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Woot (originally W00t) is an American Internet retailer based in the Dallas suburb of Carrollton, Texas. Founded by electronics wholesaler Matt Rutledge, it debuted on July 12, 2004. Woot's main website originally offered only one discounted product each day, often a piece of computer hardware or an electronic gadget. Other Woot sites offer daily deals for T-shirts, wine, children's items, and household goods. Two other sites offer various items. On June 30, 2010, Woot announced an agreement to be acquired by Amazon.

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It sits within the topics 2010 mergers and acquisitions, Amazon (company) acquisitions and Companies based in Carrollton, Texas.

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Instance of
business
Headquarters
Carrollton
Owned by
Amazon
Parent organization
Amazon
Industry
retail
Official website
www.woot.com
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inception
2004-01-01
name in kana
ウート
social media followers
1260967
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Contents
  • Sales model
  • Special events
  • Acquisition
  • Related sites
  • References
  • Bibliography
  • External links

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