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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

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2005 Amazon launches Amazon Prime with expedited, flat-fee shipping for members. 2005 Esty, an online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods launches. 2005 – Amazon introduces Amazon Prime membership. Amazon introduced Amazon Prime in 2005 as a way for customers to get free two-day shipping for a flat annual fee.

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