herald the beginning of 迎来/预示……的开端
herald就是预示的意思.
These talks could herald a new era of peace
这些谈判可能预示着新的和平时代的来临.

online economy 网络经济

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

I can't figure out why he is buttering me up.
我不明白为什么他要巴结我.

utilize the Internet 利用因特网
utalize: 使用;利用;运用;应用 verb VN ~ sth (as sth) formal

The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.
罗马人首先使用混凝土做建筑材料.
The resources at our disposal could have been better utilized.
我们所掌握的资源本来可以利用得更好,获得更高的效益.

stay competitive 保持竞争力

conduct business online 在网上开展业务

account for 占,占到

The Japanese market accounts for 35% of the company's revenue. 日本市场占该公司收入的 35%.

account for除了占……百分比外,还有"解释原因"的意思,如:Can you account for all these absences?
你能说明你缺席的原因吗?
He could not account for his foolish mistake.
他无法解释他所犯的荒谬的错误

retail chain 零售连锁店

sell... online 通过网络卖......,网上卖......