Technology has enabled and encouraged consumers to shop from their homes 24/7 and to have goods delivered to their doorsteps. The quality and variety of goods available is expanding every day to meet consumer demands.

Most economists agree that the future lies with technology, and that technology will herald an industrial revolution that will change the world of commerce forever. (2017)

In 1994, Jeff Bezos recognized both the limitations of the brick-and-mortar storefront and the potential of online commerce. Amazon.com, Inc. was the result. Initially, Bezos initially began Amazon.com in his garage.

With the purchase of Whole Foods in 2017, Amazon.com entered the grocery market.

In January 2018, Jeff Bezos, was named the richest man in history.