The Evolution of.... Amazon

By Alee81
  • Amazon first started on July 5th 1994

    Amazon first started on July 5th 1994
    Amazon first started on July 5th, 1994. That was a long time ago which is 25 years ago and back then, it was just an online book store. It started in Bellevue WA, invented by Jeff Bezos.
  • Amazon started selling CDs and DVDs

    Amazon started selling CDs and DVDs
    In 1998, Amazon started to sell CDs and DVDs, not just books. This allows many people to just listen to the music that they wanted to listen to. The music section launched 125,000 titles. The share price was 10.42.
  • Amazon started to sell clothing

    Amazon started to sell clothing
    In 2002, November 7th, Amazon wanted to start selling clothing, such as pants, t-shirts, shirts, shorts, etc. it offered about 400 brands of clothing.
  • Amazon starts selling jewelry

    Amazon starts selling jewelry
    In 2004 Amazon starts selling jewelry and a line of beauty products.
  • Amazon comes up with Amazon prime

    Amazon comes up with Amazon prime
    In 2005 Amazon came up with the amazon prime program which included free shipping too.
  • Amazon starts selling toys, games, and baby products

    Amazon starts selling toys, games, and baby products
    In 2006 Amazon started selling toys, games and baby products.
  • Amazon started to sell kindles

    Amazon started to sell kindles
    In 2007, Amazon started to sell kindles. The electronic reading device, and the first electronic device that amazon sold. The starting price was $399
  • Amazon decides to sell smartphones

    Amazon decides to sell smartphones
    In 2014 amazon decides to add its first smartphone. Also its second electronic device
  • Amazon starts its own physical bookstore

    Amazon starts its own physical bookstore
    In 2015 amazon opens its first physical bookstore in seattle.
  • now

    Until today, amazon is now one of the largest online stores in the world, and it’s not just a small bookstore anymore.