Microsoft partners Gumtree for search ad initiative on Bing
Bing Ads has launched a new syndication partnership with classified site Gumtree.com.
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Halfords debuts online marketplace to test ecommerce trends
Halfords has launched its new online Marketplace as the bicycle and car accessories retailer looks to test ecommerce trends.
eBay rich list: 30 biggest sellers revealed for first time
The first-ever eBay ‘rich list’ has been published – and reveals that Britain’s top sellers are raking in up to £17m a year trading on the site.
PayPal worth more than eBay in $50bn market debut
PayPal has completed its separation from eBay, making its stock debut with a higher market value than its parent company.
PayPal and eBay split into separate companies
eBay and PayPal are today splitting their operations into two individual companies, having traded together since eBay bought PayPal in 2002.
Biggest Google advertisers: Ebay tops shopping ads as Amazon leads AdWords
Online marketplace eBay is the most visible website in Google Shopping PLAs (Product Listing Ads) displayed in Google.com searches while Amazon is the most visible in Google AdWords pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, according to new research.
Ad-free social network Ello finally opens to public with iPhone app
Ad free social network Ello is finally opening up to the public, swapping its invite-only membership for a public iPhone app.
Google adds ‘buy’ buttons to mobile search results
Google is taking on Amazon and eBay with a ‘Buy’ button that lets mobile users purchase items from search results, according to a news report.
China ecommerce trends: Alibaba tests drone deliveries
Alibaba is testing delivering online orders via drones for its Taobao service with a one-off, three day campaign in China.
eBay to axe 2,400 jobs ahead of PayPal sell off
eBay is planning to cut 2,400 jobs in the first quarter as the online marketplace prepares to sell off its Paypal division as part of an efficiency drive.