Amazon.com's Quidsi unit reportedly is launching a new sports and activities e-commerce site called AfterSchool.com. The website is designed to outfit kids with sports, dance and art supplies.
“AfterSchool.com is a completely new way to shop for kids' favorite sports & activities,” according to a message Amazon.com sent to manufacturing partners that was attained by geekwire.com. “Whether they are into sports, outdoor recreation, dance, or art, AfterSchool.com has the gear kids need. With over 35,000 products in one place, plus helpful tools like Age Filters, Gear Checklists and Gear Guides, you'll spend less time shopping, and more time cheering your kids on.”
Amazon.com acquired Quidsi, operator of Diapers.com, in April 2011. It has since launched a number of new sites targeting pets (Wag.com), home products (casa.com)) and toys (yoyo.com).
Amazon has not yet formally commented on the afterschool.com website.
Separately, Amazon is consolidating Endless.com, its fashion shoe and accessories website launched in 2007, into Amazon.com.The endless.com on Sept. 27 will become part of Amazon/Fashion.
