amazon

  • Amazon founded

    Amazon founded

  • Amazon IPOs at $18.00/share

  • Acquires IMDB

  • zShops launches

    zShops launches

  • Amazon signed a five-year agreement with Living.com

  • Amazon launched Amazon Marketplace

    Amazon launched Amazon Marketplace

  • the company was re-organized into four operating segments: US Books, Music, and DVD/Video accounted for 54% of sales; US Electronics, Tools, and Kitchen for 17%; Services for 7%; and International for 22% of sales

  • opens apparel and accessory store

  • opens sports and outdoor store

  • aquires Joyo to be the first entry in China

    aquires Joyo to be the first entry in China

  • Amazon Prime is launched

    Amazon Prime is launched

  • launches amazon simple storage service (s3)

  • opens grocery store online

    opens grocery store online

  • launches fulfillment by amazon for SMEs

  • aquires brilliance audio largest independent audio book publisher

  • beta testing amazon fresh for delivring groceries directly in seattle

  • introduction of the first kindle that allows authors to self publish their books

    introduction of the first kindle that allows authors to self publish their books

  • buys audible.com an audiobook company

    buys audible.com an audiobook company

  • launches 2nd generation of kendle

    launches 2nd generation of kendle

  • aquires zappos.com

    aquires zappos.com

  • launches amazon publishing

    launches amazon publishing

  • acquires diapers.com (Quidsi)

    acquires diapers.com (Quidsi)

  • launches prime instant video

    launches prime instant video

  • launches amazon app store for android

    launches amazon app store for android

  • releases kindle fire

    releases kindle fire

  • acquires warehouse robot specialist kiva

    acquires warehouse robot specialist kiva

  • releases kindle paperwhite device

    releases kindle paperwhite device

  • launches amazon in India

    launches amazon in India

  • launches prime music

    launches prime music

  • acquires twitch a video game streaming service

    acquires twitch a video game streaming service

  • new kindle fire HD

    new kindle fire HD

  • launches amazon business an online market place for business customers

    launches amazon business an online market place for business customers

  • opens first physical bookstore in seattle

    opens first physical bookstore in seattle

  • amazon fresh expands to London

    amazon fresh expands to London

  • first air prime aircraft

    first air prime aircraft

  • acquires whole foods market that adds natural food market to it's portofolio

    acquires whole foods market that adds natural food market to it's portofolio

  • introduces kindle oasis the first kindle waterproof device

    introduces kindle oasis the first kindle waterproof device

  • acquires pillpack an online pharmacy

    acquires pillpack an online pharmacy

  • tests amazon care a healthcare app that promises easier access to health professionals

    tests amazon care a healthcare app that promises easier access to health professionals

  • opens amazon go grocery first cashier-less supermarket

    opens amazon go grocery first cashier-less supermarket

  • launches amazon pharmacy

    launches amazon pharmacy