Going, gone? Europe's fast-growing auction sites brace for battle with the U.S. online giants

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Online auction sites based in Europe believe that the US-based auction services will soon enter their market, bringing with them the ability to takeover nascent online auction market in Europe. US companies such eBay Inc, Yahoo! Inc and Amazon.com will bring strong experience and nimble management in the auction business, but some believe that European auction sites will have an advantage because they will have a better understanding of their markets and suppliers.

United States, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Art Dealers, Auctioneers, Art Dealers, Amazon.com Inc., Yahoo! Inc., eBay Inc.

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U.S.'s AOL plays catch-up in Europe

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America Online Inc. (AOL) is introducing a flat rate pricing program in Germany. The move is intended to combat Deutsche Telekom T-Online's leading position in the German market. AOL is also planning to help reduce the price of personal computers in Europe. AOL is engaged in negotiations with producers of PCs about giving new subscribers rebates. These moves are part of the company's strategy for increasing its market presence in Europe.

Marketing procedures, America Online Inc., Abstract

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Expansion plan for AOL Europe is top priority

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AOL Time Warner Inc. announced that it will concentrate on international strategy, including the expansion of AOL Europe. That expansion is currently AOL's top priority.

Strategy & planning, Telegraph & other communications, AOL Time Warner Inc., AOL Europe S.A.

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