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

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1998 PayPal launches as an online payment system. 2005 Amazon launches Amazon Prime with expedited, flat-fee shipping for members. 2005 Esty, an online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods launches. 2011 Google Wallet launches as an online payment system. 2014 Apple Pay launches as a form of mobile payment.

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