Book Depository, an online bookseller based in the UK and owned by Amazon, is set to cease operations on April 26, according to an announcement made on Wednesday. However, customers can still place orders until midday UK time on that day.
Book Depository was founded in 2004 and offers free delivery to more than 120 countries, with a catalogue of over 20 million books. This closure comes as Amazon reduces its workforce, with the company announcing the loss of 18,000 roles in January and a further 9,000 jobs in March, citing "uncertain" economic conditions and rapid hiring. The exact number of job losses from the closure of Book Depository is unknown.