June 16, 2017 - EcommerceBytes

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eBay to Close Half.com, Its Book and Media Marketplace

June 16, 2017September 4, 2017 Ina Steiner

eBay informed sellers on Friday it will shut down Half.com, its marketplace for books and media listings. HDC, as it is sometimes referred to, is set to close on August 31, 2017, after which it will redirect to eBay.com. “We Read more

Amazon to Acquire Supermarket Chain

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 Ina Steiner

Amazon is buying Whole Foods Market for a deal valued at $13.7 billion. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos praised the supermarket chain for its healthy and organic food and for “delighting” its customers. Whole Foods does $16 billion in sales at Read more