"e-tailing" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of e- + retailing. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|e-|retailing|id1=digital}} Blend of e- + retailing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} e-tailing (uncountable)
  1. The conducting of retail business via electronic media, especially via the Internet. Tags: uncountable Related terms: e-tailer
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