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B2C

American

[bee-tuh-see] / ˈbi təˈsi /

Or B-to-C,

abbreviation

business-to-consumer (denoting business transactions over the internet).

B2C marketing.

B2C British

abbreviation

business to consumer: denoting an internet communication channel between a business and consumers Compare B2B B2E

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Etymology

Origin of B2C

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

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Shopify, up 48% over the past year, is considered a “category winner” for its AI integration across B2C and B2B markets.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

They also used the B2C logo and name.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2021

It bought Visible Supply Chain Management and B2C Europe, both specialised in e-commerce, for a combined enterprise value of $924 million, Maersk said.

From Reuters • Aug. 6, 2021

Will.i.am refocused on “artificial intelligence and voice-controlled computing, for B2B and B2C hardware” his representative said.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2019

It’s one of the few marketing conferences for both B2C and B2B marketers.

From Forbes • Jul. 17, 2014

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