Does net neutrality matter for online retailers? Ask Brian Kilcourse, and you’ll hear a resounding yes. Network neutrality has been at the heart of a long-simmering policy fight in the nation’s capital that appears once again to be nearing a Read more
Stanley Gibbons is a household name in the philatelic world, and last year, it acquired a long time auction site called bidStart that got its start in 2005 specializing in stamps. Mark Rosenberg, founder of bidStart and Chief Digital Officer Read more
People catching up on the latest news on Twitter will be able to add products that show up in their feed to their Amazon shopping cart – without leaving Twitter. While many people reacting to the news agreed it was Read more
Etsy sellers of handmade goods were dismayed to discover their items for sale on Amazon.com without their knowledge or permission. What was puzzling to them was how one-of-a-kind items they listed for sale on Etsy could be for sale on Read more
The president of eBay Global Marketplaces Devin Wenig issued a report to promote eBay’s message that companies of all sizes can benefit from global trade opportunities in the age of the Internet. The report builds on another study published by Read more
Webmasters and security experts must deal with yet another vulnerability affecting a popular open-source software. Named Covert Redirect, it affects authentication software OpenID and authorization software OAuth, making visitors to websites vulnerable to phishing attacks that try to trick users Read more
Google acquired a UK company called Rangespan that brings suppliers and retailers together and could help it provide more accurate product data in Google Shopping. Industry observers pondered whether the acquisition was a move closer to Google launching a marketplace Read more
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
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
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
