Why is there no Irish Amazon website?
There is still no Amazon.ie or “Amazon Ireland” website yet. The size of the market here in the Republic of Ireland might not be big enough to justify a separate website. Shopping at Amazon has been even more popular than usual in Ireland during this coronavirus crisis as more people move to online shopping.
Will there be an Amazon Ireland website?
Amazon yesterday dashed hopes it would launch a dedicated Irish website to go with its first warehouse here. The online retail giant announced plans for 500 jobs at its new 630,000 sq ft store – built to meet customer demand. But Amazon has confirmed to the Irish Mirror that it is not creating an amazon.ie website.
What Amazon does Ireland use?
Amazon.co.uk is the Amazon that most Irish people use, although some people use Amazon America (Amazon.com) if they can’t find what they’re looking for on Amazon UK.
Can Amazon US ship to Ireland?
No, Amazon does not offer free shipping to Ireland. You’ll normally have to pay around IEP 7 IEP to have your Amazon purchase shipped to Ireland, and you may have to pay more if you’re buying multiple items or your purchase is heavy or bulky. Most Amazon packages in Ireland will be delivered by An Post.
Does Amazon UK deliver in Ireland?
Yes we deliver to Dublin Ireland and delivery is usually 5-7 working days and the delivery charge is €8.95.
Is there an Amazon ie delivery in Ireland?
Amazon IE Delivery to Ireland. Amazon is one of the biggest and the best known online shopping web sites in the world. There isn’t a separate Amazon.ie website for Ireland – but Irish residents can still buy most things online at Amazon UK.
Why is there no Amazon fulfillment centre in Ireland?
The economies of scale that are required to sustain an amazon fulfillment centre just don’t exist here. It wouldn’t take any huge effort to do it, since they’ve already got offices etc. in Ireland. The reason they don’t want to set it up properly is likely tax related. Forget the shopping for a minute.
What is the market size of Ireland for Amazon?
Market size. The Irish (RoI) market at about 4.5 million is a bit small to justify a dedicated site for Amazon. The RoI, apart from the greater Dublin area, is very spread out. Add this to the fact that Post Codes are newish, means that delivery charges are high, pushing the perceived value of Amazon down.
Why doesn’t Amazon support Gaelic in Ireland?
There are probably a few reasons. Regulatory requirements or a tax loophole that is being exploited. I’m not sure about Ireland, but many countries have requirements around supporting official languages. If Amazon were required to localize in Gaelic, that’s the top reason from a technical standpoint.