# Amazon (United States)

> <p><strong>Known for:</strong> The “everything” store – global online marketplace and retailer.&nbsp;<br><strong>Employees (in Europe!): </strong>225,000+ (2023)<br><strong>Issues:</strong> Third-party counterfeits and knock-offs on marketplace​; workplace and data privacy controversies (worker conditions, Alexa data, etc.)</p>

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