All eBay articles – Page 5
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News
Shopify sales surge to topple rival eBay for first time
Shopify has registered a surge in second-quarter sales as revenues raked in through its websites surpassed those of rival eBay for the first time.
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Analysis
The Big Question: Will an online sales tax level retail’s playing field?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering an online sales tax to raise £2bn a year. Industry experts offer their views on whether this mooted move could level the playing field between digital and high street businesses.
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News
Ebay UK records lockdown surge in new businesses
Ebay UK has reported a lockdown start-up boom as the number of new businesses joining the platform more than doubled in the second quarter.
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News
eBay teams up with NHS to bolster healthcare staff access to PPE
eBay has been drafted in by the NHS to build a dedicated portal on its website from which healthcare workers across the UK can order personal protective equipment (PPE).
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News
eBay cracks down on ‘price gouging’ profiteers during coronavirus
Online marketplace eBay has restricted sales of a raft of products in an effort to stop profiteering during the coronavirus crisis.
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Opinion
eBay boss Hattrell: Rates are crushing innovative spirit of small businesses
All eyes this week will be on Rishi Sunak as he steps up to present his first Budget. The timing could hardly be worse for the government as they face the twin challenge of containing coronavirus while keeping the economy moving. I suspect there will be some late nights in Downing Street this week.
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News
eBay calls for SMEs to have bigger say on trade deals
Online marketplace eBay has called for the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses to have a greater say in future trade negotiations.
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eBay unveils first UK concept store
eBay has launched a pop-up store in Wolverhampton which showcases products from small local businesses.
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Data
Online search ranking: Homewares
Updated quarterly, our online search rankings – in association with Pi Datametrics – chart the top 20 websites by product search terms.
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News
Ebay sues Amazon for ‘illegally luring’ sellers
Online marketplace eBay is suing rival Amazon amid claims that the etail goliath poached its third-party sellers.
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Analysis
Tech. talking points: AI, tech talent and marketplaces
From AI to the speed of innovation and the dearth of women in digital careers, Tech. 2018 covered some of the biggest retail issues of the moment.
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Analysis
The new tech shaping retail customer experience
Retail Week uncovers the cutting-edge technologies UK retailers should be aware of if they want to meet ever-increasing consumer demands.
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Opinion
Opinion: HMRC’s Iceland probe shows warped priorities
Because life is short, and resources aren’t unlimited, we all have to decide on our priorities.
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News
eBay launches AI-powered celebrity style matcher
eBay has launched AI-powered celebrity style-matching content for its fashion offer, using visual search to link outfits with its inventory.
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Analysis
The disruptors: Who are the new value retail players?
The value sector is the latest focus of Retail Week’s ‘The disruptors’ series, which looks at the businesses creating waves across the industry.
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Interview
eBay’s UK boss on the tech that will kill smartphones
eBay’s UK vice-president Rob Hattrell talks to Retail Week about visual search, fidget spinners and how content is driving sales.
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News
Shutl stops same-day delivery as it ramps up eBay offer
Delivery business Shutl will no longer offer retailers same-day delivery and will instead accelerate work on its eBay delivery platform.
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Analysis
Analysis: Secrets of success from the top 30 international retailers
Our Top 30 International Retailers report reveals which businesses are achieving success overseas and their international strategies.
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Opinion
Opinion: How visual search is changing online retail
In an era driven by social culture, customers are becoming increasingly reliant on images – and the power of imagery has not been ignored by retailers.
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Video
Watch: eBay showcases subconscious shopping experience
Online marketplace eBay is pushing for deeper personalisation on its platform in an attempt to create a more serendipitous ecommerce experience.