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About Amazon
Industries
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
1994
Overview
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Amazon operates a large online marketplace where millions of products are sold across various categories, including electronics, books, and clothing. The platform allows consumers to purchase items directly or through third-party sellers. Amazon also offers subscription services like Amazon Prime, which provides benefits such as free shipping and streaming content. Additionally, Amazon Web Services (AWS) delivers cloud computing solutions to businesses, offering scalable power and storage. The company has a significant affiliate marketing program, enabling content creators to earn commissions by promoting Amazon products. This combination of services and revenue streams helps Amazon maintain its leadership in the global e-commerce market.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Amazon's carbon credit service attracts environmentally conscious businesses, expanding its B2B customer base.
- The new Amazon.ie site opens opportunities for localized marketing in the Irish market.
- AI investments could boost Amazon's operational efficiency and long-term cost savings.
What critics are saying
- Regional streaming services in the Middle East threaten Amazon's market share.
- Multinational supermarkets in Australia pose a competitive threat to Amazon's growth.
- Amazon faces regulatory challenges and financial liabilities from a $812 million privacy fine.
What makes Amazon unique
- Amazon's AWS offers unmatched cloud computing services, leading the industry in innovation.
- Amazon Prime's unique benefits, like free shipping and streaming, enhance customer loyalty.
- Amazon's global reach and diverse product range set it apart from regional competitors.
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Total Funding
$8009.5M
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Newcastle Partners, a San Francisco-based real estate investment and development company, has secured $27.5 million in construction financing to build a 408,997-square-foot Class A speculative industrial warehouse and distribution facility in Hesperia, Calif.
"Over recent years, Coles has not only been competing with traditional supermarkets like Woolworths and IGA but also now with major multinational players like Aldi, Costco, and Amazon, who have all established significant businesses in Australia and are expanding their market share," it said.
Bakersfield College Foundation partners with Amazon and The Wonderful Company.
The new Amazon warehouse facility is being built off U.S. Highway 93 on United Drive in South Kalispell.
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About Amazon
Industries
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
1994
Amazon is Hiring for 170 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today
Software Engineering
22 Open Roles
DevOps & Infrastructure
16 Open Roles
AI & Machine Learning
12 Open Roles
Hardware Engineering
7 Open Roles
Data & Analytics
6 Open Roles
IT & Security
5 Open Roles
Mechanical Engineering
5 Open Roles
Sales & Solution Engineering
4 Open Roles
Electrical Engineering
4 Open Roles
Quantum Computing
2 Open Roles
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
2 Open Roles
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