Ebay has acquired PhiSix Fashion Labs, a computer graphics startup that makes 3D models of clothing, in a bid to offer customers a virtual fitting room. The e-commerce giant is like its peers trying to grow its share of online apparel purchases. Research firm eMarketer has forecast that online retail sales in the U.S. of…
EBay CEO John Donahoe has come out swinging in a series of interviews, arguing that PayPal should remain part of eBay and not spun off as activist investor Carl Icahn is demanding. More: continued here
Ebay Makes Trying on Your Clothes Online a RealityAmerican Live WireWondering whether a piece of clothing will fit your body has been a problem for online shoppers since the inception of the internet and commerce. eBay took steps today to revolutionize online clothes shopping. eBay Inc. announced it's acquisition of … More: continued here
RT (blog) Why soldiers are increasingly relying on food stampsCBS NewsOne reason for jump in food-stamp usage among soldiers could be the relatively low pay awarded to junior members of the military, with the least experienced active duty soldiers bringing home a little over $18,300 per year. That would qualify a soldier …Military Families' Reliance…
BBC News Classic locomotives in Wales on new Royal Mail stampsBBC NewsA set of stamps celebrating four of Wales' classic steam locomotives is being unveiled by Royal Mail. The Hunslet No. 589 Blanche on the Ffestiniog Railway will be featured, along with the LMS 7720 which ran between Gwynedd and Anglesey. Two other … More: continued…
eBay Acquires 3D Clothing Simulator Company PhiSixWebProNewseBay announced that it has acquired computer graphics company PhiSix, which creates 3D models of clothing from photos, pattern files and other sources. These graphics, according to the company, can simulate the actual behavior of the clothes, so people … More: continued here
IDG News Service – Ebay has acquired PhiSix Fashion Labs, a computer graphics startup that makes 3D models of clothing, in a bid to offer customers a virtual fitting room. More: continued here
THE price of a basic stamp will rise from 60 cents to 70 cents from March 31. More: continued here
On Becoming an eBay MillionaireEcommerceBytes (blog)It's been a long time since news outlets hyped the potential riches that could be made by selling on eBay, but Australia's newspaper The Age published a piece today titled, "So you want to be an eBay millionaire?" The newspaper profiled two sellers who …and more » More: continued here
KCET Military Families Are Using Food Stamps More Than EverGovExec.comMembers of the military redeemed almost $104 million worth of food stamps at commissaries from October 2012 through September 2013 fiscal year, as first reported by CNN. The figure has risen consistently since the economic recession hit in fiscal 2009.A Reminder: Military Families Use Food StampsKCETMilitary…