Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Amazon: Its rise, influence over consumers, and calls to break it up
On July 5, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will step down as CEO but remain the company’s executive chairman.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenOn July 5, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will step down as CEO but remain the company’s executive chairman. Press Play looks at how Amazon became the world’s most powerful retailer and got consumers hooked, and why you might not need your Prime membership.
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Press Play looks at how Amazon became the world’s most powerful retailer and got consumers hooked, and why you might not need your Prime membership.
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