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eBay

Online sales tax still tops the agenda for major retailers

Allison Schiff April 01, 2012

The controversy surrounding the collection of online sales tax isn't new, but the renewed fervor buzzing around it is.

EBay revenue up 27%, launching Paypal in-store purchase pilot

Tim Peterson January 18, 2012

EBay recorded $11.7 billion in net revenue for 2011, a 27% increase compared with the prior year. The company's net income for the year also spiked, jumping 79% year-over-year to $3.2 billion.

M-commerce profit surge helps ring in the holidays

Alex Palmer January 01, 2012

This year's Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend proved a big one for e-commerce — and mobile commerce in particular. Thanks to a combination of generous deals and increasingly savvy and mobile-focused consumers, the biggest shopping weekend of the year was bigger than ever for online retailers.

Online publishers squeeze out middlemen

Tim Peterson January 01, 2012

Online display advertising sellers are circling the wagons to reassert their position in a crowded market and fend off the swelling role of third parties, such as ad networks and demand-side platforms.

'Twas the merry season of mobile

Carol Krol January 01, 2012

As we turn the page on the calendar, put away the garland and box up the pre-lit tree, the dust has just begun to settle on 2011 holiday commerce numbers. Early returns, particularly from Black Friday and Cyber Monday, signaled a major win for mobile commerce.

eBay, retailers partner on shopping promotion

Tim Peterson December 16, 2011

Retailers Toys R Us, Aeropostale and Dick's Sporting Goods have partnered with eBay to reward online shoppers with coupons to be redeemed in-store. The initiative launched Dec. 16 and runs through Dec. 19.

PayPal to launch mobile deals in 2012

Tim Peterson December 14, 2011

PayPal will begin to roll out a mobile deals service in the "next few weeks," said PayPal spokesman Anuj Nayar on Dec. 14. The eBay-owned company is partnering with approximately 200 U.S. merchants for the service, which be will opt-in only, he said.

Did eBay just create couch commerce?

Tim Peterson November 21, 2011

eBay's updated iPad app converts the TV's remote control into a consumer's personal shopper.

EBay acquires recommendation platform Hunch

Tim Peterson November 21, 2011

EBay has acquired recommendation platform Hunch. The acquisition closed on Nov. 21, eBay spokesperson Johnna Hoff said via email.

GSI Commerce names Barratt e-Dialog president

Tim Peterson October 11, 2011

E-commerce and interactive marketing services provider GSI Commerce has appointed Simone Barratt president of email and multichannel marketing service provider e-Dialog, the company said on Oct. 11. The hire took effect on Oct. 10, Barratt said.

Better than sex? eBay launches new campaign aimed at mobile shoppers

Melissa Hoffmann September 23, 2011

When you want it, you want it. And these days, you can get it while on a bench in the park, on the bus, on the beach, standing in line to buy groceries, basically anywhere. While driving? Maybe it's best to ignore that urge, especially considering many state's laws aimed at inattentive drivers.

EBay acquires social commerce firm The Gifts Project

Tim Peterson September 09, 2011

EBay has acquired social commerce firm The Gifts Project. The San Francisco-based company produces a platform that allows consumers to make purchases as a group from e-commerce sites.