eBay Preps for 'a Very Mobile Holiday Season'
/ November 13, 2012 2 COMMENTS

eBay is expecting a merry mobile holiday season this year and TechCrunch agrees. On Tuesday, the site reported that mobile-only dollars transacted by eBay users increased more than 200 percent in the third quarter, when compared to the same period in 2011. TechCrunch also noted, as eBay previously reported, that the company expects eBay mobile transactions to exceed…

eBay Report on 4G Underlines Importance of Mobile
/ November 2, 2012 1 COMMENTS

  An eBay report about the effects of limited 4G service in the United Kingdom is generating widespread news coverage in the country. According to the report, the lack of universal 4G service throughout the UK will cost the country’s economy £120 million, or roughly $192.5 million, in lost sales this Christmas season. At the…

eBay Ink Weekly Roundup – June 1 #InkRoundup
/ June 1, 2012 1 COMMENTS

PayPal Arranges Deals With 15 Retailers PayPal announced 15 new national retailers who are going to bring innovation and flexibility with PayPal’s offline payment and shopping solutions. PayPal is already accepted in about 2,000 Home Depot stores. “Consumers are relying on technology now more than ever to simplify their lives when it comes to shopping…

Got questions for the Social & Mobile Commerce Panel at #eBayOL? Let me know.
/ May 22, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Submit questions for the social and mobile commerce panel at eBay: On Location – Denver.

eBay Ink Weekly Roundup – May 18 #InkRoundup
/ May 18, 2012 0 COMMENTS

eBay UK Says Retail on Cusp of Third Wave of Tech Revolution eBay UK commissioned research by retail firm Conlumino shows that the retail industry is “on the cusp of a third wave of technological revolution.” After online and mobile, a new wave of shopping technologies will again present opportunities and challenges for the retail…

eBay Ink Weekly Roundup – May 11 #InkRoundup
/ May 11, 2012 1 COMMENTS

eBay Plans Second Development Center in India eBay Inc. unveiled plans for a new facility in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, where it’s expected 1,000 engineers will be employed in three years to develop software for online marketplace and payment platform divisions. The proposed facility is the second software development center in India for…

eBay Ink Weekly Roundup – May 4 #InkRoundup
/ May 4, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Available Now: eBay App Update for iPad It’s a big leap from the previous version, in that it’s a complete design overhaul, but the updated eBay for iPad app introduces a number of new features, most of which were suggested by users. The main attraction in the new and improved app may be the Retina-optimized…

eBay unveils all new iPad App 2.0; 5 minutes with eBay Mobile VP, Steve Yankovich
/ May 3, 2012 3 COMMENTS

eBay for iPad App 2.0 hits the iTunes store. Also includes video interview and demo with eBay Mobile VP, Steve Yankovich.

eBay Ink Weekly Roundup – April 27 #InkRoundup
/ April 27, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Magento Updates Support Multi-Channel Commerce This week, eBay’s Magento division announced new enhancements to its ecommerce software that includes mobile features and expanded integration of PayPal Payments. Updates include HTML5 for creating compelling shopping experiences. “From research to checkout and beyond, merchants can now drive conversions more effectively, increase order size and build customer loyalty,”…

eBay Ink Weekly Roundup – April 20 #InkRoundup
/ April 20, 2012 0 COMMENTS

eBay Q1 Earnings On Wednesday, eBay Inc reported quarterly sales and profit grew more than expected and raised its 2012 forecasts, citing growth in the e-commerce company’s Marketplaces and PayPal businesses. ebay’s stock rose 6.9 percent to $38.35 in extended trading, after hitting $38.83 – the highest level since late 2007. During the first quarter,…