(source: en.wikipedia.org)
There are many things one might think about when hearing the word “eBay” — auctions, collectables, the best place to find Happy Meal toys cataloged over the last 30 or so years — at this particular juncture, high-end furniture is probably not appearing on all that many...
Advertisers know that social media is a cost-effective way to reach potential customers they never could have reached before, and ever since Facebook introduced new targeting options, it became even easier for brands and advertisers to get their products directly in the face of the...
Ever seen a UFO? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing...
The latest retail sales statistics from the United States Commerce Department show that eCommerce is still growing, albeit at a slower pace than has been seen recently. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Alibaba is warning China’s retailers that it plans to revolutionize the nation’s retail sector. According to Internet Retailer, in a letter to shareholders sent on October 13, CEO Daniel Zhang outlined plans to make product manufacturing, distribution and service more efficient by “upgrading” traditional systems...
MercadoLibre, a Latin American eCommerce technology company, announced on Thursday (Oct. 13) that it is commencing an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock offered by its existing stockholders, eBay and eBay’s subsidiary, eBay International Treasury Center. MercadoLibre will not receive any proceeds from the...
Recurly announces new gift subscriptions and a choice between gift cards and gift plans. Over 40 percent of consumers prefer to receive gift cards, which makes them a powerful promotional tool for businesses to attract new subscribers.
Walmart is not giving up the race against Amazon just yet. A prominent Wall Street firm has laid out a plan for the number two ecommerce competitor, which leverages Walmart’s strong position in the grocery sector, its recent acquisition of Jet.com and its pharmacy, health...
Facebook is trying to “teach a dog new tricks.” The social media platform wants to change the behavior of its users and have them buy, sell, and pay for goods without leaving the site. But, “behavioral debt” might be a challenge difficult to overcome, according...
