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How Retailing Is Evolving in the 21st Century

As we are well aware, retailing has continuously evolved since it began informally thousands of years ago. According to research by Joel Evans: “Modern retailing is the accumulation of incremental steps over time. The state of retailing at any given point is … Continue reading

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A New Global E-Commerce Infographic from Baynote

Baynote has put together an excellent infographic map about E-commerce around the world. Baynote is a company that is involved with big data, intuitive algorithms, next generation applications, and real time analytics. Check out its new infographic. Click the chart for a … Continue reading

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Etsy Adds to Its Business Portfolio with Wholesaling

Etsy, founded in 2005, is a popular online retailer that focuses on handmade, vintage, and other artisan products. It is a latter day eBay: “Etsy is a marketplace where people around the world connect to buy and sell unique goods. … Continue reading

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