Synopsis
Documentary series on businesses that have boomed despite tough economic times. This episode reveals how Amazon has grown from a garage startup to a £100 billion global giant.
- Programme: Business Boomers
- Episode: 03: Amazon's Retail Revolution
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2014
- Business & Management
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