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Day: May 2, 2014

Chinese Payment Service Alipay Extends Its Reach

May 2, 2014September 14, 2017 Ina Steiner

Rakuten’s Global Market is the latest marketplace to sign on to Alipay. The move will allow Chinese users who previously did not have international payment methods to purchase items on Rakuten Global Market. The release will start with roughly 250 Read more

News, PaymentsAlipay

Amazon Launches Micro Store Promoting Wearable Technology

May 2, 2014September 14, 2017 Ina Steiner

Amazon launched a new micro specialty site to sell wearable technology, the latest fad in high tech gadgets. Products include devices such as activity trackers, smart watches and wearable cameras. An Amazon spokesperson said the new “store” features the largest Read more

Marketplaces, NewsAmazon, Wearable devices

eBay to Pay Restitution as It Settles Anticompetitive Hiring Lawsuit

May 2, 2014September 14, 2017 Ina Steiner

eBay will pay restitution to the state of California as part of a settlement reached with the state and with the U.S. Department of Justice in a “no poach” hiring lawsuit. U.S. Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer had harsh words Read more

Marketplaces, NewseBay hiring practices, eBay lawsuit

eBay Uses Loyalty Program to Promote BML Financing

May 2, 2014September 14, 2017 Ina Steiner

eBay is using its eBay Bucks loyalty program to promote its Bill Me Later (BML) service that lets shoppers finance their purchases. “Earn an extra $10 in eBay Bucks on your first Bill Me Later purchase,” eBay heralded in an Read more

Marketplaces, News, Trends and Shopping DataBill Me Later, eBay Bucks, PayPal Credit


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