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
Social media owes its current day phenomenon of acceptance to the most basic need for communication that people have. Communication has taken many forms over the centuries, with the works of the United States Postal Service being one chapter among Read more
PayPal wants you to think of it as pioneer and has launched a new “brand identity” complete with new logo and television ads. But observers could be forgiven for thinking PayPal is trying to keep up with rival startup Square. 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
Terapeak has added new features to its research tool for eBay and Amazon sellers that offer a greater degree of personalization. Search Manager and Bulk Research are immediately available for all users of Terapeak for eBay and Terapeak for Amazon, 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
