Amazon.com, Shutterfly to Offer Photo Service
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Web retailer Amazon.com (AMZN) Monday said it would offer online photo developing services through a partnership with leading Internet photo service Shutterfly (search) as it targets a fast-growing market.
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but Amazon said the service would allow customers to design photo cards, calendars, photo books and gifts such as mugs, T-shirts and other personalized products.
Privately held Shutterfly competes in the online photo finishing market with sites run by Eastman Kodak Co. (EK), Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) and a host of others, including retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), Best Buy Co. (BBY) and Ritz.
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The deal comes as Amazon, which started off as an online bookseller, has looked to expand its presence in digital media. Last month, the company bought DVD-on-demand site CustomFlix and is reportedly considering getting into the music download business.
The Seattle-based company also recently began offering its Amazon Shorts service, which allows consumers to download short stories from best-selling authors such as Danielle Steel.