e-tailing
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of e-tailing
First recorded in 1990–95; e- 2 ( def. ) + (re)tailing ( def. )
Example Sentences
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There was the plan to convert Kmart into an e-tailing powerhouse with stores serving as pickup spots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2018
Most still focus on their primary mission, selling stuff—in part because their sprawling networks of stores and e-tailing entry points are difficult to lock down against incursions.
From BusinessWeek • Mar. 13, 2014
Backers of the measure include major traditional retailers Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Best Buy Co Inc, as well as e-tailing giant Amazon.com Inc, which wants to simplify its U.S. state sales tax payments.
From Reuters • May 6, 2013
The e-tailing business is by nature a low margin business.
From Forbes • Oct. 26, 2011
But last week Jeff Bezos, the founder of e-tailing dynamo Amazon.com had his sights set a little lower.
From Time Magazine Archive
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