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Amazon approaches French grocer for deal; Alexa coming to Nissan vehicles

Published 10/04/2017, 10:29 AM
© Reuters.  Amazon approaches French grocer for deal; Alexa coming to Nissan vehicles
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  • Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has approached French supermarket Leclerc as part of its push to partner with or acquire distributors in the region.
  • Leclerc head confirmed the talks to Reuters.
  • Other reported candidates include Casino and Carrefour (PA:CARR).
  • In other Amazon news, Nissan announces that its vehicles from 2016 to 2018 containing NissanConnect Services will now have a new Alexa skill that can lock or unlock the car, start the car, or turn on the lights or horn.
  • Similar Alexa integrations are coming in vehicles from Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Volkswagen (DE:VOWG_p) with BMW planning to add built-in microphones to many newer vehicles.
  • Previously: Le Monde: Amazon considering physical stores in France (Oct. 3)
  • Now read: Why Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Will Reach Trillion Before Amazon


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