commerce
Amazon vs Shopify
Amazon started first, in 1994, 12 years before Shopify.
Why Amazon lasted
- Logistics is the moat. The website is a storefront on a warehouse network.
- AWS funded the retail years that looked unprofitable on purpose.
Why Shopify lasted
- It is the default way a merchant gets a store without becoming a developer.
- The app ecosystem is a jobs program, same as WordPress, for commerce.
Questions
Which is older, Amazon or Shopify?
Amazon started first, in 1994, 12 years before Shopify.
How long has Amazon been running?
Amazon has been up 32 years 74 days, since 1994-07-05.
How long has Shopify been running?
Shopify has been up 20 years 108 days, since 2006-06-01.
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Dates are founding dates from the written entries. Play which is older, or see the oldest commerce still running.