To celebrate and mark 25 years of Amazon in the UK, we’re unveiling some of the most popular products Amazon customers loved to shop for over the past 25 years. These products provide a unique insight into UK trends since the first Amazon order in 1998.
From Brit-award hall-of-famer Adele featuring four times in the top 25 albums of all time to Mamma Mia! being one of the most popular films ever, and Crocs becoming a titan of fashion, or even Call of Duty becoming one of the most successful video game franchises of all time – these new lists provide a snapshot of what’s captured the attention and imagination of the nation.
John Boumphrey, UK Country Manager for Amazon said: “Amazon arrived in the UK 25 years ago, and a lot has changed since then. We have evolved from being an online bookseller in 1998, to offering customers millions of items including tech, toys, food, fashion, film, music and lots more. We have seen popular products stand the test of time and some trends come and go, but we know that some things don’t change – customers will always want good prices, wide selection and fast, convenient delivery options, and we look forward to delivering this for the next 25 years and beyond.”
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Some of the most popular products were revealed today in ‘Amazon’s Quiz of 25 Years’, hosted by comedian Tom Allen and featuring Babatúndé Aléshé, Judi Love, Sam Thompson, and Dani Dyer. The panellists were put through their paces as they competed to uncover the nation’s shopping habits, guessing some of the most popular products since 1998 across Amazon categories – including books, music, film, video games, beauty, fashion, toys, and games. You can find all the most popular products across different categories listed here.
Let’s dig into the most popular products across five main categories.