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What is Tail?

E-tail, or e-retail, is short for “electronic retailing” – in other words, the sale of goods or services online. E-tail takes many forms but primarily focuses on business-to-consumer (B2C) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) sales.

E-tail, or e-retail, is short for “electronic retailing” – in other words, the sale of goods or services online. E-tail takes many forms but primarily focuses on business-to-consumer (B2C) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) sales.

Detailed Explanation

Some use terms like e-tail and e-commerce interchangeably, but there is a slight distinction between the two. “E-commerce” encompasses a broader range of online transactions, including business-to-business (B2B) products and services.

Although e-tail may include some B2B sales, this term is more specific and centers on B2C and C2C transactions in which a business sells directly to the end user. E-tailers typically make their products available through a network of online marketplaces and e-tail websites—such as Amazon, Etsy and eBay—while ecommerce sellers are more likely to offer products or services on their own websites.

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