Slate Magazine (blog) EBay to open 'shoppable windows' in New YorkSan Jose Mercury NewsThis is the latest effort by eBay to work more closely with large retailers that are looking to reach more online and mobile shoppers. The company has attracted some large retailers, such as Target Corp, to its …
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Read More »eBay Forms Partnership With India’s Snapdeal – All Things Digital
Economic Times eBay Forms Partnership With India's SnapdealAll Things DigitalThe e-commerce giant is leading a $50 million investment in three-year-old Indian competitor Snapdeal.com that also includes a multiyear commercial partnership with the fast-growing online retailer. The funding round, which also includes participation …eBay invests big in Indian ecommerce outfit SnapdealMemeburneBay …
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Read More »Amazon and eBay just started a battle for the last major e-commerce frontier – Quartz
Livemint Amazon and eBay just started a battle for the last major e-commerce frontierQuartzYesterday eBay said it will enter into a partnership with Snapdeal, an online marketplace in which it is already a big investor. The new deal will see eBay gain access to Snapdeal's 18 million users—more then three …
Read More »Winona man faces felony drug charges after trying to flee post office on bicycle – Winona Daily News
Winona man faces felony drug charges after trying to flee post office on bicycleWinona Daily NewsSearch warrants had been signed Monday authorizing law enforcement officers to search the Winona man's person, residence and a package waiting for him at the Winona Post Office, Winona County Sheriff's chief deputy Ron Ganrude …
Read More »At the farmers market, with food stamps – Iowa Public Radio
At the farmers market, with food stampsIowa Public RadioAbout 47 million Americans are enrolled in SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps. Most of the money is spent at grocery stores, but an increasing amount is finding its way to small, local markets. In 2008, only 753 local farms and …
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In the past 24 hours, India’s incredibly weird e-commerce market got not one but two votes of confidence. Yesterday eBay said it will enter into a partnership with Snapdeal, an online marketplace in which … More: continued here
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