Amazon sits atop the world's most valuable brands, ahead of Apple and Google, and is the world's largest retailer. What does this mean for Slovenia? Is there an Amazon Slovenia? And how can Slovenians discover and take advantage of Amazon?
Amazon is the last three years by leaps and bounds the most valuable brand in the world. There are many reasons for its incredible growth. Its growth is primarily driven by a much more favorable offer than that of traditional retailers. But that's not the only reason. Amazon is, in addition to being the largest retailer also the largest provider of digital content, therefore movies, series and digital books. At the same time, it is the largest shopping club in the world, which already has members over 150 million users from all over the world. It's in the US Amazon responsible for the collapse of many retail chains, for example the largest toy retailer Toys R Us, which did not adapt in time and devote enough attention to its online presence. Namely, Amazon is exceptional in certain categories dominant trader, which the competition simply cannot keep up with! The prices are practically without trade margins.
Amazon and Slovenia?!
Slovenians for shopping at Amazon we mostly use the German (de) and the British version (co.uk). However, we suggest using the German version, which mainly allows for faster shipping and logistics. The German version is translated into full English. Also, all product descriptions are in English. If you choose fast shipping, the products can be delivered to your chosen address in Slovenia the very next day. Amazon Slovenia does not exist because we are simply too small for this giant. Two million potential users is too small a piece of cake. However, we can hope that in the short term we will acquire one of Amazon's logistics centers, the warehouses from which Amazon ships its products, in Slovenia.
Slovenian companies can buy on Amazon.de without value added tax - VAT
Amazon Business is a type of account that any Slovenian company can open on Amazon by simply registering the company. If the company is a taxable person for VAT, Amazon confirms the company by checking the central register of taxable persons VIES and grant him purchases without of calculated VAT.
Starting this year, Slovenian companies can also sell their products on the global market through an Amazon Business account. In this way, Amazon has become, so to speak Slovenian export window. If you know a company that makes products, please let them know about this option!
Amazon Prime Slovenia - membership in the largest digital library and shopping club
Amazon Prime is the largest shopping club in the world, with as many as 150 million members worldwide. At the same time, it gives members access to the largest digital library in the world. Interestingly, as many as ⅔ of all US households are members of this exclusive shopping and content club. Amazon Prime is also available in Slovenia! All Slovenians can use it.
Amazon Prime is membership at the largest retailer in the world, which automatically enables exceptional buying opportunities. The latter are associated with large discounts (Amazon Prime Day) and often for free fast shipping of products. In addition, there are also special daily offers (Lightning Deals), where exclusive offers with exceptional discounts appear on a daily basis in all categories, naturally reserved only for Amazon Prime members. However Amazon Prime does not mean only special "membership" purchase benefits. With Amazon Prime membership you also get access to one of the largest libraries of movies and series in the world, Amazon Prime Video. If you like to read bestsellers, you will s members gained the possibility of access to Prime Reading, a monthly selection from the world's largest bookshelf. But things don't end there!
How is Amazon Prime in Slovenia?
Amazon Slovenia does not yet exist due to the small size of the market, but Amazon also offers most of the benefits of large markets here! Slovenians generally use German Amazon.de, which is flawlessly translated into English, so there are no language barriers. Most services work as promised, with the exception of shipping, which can be a bit delayed and not always next day for products that promise it. Delivery is always fast, as long as you choose "fast" shipping. They are interesting special offers for Amazon Prime members (Lightning Deals), which enable the purchase of completely up-to-date products, often up to 40 percent cheaper.
Membership in Amazon Prime otherwise it costs 7,99 € per month, but the amount will be refunded to you already with reduced or free shipping on the first purchase (for products with the Prime label). You can cancel your subscription at any time. That's why you don't risk anything by signing up at Amazon Prime. S application via the attached link get additional candies and unlock coupons with benefits.
Amazon Prime Secret Essential Tip
Membership Amazon Prime you can share with your partner or a member of your household. If you are a student, can yours gift your roommate by inviting him into yours Amazon Prime account. So he also receives benefits such as reduced or possibly free shipping, free video streaming, photo storage, early access to exceptional offers and more. Simply add a member of your household to your account section Amazon Household.