Business & Economics Commerce

The world's first known corporation was the Dutch East India Company, founded in 1602. elaborate

Etsy Commerce

Etsy's name is a play on the phrase "Et sy," meaning "and so" in Old English. elaborate

Subscription Boxes Commerce

The subscription box industry's explosive growth is partly fueled by the "unboxing experience," with the anticipation and excitement of receiving a package being almost as important as the contents themselves. elaborate

Merchandising Commerce

The term "merchandising" originally referred to the sale of goods from a merchant's stall, not just the marketing of products as it's more commonly understood today. elaborate

Marketing Commerce

The term "marketing" originally referred to going to market to sell goods, not the broader strategies we know today. elaborate

Online Shopping Commerce

The term "e-commerce" was first used in a 1979 article in the journal "Business Week." elaborate