Walmart Jumps Into the Amazon v. Hachette Fight - On The Media

Interesting times in the bookseller business

"Last week, we talked about how Amazon was delaying orders of Hachette books as a negotiation tactic in a pricing argument with the publisher. Walmart has now announced that they'll offer customers 40% off on all Hachette books and quick shipping. 

Great! But also, how weird is it that we live in a world where Walmart can, at least for the moment, play the role of the scrappy underdog who jumps in when the big monopoly oversteps its power? "

Walmart Jumps Into the Amazon v. Hachette Fight - On The Media