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From Bookstore to Superstore: The Evolution of Amazon.com

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Circa 1994, Jeff Bezos began working on a business plan (yes, in his garage) for what would eventually become the largest internet retailer in the US. 2004: Amazon’s consumer electronic sales surpass book sales for the first time. 2004: Amazon’s consumer electronic sales surpass book sales for the first time.

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31 Facts About eCommerce That’ll Keep You Up At Night

Creating a Website Today

While it’s still a relatively new technology and form of sales, e-commerce can provide you with a steady amount of income, and if you are a small or major retailer with a physical location, you can improve your sales growth just by adding this online element to your sales funnel. Some of these include: Time-saving. Fewer taxes.

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15 Facts About ECommerce That’ll Keep You Up At Night (2020)

Creating a Website Today

While it’s still a relatively new technology and form of sales, e-commerce can provide you with a steady amount of income, and if you are a small or major retailer with a physical location, you can improve your sales growth just by adding this online element to your sales funnel. Some of these include: Time saving. Less taxes.