Online flash sale site Rue La La, which counts eBay (EBAY.O) as an investor, is exploring a sale that could value the company at around $400 million (235.5 million pounds), people familiar with the matter said on Monday. Boston-based Rue La La, which has attracted interest from online shopping site …

Bill would name Dublin post office after two fallen central Ohio service menColumbus DispatchWASHINGTON – Two fallen central Ohio service members are one step closer to having a Dublin U.S. post office named after them. The House of Representatives today passed by a voice vote a bill that would rename …

How to Play E-Commerce: Buy eBay and Short AmazonWall St. Cheat SheetEBay started out as an online auction house, and it still does this. But it has expanded its eBay auction house to include a marketplace that allows buyers and sellers to come together. Like with Amazon's retail hosting business …

LAKE WINOLA — People in a Wyoming County community are voicing their concerns after learning about changes that will impact the area’s post office. The Lake Winola post office is just one of thousands nationwide facing cuts that include reducing hours and eliminating jobs. Some people in Wyoming County aren’t …

EBay to Experiment With Selling Mechanics' ServicesBloombergEBay Inc. (EBAY) plans to experiment with selling auto mechanics' services alongside car parts, said Devin Wenig, president of the marketplaces business, in an expansion of the e-commerce company's offerings. “EBay will start a small test this fall in …eBay Inc (EBAY)'s Comeback with …

State senator reimbursing state $4500 for mileage to post officeHeraldNetOLYMPIA — State Sen. Pam Roach will reimburse the state more than $4,500 for mileage she charged to pick up mail at a post–office box where she received both legislative and campaign mail.Senator to repay expenses after campaign questionsCT Postall 12 …

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EBay Inc. plans to experiment with selling auto mechanics' services alongside car parts, said Devin Wenig, president of the marketplaces business, in an expansion of the e-commerce company's offerings. More: continued here

You Can Buy a Business on EBay!New York Times (blog)One of my favorite things about writing for this blog is that I get to have interesting conversations with people about things I've never considered. Take buying a business on eBay. Never in a thousand years would I have guessed that …

Watch moment police officer 'STAMPS on suspect's head' while he is being …Mirror.co.ukAfter a couple of minutes, Edouard walks away from the scene as other officers deal with Cuffee before returning when he appears to stamp on his head. One man shouts: "Look at your officer. You see that?" Police …