/ Marketing

eBay acquires a site that sells products from the developing world

Online auction site eBay Inc. has acquired World of Good Inc., which sells so-called “fair trade” products from the developing world.

Posted 02/26/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Alibris buys a software developer that specializes in online marketplaces

Alibris, which operates Alibris.com, an online marketplace for new and used books, CDs and DVDs, is buying Monsoon, which provides desktop software that allows sellers to list and sell on a variety of marketplaces, including Amazon, eBay and Alibris.

Posted 02/23/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

/ Technology

Legislators aim to curb retail crime, including in online marketplaces

Senators and Congressmen have introduced three bills that target organized retail crime. The bills would affect how marketplaces such as eBay operate, as well as how retail sellers acquire their merchandise.

Posted 03/06/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

/ Marketing

Video shopping company Shopflick gets $7 million in funding

Online video shopping marketplace Shopflick has received $7 million in funding. Shopflick allows web sellers to create online shops with videos that provide information about how the products were made and who created them.

Posted 07/17/2008Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ Technology

eBay’s wholesale business grows 465% in Q2 over year-ago period

Under a redesigned section for wholesale trading, eBay’s wholesale business grew 465% in the second quarter year-to-year, eBay Inc. reports. The service has attracted small retailers.

Posted 09/05/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ Technology

Why the line between auctions and other online marketplaces is blurring

Ebay has virtually 100% of online auctions. But its biggest difference from Amazon isn’t so much pricing format as audience, says Channel Advisor.

Posted 04/03/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

Mass merchants’ web sites evolve

By crafting innovative ways to help shoppers shop, these mass merchants have positioned themselves to be formidable online players.

Posted 12/01/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

/ Press Release

MasterCard Worldwide Launches iPhone App

The app for MasterCard’s MarketPlace enables shoppers to receive deals.

Posted 07/08/2010

/ Press Release

Channel Intelligence Launches Performance Marketplace Service for Retailers

New Program Provides Total Management of Marketplace Feeds, Including Product Matching, Optimization and Data Delivery ORLANDO, Fla. - (March 18, 2010) - Channel Intelligence (CI) today announced a new Performance Marketplace service to help retailers sell products more effectively through online marketplaces such as Amazon.com, eBay, Buy.com and Sears. The service provides exceptional returns for advertisers, who pay fees based on CI`s actual...

Posted 03/19/2010