1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon acquires Roomba manufacturer for $1.7bn

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Amazon has agreed a deal to purchase Roomba maker, iRobot in an all-cash deal worth $1.7 billion as the company expands on its plethora of home electronics products.
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