herald the beginning of 迎來/預示……的開端
herald就是預示的意思.
These talks could herald a new era of peace
這些談判可能預示著新的和平時代的來臨.

online economy 網絡經濟

figure out 想出......,領悟到......
---find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

I can't figure out why he is buttering me up.
我不明白為什么他要巴結我.

utilize the Internet 利用因特網
utalize: 使用;利用;運用;應用 verb VN ~ sth (as sth) formal

The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.
羅馬人首先使用混凝土做建筑材料.
The resources at our disposal could have been better utilized.
我們所掌握的資源本來可以利用得更好,獲得更高的效益.

stay competitive 保持競爭力

conduct business online 在網上開展業務

account for 占,占到

The Japanese market accounts for 35% of the company's revenue. 日本市場占該公司收入的 35%.

account for除了占……百分比外,還有"解釋原因"的意思,如:Can you account for all these absences?
你能說明你缺席的原因嗎?
He could not account for his foolish mistake.
他無法解釋他所犯的荒謬的錯誤

retail chain 零售連鎖店

sell... online 通過網絡賣......,網上賣......