Amazon is a multinational technology company best known for its e-commerce platform, one of the world’s largest and most widely used online marketplaces. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, Amazon began as an online bookstore but quickly expanded to sell a wide range of products, including electronics, clothing, and groceries. In addition to its e-commerce business, Amazon offers services such as Amazon Prime, which provides members with fast shipping, streaming services, and exclusive deals, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), a cloud computing platform widely used by businesses.

With its vast reach, technological innovation, and diverse offerings, Amazon has become a dominant force in the retail and technology industries, shaping consumer behavior and changing how people shop for and consume goods and services.

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