A world without Amazon? An idea that seems hardly imaginable for most of us, although it's just been a little over 20 years since the company went online in 1995. The all-round tech giant shows impressive business numbers across the board, which have made it the world's largest online retailer. You want to find out more about the biggest player on the e-Commerce stage?
Quick Facts
• In 2016, Amazon.com generated US$ 53.5 billion in net sales
• Net sales in 2017 are forecast to grow by 9.5%, reaching US$ 58.5 billion
• Electronics & media is the biggest product category and is responsible for 51.3% of the overall net sales
• Traffic on Amazon.com is still developing positively, with 40% of all visits being direct website visits
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