All eBay articles – Page 3
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News
Black Friday sales ‘go gangbusters’ as shoppers splurge on deals
Brits smashed transaction records on Black Friday as cash-strapped consumers splurged on deals despite the cost-of-living crisis.
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Opinion
Murray Lambell: 'Retail needs to rewrite the way we do Black Friday'
The notorious Sales event has changed since its inception and no longer lives up to its promise of value, argues eBay UK general manager Murray Lambell
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Analysis
Seven ways UK retailers are making real progress on sustainability
With next week’s COP27 putting the climate emergency in the spotlight, Retail Week recognises retailers and brands already driving measurable progress, including eBay, Ikea, Decathlon and Lush
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Opinion
Murray Lambell: 'Strikes will be the grinch that ruins Christmas for retailers'
We stand ready to help small businesses impacted by postal strikes this golden quarter, says eBay UK boss Murray Lambell
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Analysis
Second Hand September: sustainability fad or fashion-forward moment?
As a fourth Second Hand September comes to an end, Retail Week asks whether the campaign has the potential to drive real change in retail – or is the growth of the secondhand economy better served in other ways?
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Opinion
‘Rising cost of living will test whether shoppers prioritise purpose-led purchasing over price’
Retailers that can combine value for money and purpose will be best placed to succeed now and in the long term, argues eBay UK general manager Murray Lambell
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News
eBay European boss poached by Asda owner TDR Capital
The head of eBay Europe, Rob Hattrell, is leaving the marketplace giant to join private equity firm and Asda co-owner TDR Capital in the autumn.
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News
Love Island partners with eBay to bring sustainable fashion to TV screens
eBay will act as reality TV show Love Island’s fashion partner, with contestants all wearing second-hand outfits.
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Opinion
‘Retail hardly features in the levelling-up debate – that’s a mistake’
Small, entrepreneurial retailers can be the drivers of redistributing wealth and opportunity across the UK, believes eBay UK general manager Murray Lambell.
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Analysis
Three trends propelling the UK’s busiest retail websites
Retail Week’s latest report reveals the retailers and brands leading the way in ecommerce and how online trading is set to evolve this year.
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News
eBay launches £1m investment programme for small businesses
eBay has unveiled an investment programme and regional roadshow, designed to help small online businesses navigate rising inflation and the impact of the pandemic.
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Data
Ranking: The UK’s 50 most-visited retail websites
Retail Week’s latest report showcases the businesses driving traffic in the crowded ecommerce market and reveals key insights for maximising customer retention.
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Opinion
‘Booming demand has spurred creation of more resale businesses’
The rising cost of living will power the growth of second-hand products and resale, maintains eBay UK general manager Murray Lambell.
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Data
League table: The UK’s busiest retail websites – Christmas 2021
Amazon and eBay emerged as the most-visited retail websites in the UK during the crucial Christmas period.
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Opinion
‘There is still room not only to survive but thrive in an Amazon-dominated world’
Ask any UK retail exec or investor what keeps them awake at night and sooner or later they will mention Amazon.
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Analysis
Who are retail’s next CEOs?
Retail Week speaks to a panel of industry experts to determine which executives will be in charge of the UK’s biggest retailers in the next five years.
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Opinion
‘Black Friday will be the first big test of a fragile retail supply chain’
The first Black Friday since the end of lockdown should be cause for celebration among us retailers.
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News
eBay predicts small businesses poised to profit from supply chain crisis
eBay has revealed that small businesses are likely to benefit from consumer uncertainty about stock and supply chain problems this Black Friday and festive season.
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Video
Watch: Workday, eBay and Wickes on how to achieve long-lasting D&I success
Organisations that promote employee ownership of diversity and inclusion (D&I) goals will have the greatest success in tackling inequality in the long term, according to Be Inspired’s expert panel.
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Opinion
‘Retailers cannot ignore the trend of purchasing with purpose’
Conscious consumerism is on the rise. According to the Co-op, ethical consumer spending hit record levels last year, swelling to more than £41bn.