internet retailer

[/ˈɪntərnɛt ˈrɛteɪlər/]
nounpl: internet retailers
varejista da internet
1. A business that sells goods or services directly to consumers through an online website or digital platform, without a physical storefront
Amazon is one of the largest internet retailers in the world.
Amazon é um dos maiores varejistas da internet do mundo.
2. A company that operates primarily or exclusively through e-commerce channels
The internet retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50.
O varejista da internet oferece frete grátis em pedidos acima de $50.
The term 'internet retailer' became increasingly prominent in Brazilian business vocabulary during the 2000s-2010s as e-commerce expanded. In Brazil, companies like B2Brazil, Americanas.com, and more recently Mercado Livre exemplify this business model. The term reflects the shift from traditional 'lojas físicas' (physical stores) to digital commerce, which has transformed consumer shopping habits, particularly in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
e-commerce retaileronline retaileronline sellerweb merchantdigital retailer
Antonyms / Antônimos
brick-and-mortar retailerphysical retailertraditional retaileroffline retailer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
varejista da internet
Most common and formal usage in Brazil
São Paulo
loja virtual
Frequently used alternative in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
varejista online
Common colloquial variant
Portugal
retalhista online
Portuguese European terminology; retalhista is preferred over varejista

Related Words

e-commerceonline shoppingdigital marketplaceweb storevirtual storeonline merchant

Related Idioms & Phrases

click and buy
shop online
digital storefront
virtual marketplace
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