Amazon (company)

Global e-commerce and technology giant, expanding from books to 'The Everything Store'.

Chronology: 1994 – Present

Origins & Early Life

Amazon.com, Inc. (doing business as Amazon) is an American multinational conglomerate engaged in e-commerce, retail, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming, entertainment, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in Bellevue, Washington, the company started as an online book marketplace that gradually expanded to include virtually all consumer products as well as many other categories, positioned as "The Everything Store". As of 2026 it was the world's biggest online retailer.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Amazon sells books, electronics, pharmaceuticals, car parts, video games, dining products, jewelry, food, music, and sports equipment. The company has multiple subsidiaries, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides cloud computing; Zoox, a self-driving car division; satellite Internet provider Kuiper Systems; and Amazon Lab126, a computer hardware R&D provider. Other subsidiaries include Ring, Twitch, IMDb, and grocer Whole Foods Market. Amazon distributes downloadable and streaming content through its Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, Amazon Music, Twitch, Audible, and Wondery units. It publishes books through its publishing arm, Amazon Publishing; produces and distributes...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Source: Wikipedia