Kindle-wielding Amazon dips toes into physical world


Analysts said the move may be inspired by the success of Apple Inc, which has hundreds of its own glitzy stores to show of iPhones, iPads and other gadgets and accessories.

Quidsi, an online retailer Amazon acquired in 2010, opened its first retail store in Manhasset, New York, last year to sell expensive cosmetics and perfumes under the BeautyBar name.

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