Amazon (company)

Some of the key events about Amazon (company)

• 1995

  Launched as an online bookstore, revolutionizing e-commerce
• 1999

  Introduced "1-Click" ordering, streamlining the online shopping process
• 1999

  Patented the "1-Click" ordering system, criticized for stifling e-commerce innovation
• 2000

  Implemented dynamic pricing, leading to accusations of price discrimination
• 2002

  Launched Amazon Web Services (AWS), providing cloud computing services
• 2005

  Introduced Amazon Prime, offering free two-day shipping for members
• 2007

  Released the first Kindle e-reader, transforming digital book consumption
• 2008

  Removed sales rankings for LGBTQ+ books, sparking controversy over censorship
• 2009

  Acquired Zappos for $1.2 billion, expanding into online shoe and clothing retail
• 2011

  Poor working conditions in warehouses exposed, including extreme heat and productivity pressures
• 2014

  Introduced Amazon Echo with Alexa, pioneering voice-activated smart home technology
• 2014

  Engaged in a dispute with publisher Hachette, delaying book shipments and removing pre-order buttons
• 2015

  New York Times exposé revealed harsh corporate culture and management practices
• 2017

  Acquired Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, entering the grocery industry
• 2017

  Announced search for second headquarters, criticized for creating a "bidding war" among cities
• 2018

  Became the second U.S. company to reach a $1 trillion market capitalization
• 2018

  Faced scrutiny for low wages and reliance on government subsidies for employee benefits
• 2019

  Canceled plans for New York City headquarters after local opposition to tax incentives
• 2020

  Pledged to be net-zero carbon across its business by 2040
• 2020

  Fired employees who spoke out about warehouse safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic

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