Net sales at Amazon.com rose by 14 percent to $4.65 billion in the second quarter of 2009, from $4.06 billion worth of net sales in the same quarter in 2008. Its operating income slipped by 27 percent to $159 million, over $217 million in the second quarter of last year. Net income decreased by 10 percent to $142 million, from $158 million of the same quarter last year. %% For the year ending on June 30, 2009, the company’s operating cash flow was $1.88 billion, while the same in the year ending on June 30, 2008, amounted to $1.09 billion. The company’s free cash flow increased by 89 percent to $1.54 billion in the said year period, as compared to $0.82 billion for the year ending on June 30, 2008. %% The online retailer attributed its pleasant financial results to its consumer centric promotions like free shipping offers including Amazon Prime,low prices, vast selection, and fast delivery.