Amazon.com Inc (AMZ1)

Overview

Amazon.com, Inc. is a global leader in e-commerce, serving a wide range of consumer needs through online and physical stores. Established in 1994 and based in Seattle, Washington, Amazon operates in multiple regions around the world, including North America and international markets. The company's business is segmented into three main areas: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Amazon is not just an online retailer but also a producer of electronic devices and a provider of cloud computing services, advertising, and various subscription services. It has revolutionized the retail industry and continues to expand its offerings, catering to consumers, sellers, developers, enterprises, content creators, and advertisers. The company is known for its innovation in the fields of retail, technology, and media production.

Products and Services

• Retail and Online Stores

Amazon.com provides a vast array of consumer products ranging from books and electronics to clothing and groceries. These products are offered both as merchandise purchased for resale and through a platform that enables third-party sellers to sell their products in Amazon's stores.

• Amazon Prime

A subscription-based service that offers members benefits such as free shipping, streaming of movies, TV shows and music, exclusive shopping deals, and more.

• Electronic Devices

Amazon manufactures and sells various electronic devices, including Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming media players, Echo smart speakers, Ring doorbells, Blink home security cameras, and eero Wi-Fi systems.

• Media Production

The company develops and produces media content for a wide range of genres. This includes creating original movies and TV shows that are available to Amazon Prime members.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)

A subsidiary that provides a comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. AWS services include compute, storage, database, analytics, machine learning, and more.

• Advertising Services

Amazon offers advertising solutions for businesses of all sizes. These services include sponsored ads, display, and video advertising, helping businesses increase their visibility on Amazon’s platforms.

• Content Publishing

Amazon provides platforms and programs that support authors, independent publishers, musicians, filmmakers, Twitch streamers, skill and app developers in publishing and selling their content.