The first prominent online retail (e-tail) merchant, Amazon.com, started as a bookstore in Seattle, Washington, and has since expanded to sell or facilitate the sale of a wide variety of products globally.
The term 'Area' encompasses both a two-dimensional space defined by boundaries, such as a floor area, lot area, and market area, and the scope or extent of expertise in a particular field.
Competition refers to the rivalry in the marketplace wherein goods and services are bought from those who provide 'the most for the money.' It rewards efficient producers and suppliers, driving the economy toward the efficient use of resources.
An emporium originally referred to a marketplace serving more than one merchant. Today, it is generally used to describe a large store containing a wide variety of merchandise.
In its most fundamental sense, a market is any public place where products or services are bought and sold, either directly or through intermediaries. It also refers to the aggregate of people with the present or potential ability and desire to purchase goods or services. Securities markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange, are an important facet of markets in the financial domain.
