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
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
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
The day after eBay CEO John Donahoe revealed that auctions were down 9% in the first quarter, the company announced fee changes designed to revive them. eBay is basically forcing lower-volume sellers in certain popular categories such as collectibles and Read more
As part of its push to grow international and cross-border sales, eBay has added Brazil to the list of countries supported by its Global Shipping Program (GSP). While meant to provide a worry-free, easy way for U.S.-based sellers to reach Read more
eBay is planning television ads for PayPal, fee changes and U.S. acquisitions in the year ahead company executives told analysts after announcing Q1 earnings. eBay Marketplaces saw Gross Merchandise Volume growth of 11% foreign-currency neutral in the first quarter of Read more
An effective and virtually invisible method of redirecting website viewers from a legitimate page to a page crafted for criminal purposes has eBay UK visitors at risk, according to UK security firm Netcraft. The attacks detected by Netcraft apparently target visitors who Read more
