Amazon United Kingdom

Amazon launched in the UK in 1998 and is one of the leading e-commerce platforms in the country. Amazon UK is part of the American giant, Amazon, which is based in the USA. Its head office is located in London.

Just like Amazon USA, the UK subsidiary offers Amazon Prime which allows its members to benefit from exclusive deals such as fast delivery, access to specific products such as free e-books and movies at no extra cost. Amazon Prime Video has nearly 5.96 million subscribers countrywide.

It has a workforce of 75,000 employees. 

The business also runs a Fashion Photography Studio and a data centre.

Moreover, through the Amazon Academy, the firm has been able to help many SMEs(Small & Medium Enterprises) develop, thus creating thousands of job opportunities. 

In 2020, the company achieved a turnover of €22.41 billion, making it Amazon’s third biggest market.

Amazon UK offers products in various categories which include:

• Sweet Grocery: Chocolate, Confectionery, Biscuits, Cereals
• Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, rice, pulses, baby food
• Drinks: soft drinks, water, energy drinks, beer, wine, spirits
• Household: cleaners, air fresheners, dishwashing products, laundry products
• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, fragrances, nail care, skin care

Furthermore, the firm also offers gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, sugar-free and organic products.

Brands available on Amazon UK’s platform include Doritos, Aptamil, Finish, Lays and many more. 

Amazon UK manages 9 fulfilment centres in England, Wales, Sotland, etc. Furthermore, the company has more than 16,000 Pickup Locations in the UK.

In addition, the business has been sponsoring several charities in the country as well.

Amazon UK’s online shopping platform can be accessed on www.amazon.co.uk