Amazon, now turning 30, has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1994. Back then, a job posting on Usenet sought software engineers to help pioneer online commerce. The company, initially named Cadabra, set out to design complex systems at an unprecedented pace. Despite the name change due to confusion with “cadaver”, Amazon’s vision remained steadfast.
Today, Amazon dominates the online shopping landscape, with an estimated $554bn in sales in America alone. This accounts for a staggering 42% of the country’s e-commerce market share, dwarfing competitors like Walmart. Jeff Bezos’ brainchild has truly revolutionized the way we shop online.
2024-07-01 14:50:06
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