Guide to Amazon

Amazon.com is an online shopping company that was started in 1994 and then later launched to the masses in 1995. As of 2010, it is currently the largest online retailer for a wide variety of items, such as electronics, books, games, DVD movies, computer software, and more. Jeff Bezos founded the company, which begin as just a simple bookstore when first launched. Today, Amazon has a much larger inventory list, as well as serving several countries around the world like the US, the UK, Germany, France, and Japan.

This guide to Amazon.com includes articles and reviews from the writers, editors, and contributors within Bright Hub, bringing you the history, growth, and impact that this popular retailer has brought to the world.

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