PayPal to axe 3% of workforce- 400 jobs to go?
Paypal is planning to lay off some 300 and 400 employees within the next few weeks, as the onlne payments giant looks to streamline operations.
eBay
eBay revamps site with Pinterest-style layout
Online marketplace eBay has today rolled out a new website, with a strong visual style similar to Pinterest.
eBay redesigns logo with modern look
eBay has unveiled its new look logo, as the online marketplace looks to convey a sleek modern image awayfrom its manic auction-based origins. The primary-coloured logo has been scaled down from the manic lettering it displayed for almost two decades, and will now showcase the company’s name in a more modern way.
Mobile phone ‘most important digital possession’ to 10-15 year olds
The mobile phone is considered the most important digital possession amongst 10-15 year olds, with BlackBerry’s BBM remaining the top brand, according to new research.
Hocus bogus? eBay bans spells, psychics and potion listings
eBay has stirred up controversy by banning the sale of spells, potions and other supernatural paraphernalia via its online marketplace.
Nearly half of US smartphone owners use mobile shopping apps
Almost half (47%) of all smartphone owners in the U.S. use mobile shopping apps, with established online players eBay and Amazon.com leading in popularity, according to new research.
Apple eyes Pinterest rival ‘The Fancy’
Apple is in talks to buy up Pinterest rival The Fancy, as it looks to bolster its social media tools and grow its ecommerce revenue.
eBay tests same-day delivery with ‘eBay Now’
eBay is testing a same-day delivery service dubbed eBay Now, as the online marketplace looks to rival Amazon.
Facebook commerce ‘worth £3.1bn’ in next 3 years
Selling through Facebook (f-commerce) is set to be worth £3.1 billion for UK businesses over the next 3 years, according to new research.
New boss at R.O.EYE
Affiliate marketing firm firm R.O.EYE has appointed Gavin Male as Managing Director.