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April 15, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET

Jeff Bezos, then CEO of Amazon, turned the company from an online bookseller to a massive consumer website.
Joe Klamar, AFP Via Getty ImagesAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos shows off his company's new Fire smartphone at a news conference in Seattle, Washington June 18, 2014. Bezos unveiled a $200 smartphone called "Fire" on Wednesday, equipped with a 3D-capable screen and an ability to recognize music and TV shows, hoping to stand out in a crowded field dominated by Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics.
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Amazon Prime revolutionized consumerism, providing fast, two-day shipping to people across the U.S.
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Amazon Prime brought iconic delivery trucks to U.S. streets.
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Amazon debuted grocery stores across the country, adding to its already large consumer offerings.
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The Kindle was one of Amazon's most successful products, bringing a portable reading device and large library to customers.
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Amazon offered at-home products to simplify life, like the Amazon Echo.
CHARLY TRIBALLEAU, AFP Via Getty ImagesAmazon Web Services is one of the largest cloud computing services in the world.
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Amazon Prime Video brought streaming to people's phones and living rooms, offering exclusive shows and live sports.
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Amazon tested drone delivery in metro Phoenix, opening doors to new and faster ways to get products to consumers.
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An Amazon worker moves boxes on Amazon Prime Day on July 11, 2023, in the East Village of New York City.
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Exterior view of Amazon's warehouse at Delaware Logistics Park in New Castle, Delaware.
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