Subject category:
Entrepreneurship
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 13 February 2003
Abstract
Describes the evolution in Amazon.com and its business model since its founding. Specifically, discusses Amazon''s transformation from an e- Tailer to a commerce platform and its marketplace initiative, which has driven this. Also describes the economics of various commerce models that Amazon employs and a decision confronting Jeff Bezos regarding how the company should participate in the apparel segment.
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Abstract
Describes the evolution in Amazon.com and its business model since its founding. Specifically, discusses Amazon''s transformation from an e- Tailer to a commerce platform and its marketplace initiative, which has driven this. Also describes the economics of various commerce models that Amazon employs and a decision confronting Jeff Bezos regarding how the company should participate in the apparel segment.