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Amazon
Launch of Amazon books online. -
eBay
Launch of online ebay domain -
70 million retailers
70 million stores selling their goods online, internet usage has doubled in one year. -
X-com
Now known as PayPal, X-com released to allow for online payment -
Price Comparison Search Tools
Various websites launched as a tool to compare prices. -
iTunes Store
Apple launches iTunes store opening up online music downloads. -
1093 million retailers
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iPhone released
Online shopping can now be performed on mobile devices. -
Apple Store
Apple applications store launched with 10,000 apps available within 6 months. -
Groupon
Launch of a service which offers discount coupons when purchased in a group (multiple) -
Fundraising
Various fundraising sites established to allow people to send money online to others in 'need'. -
Tesco
First launch of online grocery shopping. -
2749 million retailers
