Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 as an online bookstore. It has since expanded to become one of the largest e-commerce platforms, selling almost any product. Amazon uses artificial intelligence and extensive advertising on sites like Facebook. It offers competitive prices, occasional discounts, and fast delivery through Amazon Prime. While starting online-only, Amazon now operates physical stores globally and provides services like Kindle e-readers and Amazon Web Services. The company focuses on marketing, promotions, satisfying customer needs, and providing a simple online purchasing process.