Amazon
E-Commerce / Cloud
Founded: July 5, 1994
Global e-commerce and cloud computing company. Operates AWS, the leading public cloud platform.
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2023-04-13
Announces Generative AI Investments
Announces significant investments in generative AI and large language models.
2023-02-22
Acquires One Medical
Completes acquisition of primary care organization One Medical for $3.9 billion.
2021-07-05
Andy Jassy Becomes CEO
Andy Jassy officially succeeds Jeff Bezos as CEO of Amazon.
2021-02-02
Jeff Bezos Steps Down as CEO
Jeff Bezos announces he will step down as CEO in Q3, transitioning to Executive Chairman.
2020-01-01
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Dominance
AWS maintains its lead as the dominant cloud computing provider.
2020-01-01
COVID-19 Pandemic Impact
Experiences surge in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2018-11-13
HQ2 Announced
Announces HQ2 locations in Arlington, Virginia, and New York City (later withdrawn).
2017-08-28
Acquires Whole Foods Market
Acquires Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion.
2005-02-02
Amazon Prime Launched
Launches Amazon Prime, a membership program offering free shipping and other benefits.
2002-07-01
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Launched
Launches Amazon Web Services (AWS), a suite of cloud computing services.
2001-01-01
Reaches Profitability
Achieves its first profitable quarter.
1997-05-15
IPO
Goes public with an initial public offering (IPO).
1994-07-05
Incorporated as Amazon.com
Incorporated as Amazon.com, Inc.