JB Hi-Fi says gadget makers’ love will help in the Amazon price fight

Electronics suppliers value how JB Hi-Fi "brings their products to life" in the eyes of shoppers, and that affection will be an important buffer if Amazon unleashes a price war in Australia, the retailer’s boss says.

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The company’s shares have joined a sector-wide slump in recent months as predictions mount that the e-commerce giant, which could launch locally by the end of the year, will capture market share, drive down prices and crimp retailers’ profits. Sydney Morning Herald – Read more…

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