Amazon started as an online bookstore

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Amazon started as an online bookstore

In 1994, Jeff Bezos launched Amazon from his garage as an online bookstore, sparking an e-commerce revolution that transformed global retail and commerce.

Amazon, now a global retail giant, began its journey in 1994 as a simple online bookstore. Founder Jeff Bezos launched the company from his garage, focusing on books due to their vast selection and easy shipping. This humble beginning quickly revolutionized retail, demonstrating the internet's power to disrupt traditional industries.

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