随着商业的不断发展,零售业经历了四次革命浪潮。在每一次浪潮中,零售业都取得了令人瞩目的成就,展现了其顽强的生命力。文章就折扣商店、超级市场、连锁经营和在线零售在其兴起和发展时期所呈现出的不同特点、主要形态、表现形式及发展前景作简要分析,剖析各种业态变化带给人们生活的深刻影响。 As business continues to evolve, the retail industry has undergone four revolutions. In each wave, the retail industry has made remarkable achievements, demonstrating its tenacious vitality. The article briefly analyzes the different characteristics, main forms, manifestations and development prospects of discount stores, supermarkets, chain stores and online retailers during their rise and development, and analyzes the profound impact brought by the changes of various formats on people’s lives .