Already China's eBay (and then some), Alibaba is setting its sights on …Seeking AlphaAlready China's eBay (and then some), Alibaba is setting its sights on becoming the logistics backbone of China's e-commerce industry (worth an estimated $190B in 2012). The company's China Smart Logistics Network (CSN), officially launched today, …and more » More: continued here
Royal Mail offers 'click and collect'The IndependentThe company said it will be the biggest service of its kind, with Post Office branches opening longer so that online goods can be collected. Nick Landon, managing director of Royal Mail Parcels, said: "We are well placed to benefit from the growth in e … More: continued here
Investigators: Man Confesses to Burglaries after Victim Finds Gold Watch on eBayKTXLOne of 28-year-old Thomas Johnson's alleged victims reportedly saw her stolen gold watch on eBay, after her home was burglarized May 17. Sheriff's investigators say the watch was being sold by a Grass Valley jewelry store, who got the watch the day of ……
POST offices in the North East were among more than 100 across the country forced to close for a day of strikes. More: continued here
Congressman Quotes Jesus in Bid to Gut Food StampsHuffington Post (blog)GOP Congressman Stephen Fincher is on a mission from God. He wants to drastically cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps, for 47 million of our poorest citizens. He supports a rider on the farm bill that would … More: continued…
Are eBay Auctions A Thing Of The Past?Huffington PostAuction site eBay isn't really much of an auction site anymore. This month, a study from the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that less than 15 percent of all eBay listings are auction-only. Today, the majority of sales are made with eBay's… More: continued here
Harvey Milk, Elizabeth Taylor Stamps Reportedly Planned For Next YearQueertyharvey-milk-stamp A campaign to have Harvey Milk's image commemorated on a United States postage stamp began some four years ago, but if reports are to be believed, you'll be pressing your tongue against the back of the pioneer's head by next May. More: continued here
A post office was closed today after burglars broke in overnight and stole cash from the business. More: continued here
Montague won't buy post office buildingThe Guardian CharlottetownMONTAGUE — The federal government plans to sell the post office building and encourage the new owner to maintain current tenants. Darcy Truen, a communications voice for Public Works Canada, says the 50-year-old building is not fully occupied, and the … More: continued here
eBay Global Shipping Program Exposes Sellers to Bad FeedbackEcommerceBytesIn its push to promote international trade, eBay is making U.S. sellers vulnerable to negative and neutral feedback. The concept of helping international buyers purchase items from U.S. merchants by providing freight forwarding and associated services …and more » More: continued here