Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) (NASDAQ: AMZN) is a global leader in e-commerce and digital services. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, the company began as an online bookstore and rapidly expanded into a diversified retail platform offering millions of products across categories such as electronics, apparel, home goods and groceries. Through its flagship Amazon.com website and localized portals in North America, Europe, Asia and other regions, Amazon provides consumers and businesses with a seamless shopping experience, featuring fast delivery options, customer reviews and personalized recommendations driven by data analytics and artificial intelligence.
In addition to its retail operations, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has emerged as a cornerstone of the company’s business, delivering a comprehensive suite of cloud computing solutions including infrastructure as a service, platform as a service and software as a service. AWS serves enterprises, startups and government organizations worldwide, enabling digital transformation through scalable storage, computing power, machine learning tools and developer services. Amazon also operates a growing digital advertising segment that leverages its retail data and audience reach, along with subscription-based offerings such as Prime Video, Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Music.
Amazon’s global footprint spans fulfillment centers, data centers and logistics networks across dozens of countries, underscoring its commitment to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Under the leadership of Andy Jassy, who succeeded Jeff Bezos as CEO in 2021, the company continues to invest in innovation areas such as robotics, autonomous delivery, healthcare and sustainability initiatives. Amazon’s multifaceted business model and emphasis on long-term growth have positioned it as a prominent force in both consumer retail and enterprise technology markets.
