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Second-hand fashion hits 187 million pounds on eBay

Danielle Wightman-Stone10 September 2019

Ebay has revealed that the UK second-hand fashion market is experiencing a 187 million pound boom as the ‘Blue Planet effect’ prompts UK consumers to ‘c

Business

eBay posts 2 percent rise in Q2 revenues

Prachi Singh18 July 2019

For the quarter to June 30, 2019, eBay Inc. reported revenue of of 2.7 billion dollars, up 2 percent on reported basis and 4 percent on a foreign exchange (FX

Retail

July sales heat up as retailers compete with Amazon's Prime Day

Robyn Turk15 July 2019

Amazon kicked off its two-day sales event, Prime Day, today and its competitors are trying to beat the retail giant at its own game. Retailers including Targe

Vintage retailer What Goes Around Comes Around teams with Ebay

Retail

Vintage retailer What Goes Around Comes Around teams with Ebay

Robyn Turk11 June 2019

Luxury vintage retailer What Goes Around Comes Around is partnering with Ebay on the sale of over 1,300 items. While the retailer has previously partnered wit

Business

eBay posts strong Q1, raises revenue and EPS outlook

Prachi Singh24 April 2019

eBay Inc. delivered revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 of 2.6 billion dollars, an increase of 2 percent on an as-reported basis and 4 percent on a f

Business

eBay announces first quarterly dividend after strong holiday quarter

Prachi Singh30 January 2019

Ecommerce company eBay Inc. delivered revenue of 2.9 billion dollars, up 6 percent on both an as-reported basis and a FX-neutral basis, driven by GMV of 24.6

Retail

International sellers who do not pay VAT banned from online marketplaces

Don-Alvin Adegeest 13 January 2019

International sellers on UK marketplaces including Amazon and eBay are being banned following a crackdown on non-payment of tax. According to the BBC, t

Retail

Sneakers, faux fur and Off-White: 2018’s trends according to eBay

Marjorie van Elven12 November 2018

*Rest assured: if something is trending, you will find it on eBay. The e-commerce giant has published its 2018 Shopping Report, revealing the best selling pro

Business

eBay reports Q3 revenue growth of 6 percent

Prachi Singh31 October 2018

eBay Inc. revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 of 2.6 billion dollars, increased 6 percent on as-reported basis and 6 percent on a foreign exchan

Retail

eBay expands ‘Retail Revival’ to the UK

Danielle Wightman-Stone1 October 2018

Online marketplace eBay has extended its ‘Retail Revival’ programme, which aims to support and grow small businesses, while strengthen local economies by

Retail

eBay expands luxury authentication program to watches

Marjorie van Elven10 September 2018

eBay is taking one more step to combat the sale of fake luxury goods on its platform. The marketplace has announced the expansion of its luxury authenticatio

Retail

eBay launches visual search

Don-Alvin Adegeest 26 July 2018

Visual search, while hardly a novel concept, is quickly becoming a tool for e-commerce platforms to allow users and customers to search for what they want

Business

eBay reports Q2 revenue growth of 9 percent

Prachi Singh19 July 2018

eBay Inc., for its second quarter ended June 30, 2018 delivered revenue of 2.6 billion dollars, up 9 percent on reported basis and 6 percent on FX neutral bas

Fashion

eBay launches exclusive Pride collection with Henry Holland in the UK

Marjorie van Elven28 June 2018

eBay is the latest in a series of retailers launching capsule collections in celebration of Pride. The e-tailer’s British division has partnered up with de

Fashion

eBay kicks off its first community sneaker drop

Marjorie van Elven14 June 2018

eBay has announced its first-ever community sneaker drop. The e-commerce giant has invited sneaker aficionados from all over the world to list their most cov

eBay launches self-serve advertising for designers and seamstresses

Retail

eBay launches self-serve advertising for designers and seamstresses

Vivian Hendriksz14 June 2018

eBay, the leading online marketplace, has launched 'eBay Local Services Ads,' a new product designed to help local service organisations reach new customers

eBay partners up with Middle Eastern e-tailer noon.com

Retail

eBay partners up with Middle Eastern e-tailer noon.com

Marjorie van Elven13 June 2018

Shoppers in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia will now be able to buy products from eBay sellers from all over the world, thanks to a partnership bet

Business

A closer look at the fashion companies that made this year’s Fortune 500 list

Marjorie van Elven25 May 2018

Walmart has topped Fortune magazine’s list of the 500 most valuable companies in the US once more. 16 other fashion retailers have also made the list,

eBay and PayPal finalise new payment deal

Business

eBay and PayPal finalise new payment deal

Danielle Wightman-Stone24 April 2018

Auction marketplace eBay has confirmed that it will offer PayPal as a way to pay on its website until July 2023, making PayPal a payment option on its new int

eBay to acquire Giosis’ Japan business

Business

eBay to acquire Giosis’ Japan business

Danielle Wightman-Stone1 March 2018

Auction marketplace eBay has confirmed that it is expanding its presence in Japan with the acquisition of Giosis’ Japan business, including the online shopp

Retail

'Holiday' fashion to top shoppers' lists this Christmas

Vivian Hendriksz8 November 2017

London - With the Christmas trading period kicking off this month, fashion retailers across the nation are preparing for the festive season as shoppers begin

Fashion

eBay launches eBay Authenticate

Kristopher Fraser16 October 2017

As more customers turn to the secondhand market to get their hands on luxury goods, especially handbags, the question of how to tell if a bag is authentic a

Fashion

UK shoppers to spend it all on the perfect costume for Halloween 2017

Vivian Hendriksz6 October 2017

London - The nation is set to embrace its spooky side this autumn as Halloween overtakes Valentine’s Day as the UK’s third biggest retail event. More

Business

eBay expands free Click & Collect services across the UK

Vivian Hendriksz21 September 2017

London - eBay has announced a new collaboration with Doddle to expand its Click & Collect services across the UK. The new deal allows eBay sellers and consu

People

Adriane Brown and Diana Farrell appointed to eBay board

Prachi Singh20 September 2017

eBay Inc. has appointed Adriane Brown and Diana Farrell to its board of directors. Brown is currently an advisor with Intellectual Ventures, LLC, where she pr

Business

Ebay's deal with online fashion boutique Spring, a threat to Amazon's fashion dream?

Angela Gonzalez-Rodriguez15 September 2017

ANALYSISEbay announcement of a partnership with Spring, an online retailer stocking brands including Chloe, David Yurman and Rag & Bone, comes at a time when

Retail

Ebay launch new digital concept to mark New York Fashion Week

Georgie Lillington6 September 2017

eBay have launched #MyFashionWeek with shoppable fashion sketches to celebrate the start of New York Fashion Week. Posted on the eBay Fashion homepage, the

Retail

Potential ban on sale of luxury goods unsettles online retail

Simone Preuss28 July 2017

Online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, already having a tough time with the sale of luxury articles, could soon face a sales ban on these items within the

Business

eBay partners with InstantLuxe.com to fight against counterfeiting

Vivian Hendriksz23 June 2017

London - eBay has partnered up with InstantLuxe.com in order to strengthen its luxury offering and fight against online counterfeiters. The new partners

Retail

Could luxury brands ban platforms from selling their products online?

Don-Alvin Adegeest 31 March 2017

The question if luxury brands should be sold in online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay or Alibaba has now become a legal issue, and has reached the highest c

Business

eBay delivers strong GMV and revenue growth in Q4

Prachi Singh27 January 2017

eBay delivered gross merchandise volume (GMV) for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 of 22.3 billion dollars, increasing 5 percent on a foreign exchange (FX)

UK Christmas shopping starts in August

Retail

UK Christmas shopping starts in August

Don-Alvin Adegeest 24 August 2016

A late summer heatwave may have enveloped the UK, but the bank holiday this weekend is the start of the Christmas shopping season, according to eBay's adver

Business

eBay Q2 revenues increase 7 percent

Prachi Singh21 July 2016

REPORTeBay reported GMV of 20.9 billion dollars, a rise of 6 percent on FX neutral basis and 4 percent on as-reported basis for the quarter ended June 30, 201

Fashion

Myer creates virtual reality department store

Danielle Wightman-Stone1 June 2016

Australian retailer Myer in partnership with eBay has launched the world’s first virtual reality department store that enables consumers to explore and shop

Fashion

Apple to launch 'shopping' category in app store

Vivian Hendriksz27 October 2015

Apple to launch 'shopping' category in app store

Business

eBay buys Twice, parts ways with PayPal and reinforces its fashion strategy

Angela Gonzalez-Rodriguez27 July 2015

eBay buys Twice, parts ways with PayPal and reinforces its fashion strategy

Fashion

Karen Millen blocks 2.6 million pounds worth of counterfeit sales

Vivian Hendriksz15 June 2015

Karen Millen blocks 2.6 million pounds worth of counterfeit sales

Fashion

Victoria Beckham to sell Harper's designer wardrobe for charity

Vivian Hendriksz11 June 2015

Victoria Beckham to sell Harper's designer wardrobe for charity

Retail

Xiu.com eyes up European brands to branch out into China

Vivian Hendriksz24 March 2015

Xiu.com eyes up European brands to branch out into China

People

Navabi taps Miriam Lahage as chief merchant

Vivian Hendriksz5 March 2015

Navabi taps Miriam Lahage as chief merchant

BFC reprising eBay pop-up

Fashion

BFC reprising eBay pop-up

Danielle Wightman-Stone16 February 2015

BFC reprising eBay pop-up

eBay appoints senior director of soft goods

People

eBay appoints senior director of soft goods

Danielle Wightman-Stone7 January 2015

eBay appoints senior director of soft goods

Retail

Unwanted Christmas gifts find new recipients via eBay

Vivian Hendriksz29 December 2014

Unwanted Christmas gifts find new recipients via eBay

Retail

Rebecca Minkoff and eBay unveil the future of retailing: 'Connected Store'

Vivian Hendriksz3 December 2014

Rebecca Minkoff and eBay unveil the future of retailing: 'Connected Store'

eBay to offer credit to small businesses

Design

eBay to offer credit to small businesses

23 July 2014

eBay to offer credit to small businesses

Fashion

The BFC and eBay introduce new initiative for contemporary designers

23 July 2014

The BFC and eBay introduce new initiative for contemporary designers

LVMH and eBay bury hatchet after long-drawn counterfeit spat

Design

LVMH and eBay bury hatchet after long-drawn counterfeit spat

18 July 2014

LVMH and eBay bury hatchet after long-drawn counterfeit spat

Westfield launches cashless car park payments

Design

Westfield launches cashless car park payments

7 July 2014

Westfield launches cashless car park payments

Peacocks opens store on eBay

Design

Peacocks opens store on eBay

16 June 2014

Peacocks opens store on eBay

eBay to launch Designer Collective

Design

eBay to launch Designer Collective

10 June 2014

eBay to launch Designer Collective

eBay victim of cyber attack

Design

eBay victim of cyber attack

21 May 2014

eBay victim of cyber attack

eBay to boost India's retailers

Design

eBay to boost India's retailers

22 April 2014

eBay to boost India's retailers

Fashion

Ebay launches eBay Collections on UK site

18 March 2014

Ebay launches eBay Collections on UK site

Ebay Inc. obtains PhiSix for 3D virtual fitting

Design

Ebay Inc. obtains PhiSix for 3D virtual fitting

20 February 2014

eBay Inc. obtains PhiSix for 3D virtual fitting

Mothercare targets online growth with eBay

Design

Mothercare targets online growth with eBay

7 February 2014

Mothercare targets online growth with eBay

Fashion

UK: the leading global exporter of online goods in 2013

21 January 2014

UK: the leading global exporter of online goods in 2013

Debenhams expands eBay offer

Design

Debenhams expands eBay offer

26 November 2013

Debenhams expands eBay offer

Video

Isabel Marant H&M strikes eBay

11 November 2013

Isabel Marant H&M strikes eBay

Ebay to launch Shutl courier service in London by 2014

Design

Ebay to launch Shutl courier service in London by 2014

25 October 2013

eBay to launch Shutl courier service in London by 2014

Video

Holly Fulton for eBay

10 September 2013

Holly Fulton for eBay

Fashion

eBay pilots fashion personalisation service

13 August 2013

eBay pilots fashion personalisation service

Ebay achieves 'Super Sunday' through mobile use

Design

Ebay achieves 'Super Sunday' through mobile use

10 December 2012

Ebay achieves 'Super Sunday' through mobile use

Fashion

eBay no longer hotbed for collaborative fashion

10 December 2012

eBay no longer hotbed for collaborative fashion

Ebay launches social media based pop-up store

Design

Ebay launches social media based pop-up store

30 November 2012

Ebay launches social media based pop-up store

Ebay is the new high street

Design

Ebay is the new high street

26 November 2012

Ebay is the new high street

Ebay launches the Holiday Collective

Design

Ebay launches the Holiday Collective

14 November 2012

eBay launches the Holiday Collective

Fashion

Ebay to enter luxury fashion in China with Xiu.com

13 November 2012

EBay to enter luxury fashion in China with Xiu.com

Fashion

Ebay to re-enter Chinese market

5 November 2012

Ebay to re-enter Chinese market

Ebay trials click&collect service in UK

Design

Ebay trials click&collect service in UK

24 September 2012

Ebay trials click&collect service in UK

eBay launches first designer pop-up

Design

eBay launches first designer pop-up

12 September 2012

eBay launches first designer pop-up

Fashion

eBay to sponsor Fashion Forward

25 July 2012

eBay to sponsor Fashion Forward

eBay appoints first UK and Ireland marketing director

Design

eBay appoints first UK and Ireland marketing director

13 June 2012

eBay appoints first UK and Ireland marketing director

MandMDirect launch eBay charity drive

Design

MandMDirect launch eBay charity drive

19 April 2012

MandMDirect launch eBay charity drive

Ebay to open a pop up store

Design

Ebay to open a pop up store

18 November 2011

Ebay to open a pop up store

Fashion

Ebay calls for m-commerce support

14 November 2011

Ebay calls for m-commerce support

Fashion

Facebook and Ebay in mammoth collaboration

13 October 2011

Facebook and Ebay in mammoth collaboration

eBay UK launches Shopping Basket

Design

eBay UK launches Shopping Basket

12 October 2011

eBay UK launches Shopping Basket

Fashion

Ebay launches Fashion Outlet campaign

4 October 2011

Ebay launches Fashion Outlet campaign

Fashion

Bootcut jeans outselling skinny jeans

3 October 2011

Bootcut jeans outselling skinny jeans

Ebay revenue up 25%

Design

Ebay revenue up 25%

25 July 2011

Ebay revenue up 25%

Fashion

Tablets are the new window shopping

31 May 2011

Tablets are the new window shopping

Fashion boosts eBay's sales

Design

Fashion boosts eBay's sales

2 May 2011

Fashion boosts eBay's sales

Fashion

Paypal accelerates Ebay growth

28 April 2011

Paypal accelerates ebay growth

Fashion

Online retail sales flourish

18 April 2011

Online retail sales flourish

Fashion

Ebay's bet for fashion pays back

21 January 2011

Ebay's bet for fashion pays back

Fashion

Ebay buys online fashion club

22 December 2010

Ebay buys online fashion club

Fashion

eBay’s Kate Middleton effect

22 December 2010

eBay’s Kate Middleton effect

Fashion

Ebay steps up fashion ad campaign

14 September 2010

Ebay steps up fashion ad campaign

Celebrities auction shoes on eBay for charity

Design

Celebrities auction shoes on eBay for charity

26 July 2010

Celebrities auction shoes on eBay for charity

L'Oreal and eBay in dispute

Fashion

L'Oreal and eBay in dispute

FashionUnited11 March 2009

L'Oreal and eBay in dispute

eBay personnel shake-up

Fashion

eBay personnel shake-up

FashionUnited8 October 2008

eBay personnel shake-up

eBay warns of slowdown

Fashion

eBay warns of slowdown

FashionUnited17 July 2008

eBay warns of slowdown

Tiffany loses eBay battle

Fashion

Tiffany loses eBay battle

FashionUnited15 July 2008

Tiffany loses eBay battle

eBay sued by LVMH

Fashion

eBay sued by LVMH

FashionUnited3 July 2008

eBay sued by LVMH

Ebay profits surge during weak dollar

Fashion

Ebay profits surge during weak dollar

FashionUnited17 April 2008

Ebay profits surge during weak dollar

Click & buy fashion

Fashion

Click & buy fashion

FashionUnited1 December 2006

Click & buy fashion

Ebay most successful e-tailer

Fashion

Ebay most successful e-tailer

FashionUnited20 October 2006

Ebay most successful e-tailer

Ebay launches Ebay Express in UK

Fashion

Ebay launches Ebay Express in UK

FashionUnited2 October 2006

Ebay launches Ebay Express in UK

Ebay sets up business site

Fashion

Ebay sets up business site

FashionUnited10 July 2006

Ebay sets up business site

TJ Hughes first eBay department store

Fashion

TJ Hughes first eBay department store

FashionUnited20 January 2006

TJ Hughes first eBay department store