What does Amazon stand for?

Amazon.com, Inc. ( / ˈæməzɒn / AM-ə-zon, UK also / ˈæməzən / AM-ə-zən) is an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

Where is Amazon based?

Headquartered in Seattle, Amazon has individual websites, software development centers, customer service centers, data centers and fulfillment centers around the world. Amazon has come a long way since it was founded by Jeff Bezos in his garage in Bellevue, Wash., on July 5, 1994.

How does Amazon e-commerce work?

Amazon's e-commerce platform enables third-party retailers to showcase and sell their products alongside Amazon items. Amazon Fresh. Amazon's grocery pickup and delivery service is currently available in nearly two dozen U.S. cities and a few international locations.

Is Amazon a real company?

Amazon (Amazon.com) is the world's largest online retailer and a prominent cloud service provider. Originally started as an online bookselling company, Amazon has morphed into an internet-based business enterprise that is largely focused on providing e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming and artificial intelligence ( AI) services.