July 5th- Happy Birthday, Amazon!

Amazon's Birthday Falls on Independence Day Weekend!

Many of us associate July 4th with fireworks, barbecues, and celebrating America's birthday. But did you know that July 5th also holds historical significance for the world of online shopping?

On July 5th, 1994, Jeff Bezos, a young entrepreneur, launched a small online bookstore called Cadabra (later renamed Amazon) from his garage in Bellevue, Washington. This humble beginning marked the birth of a company that would revolutionize the way we shop.

Initially focusing on books, Amazon quickly expanded its offerings to encompass a vast array of products, becoming the online retail giant we know today.

Here are some fun facts about Amazon's founding:

• The name "Cadabra" was chosen because it evoked a sense of magic, much like the online shopping experience Bezos envisioned.
• Amazon's logo originally featured a flowing river beneath the name, symbolizing the vast selection of products available on the platform.
• The company's early success was fueled by its innovative approach to customer service and its focus on building a user-friendly online shopping experience.

Amazon has fundamentally changed the way we shop and interact with the commercial world.