Amazon (company)
Amazon. com, Inc.
About
com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington. Founded by Jeff Bezos on July 5, 1994, as an online marketplace for books, it has since expanded to sell various other products including electronics, software, video games, apparel, furniture, food, toys, and jewelry. In addition to its online retail business, Amazon is involved in various other areas such as cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. The company is known for its disruptive business model and has been a significant player in transforming the retail industry. It is one of the world's largest online marketplaces, and its e-commerce platform is widely used by businesses and consumers globally. Amazon has also been successful in creating innovative products like the Kindle e-reader and Kindle Fire tablet, as well as Amazon Prime, a membership program offering free two-day shipping within the contiguous United States on all eligible purchases for an annual fee. As of 2021, Amazon is one of the most valuable companies in the world and continues to dominate both e-commerce and cloud computing markets.