adding products to Amazon wedding lists is simple – happy couples need only grab a glass of wine, settle down at the computer, and start browsing through the millions of products on offer, adding gifts with a click of the mouse. Once the list is complete, wedding guests can be notified by e-mail – and after the honeymoon, couples are provided with a thank-you list to remind them of who bought what.
“As many people now live on their own before marrying, most modern couples already own the household basics included on the wedding lists of 20 years ago,” comments the aptly named Brian McBride, Amazon.co.uk’s country manager. “We believe there’s an opportunity to provide them with more contemporary gifts to enhance their lives together.”
McBride adds,” Amazon.co.uk’s convenience, free delivery for orders of £15 or more and low prices make us an ideal partner for any marriage.”
For further information please contact the Amazon.co.uk press office on 020 8636 9280.
About Amazon.co.uk
Amazon.co.uk opened its virtual doors in October 1998, and strives to be the world's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon.co.uk and sellers list millions of new and used items in categories such as Books, Music, Video, DVD, Software, PC & Video Games, Electronics & Photo, Home & Garden, and Toys & Games!. Through Amazon Marketplace, zShops and Auctions any business or individual can sell virtually anything to Amazon.co.uk's millions of customers. Amazon.co.uk customers enjoy the benefits of industry-leading online-shopping technology, such as secure credit-card payment, personalised recommendations, streamlined, 1-Click® ordering and hassle-free Bid-Click® auction bidding. Through Amazon Anywhere, Amazon.co.uk is also available on mobile phones with WAP technology--see www.amazon.co.uk/anywhere for details.
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