Journalism of Courage
Amazon
Follow on:
Amazon: From Online Bookstore to Global Tech Giant Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon initially operated as an online bookstore. Its rapid expansion led to its current status as a multinational technology behemoth, encompassing e-commerce, cloud computing (AWS), digital streaming, and artificial ...
- Company type Public
- Industry Conglomerate
- Founded 1995
- Founders Jeff Bezos
- Headquarters Seattle, Washington and Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
- Area served Worldwide
- Key people Jeff Bezos (Executive Chairman), Andy Jassy (President and CEO)
- Services Amazon.com, Amazon Alexa, Amazon Appstore, Amazon Clinic, Amazon Luna, Amazon Music, Amazon Pay, Amazon Prime, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios, Amazon Robotics, Amazon Web Services, MGM+, One Medical, Ring, Twitch
- Revenue US$637.9 billion (2024)
- Net income US$59.25 billion (2024)
- Number of employees 1,556,000 (2024)
- Parent Amazon Inc.
- Subsidiaries A9.com, AbeBooks, Alexa Internet, Amazon.com, Amazon Air, Amazon Books, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Games, Amazon Lab126, Amazon Logistics, Amazon Pharmacy, Amazon Publishing, Amazon Robotics, Amazon MGM Studios, AWS, Audible, Blink, Body Labs, Book Depository, Brilliance Audio, ComiXology, Eero LLC, Goodreads, Graphiq, IMDb, Kuiper Systems, PillPack, Ring, Souq.com, Twitch Interactive, Whole Foods Market, Woot, Zappos, Zoox
- Website www.amazon.com
Amazon history
Last Updated : 28/03/25, 02:55 AM
Amazon: From Online Bookstore to Global Giant Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon began as an online bookstore in Bellevue, Washington, leveraging the region's tech talent. Initially named Cadabra, it was renamed Amazon and launched publicly in 1995. The company's initial focus on book sales quick...
AMAZON NEWS
Pinterest expands Amazon partnership with Storefront integration for creators
June 12, 2026 8:57 am
The new feature allows creators enrolled in Amazon’s Influencer Program to connect their Storefronts to Pinterest, simplifying product recommendations and affiliate earnings.
Tech launches (June 5, 2026): Xiaomi TV FX Mini LED, Galaxy Watch new features, and more
June 05, 2026 5:28 pm
From Xiaomi’s new Mini LED smart TVs and Samsung’s AI-powered Galaxy Watch health features to boAt’s entry into personal grooming and AWS startup-focused AI tools, here are the key technology announcements of the day.
Inside a fake Amazon call centre: How 21 scammers fooled customers from Sector 2, Panchkula
June 03, 2026 4:16 pm
21 arrested, four key accused sent on 7-day remand
Amazon Fashion’s ‘Wardrobe Refresh Sale’ reflects how AI-led discovery is reshaping fashion shopping in India
May 29, 2026 8:35 pm
Amazon Fashion’s 18th edition of the ‘Wardrobe Refresh Sale’ taps into trend-led styles, everyday essentials and premium fashion picks with 50-80% off on top brands
llegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds
May 29, 2026 5:02 pm
Greenpeace found illegal Amazon gold mining persists in Brazil through “ghost permits” used to launder billions in gold, threatening Indigenous lands, rivers and protected rainforest areas.
Amazon’s Alexa+ can now generate entire podcast episodes on demand
May 20, 2026 9:14 am
Amazon says Alexa Podcast draws on real-time information from major publishers and news organisations to ensure accuracy.
How Amazon may have pushed Microsoft into backing OpenAI years before ChatGPT
May 11, 2026 9:13 am
Emails released as evidence in the ongoing Elon Musk versus OpenAI trial offer a rare look into the early days of the partnership between Microsoft and the ChatGPT-maker.
Amazon Prime Video gets a vertical short-video feed inspired by TikTok and Netflix
May 10, 2026 9:15 am
Amazon is testing a vertical scrolling feed that lets Prime Video users discover content through quick video snippets.
Amazon Summer Sale 2026: Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 among top deals across segments
May 06, 2026 9:02 am
Amazon is offering major discounts on smartphones across price segments during its Summer Sale.
Met Gala protesters hide ‘urine’ bottles around venue to target Amazon's Jeff Bezos: ‘Peak activism’
May 05, 2026 1:45 pm
According to the group Everyone Hates Elon, the bottles were filled with water and food colouring but symbolically referred to allegations that Amazon workers were once forced to urinate in bottles to meet strict productivity targets.
AMAZON PHOTOS
Amazon workers strike at seven US facilities during holiday rush
December 20, 2024 1:35 am
The strike, organized by the Teamsters union, is being called the largest-ever against Amazon.
Bolsonaro vs Lula: Fate of Amazon rainforest hinges on Brazil's presidential poll
October 29, 2022 3:12 pm
Brazil's presidential election on Sunday may determine the fate of the Amazon jungle, the world's largest rainforest, after deforestation soared in the past four years under President Jair Bolsonaro.
In pictures: The craziest Holi toys and products you can buy online this year
March 17, 2021 3:57 pm
This Holi, make some interesting additions to your collection. Here is a list of must-haves!
Jeff Bezos' phone hacked via a WhatsApp message: Here's what exactly happened
January 23, 2020 3:39 pm
The forensic report of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone hacking from 2018 has been made public by the UN. It shows how Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman got Bezos' iPhone hacked via a malicious video file.
Apple iPhone XR to Vivo Z1 Pro, best deals on smartphone at Flipkart, Amazon sale
January 20, 2020 6:18 pm
Both the Flipkart Republic Day Sale and Amazon Great Indian Sale are active for the users until January 22, 2020, where users can avail smartphones on discounted prices.
Akshay Kumar announces his digital debut in grand fashion
March 08, 2019 7:40 am
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar hops on to the digital bandwagon with an Amazon Prime Video series
Reach Allure Secure with 5-inch display, fingerprint sensor: Price, features and specs
December 09, 2017 11:21 am
Reach had announced the Allure Secure in October, with powerful camera enhancements on this entry-level smartphone.
OnePlus 3 launch tomorrow: Here's all you need to know
June 13, 2016 3:03 pm
Amazon and OnePlus have announced a contest on the e-commerce platform’s app, where lucky winners can win the new OnePlus 3.
OnePlus sells 30,000 units of Loop VR; OnePlus 3 India launch scheduled for June 15
June 07, 2016 6:31 pm
OnePlus Loop VR will go on sale on Amazon app at 12 pm today. The VR headset will be available for Re 1.
Amazon Mega Mobile Sale op smartphone deals: Nexus 6P, Moto G Turbo and more
March 29, 2016 2:49 pm
Amazon India is hosting the 'Mega Mobile Sale' with a slew of discounts on several smartphones including Nexus 6P. here are the best deals.
More Entertainment
EntertainmentExclusive | ‘I was in disbelief’: Kritika Kamra reveals the real story behind the viral video of Gaurav Kapur crying at their wedding
EntertainmentAfter Obsession, 20-year-old YouTuber's $10mn horror film Backrooms earns 11x its budget
AMAZON VIDEOS
Amazon Echo Input review: Now turn any old speaker smart
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
With the Amazon Echo Input, you can turn any old speaker you have into an Alexa speaker. At Rs 2,999, it doesn't cost much and gets the job done. Here is our detailed review of Amazon Echo Input.
All you need to know about Amazon's new home, Long Island city
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Amazon officially announced that it will put a major corporate outpost in the New York neighborhood of Long Island City. Here is what the Queens enclave has to offer the tech giant.
Why Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos wore pajamas to board meeting
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos wore pajamas to a meeting. But it was no casual wear Wednesday at work. In an instagram post he said that it was to raise awareness about childhood cancer, the second leading cause of death in the US between kids aged 4 and 14.
The net worth of the richest man in modern history: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:21 pm
The net worth of Jeff Bezos, the man who founded Amazon in 1994, crossed $150 billion. Take a look in today’s #NewsInNumbers. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
