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eBay enlists its shoppers’ help to improve its site

EBay has launched an experimental space where eBay shoppers can test, interact with, and offer input on the online marketplace’s new products and features.

Posted 02/10/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

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eBay announces a new fee structure

In an effort to attract more sellers and listings to its online marketplace, eBay announced today pricing changes that reduce listing fees for fixed-price items and do away with listing fees for sellers who occasionally auction items on its site.

Posted 01/26/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

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eBay’s merchandise sales soar 24% in the fourth quarter

The value of merchandise sold on the eBay marketplace rose 24% year over year in the fourth quarter, eBay reported today. The company’s revenue grew 16% compared to a year ago.

Posted 01/20/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

/ Marketing

eBay plans to appeal $2.55 million fine by a French court

Ebay says it has made a good faith effort to halt sales of such items as Loewe perfumes, in keeping with a 2008 injunction. But eBay says some sellers are deliberately misrepresenting products to get around eBay’s efforts to stop such sales.

Posted 12/01/2009Zak StamborPost a comment

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eBay and PayPal integrate with sister payment service Bill Me Later

EBay and its alternative payment service PayPal will now offer online shoppers the Bill Me Later payment option that lets consumers buy on credit. Online shoppers can now use Bill Me Later on eBay and at merchants that accept PayPal Express Checkout.

Posted 10/20/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

/ Technology

eBay makes management changes as it plans to focus more on technology

EBay this week announced a major management change and two new initiatives that will place more focus on technology. The moves are an effort by eBay to improve the platform and customer experience on the marketplace, one expert says.

Posted 09/23/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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eBay agrees to sell Skype to focus on e-marketplace and PayPal

In a deal that values its Skype Internet telephone communications service at $2.75 billion, eBay has agreed to sell a 65% stake in it for just over $2 billion to an investment group that will operate Skype as a standalone company, eBay said today.

Posted 09/01/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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eBay will give top discounts to small retailers—if they offer good service

EBay announced a series of changes today that will take effect in the fall. Among them is a new Top-Rated Seller category that will highlight highly rated retailers, including thousands that have been too small to qualify as eBay PowerSellers.

Posted 07/27/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment