The age of Amazon: a closeup examination of Bezos's behemoth
by Rupert Neate Wealth correspondent from Technology | The Guardian on (#3NJ2S)
With the retailer poised to report blockbuster results, we look at the story behind its success
"I see them as kind of a great white shark. You don't really want to mess with them." The words are those of a former manager at Amazon - and she is describing her former employer.
It is an apt analogy. Amazon is huge - worth $740bn (530bn) at Monday night's share price - but it moves fast and is a lethal predator.
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