The marketplace says 30% of holiday gifts it offers will be bought via mobile. EBay.co.uk has launched an advertising campaign to highlight its popular mobile app and site. More: continued here
Dividend.com Discover Profit Exceeds Estimates as Fewer Borrowers DefaultBusinessweekDiscover Financial Services (DFS), the credit-card lender that struck a partnership with EBay Inc. (EBAY)'s PayPal unit, posted a fiscal third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates as fewer loans soured. Net income in the period ended Aug. 31 …Discover Financial profit beats as consumers spend moreReutersDiscover's…
BBC News Postboxes painted gold and bronze for Plymouth Olympic medallistsBBC NewsTwo former Royal Mail postboxes have been painted in bronze and gold in Plymouth to mark the Olympic wins of two city-based medallists. The boxes, bought by Plymouth Argyle owner James Brent, are at Home Park. They mark the wins of the city-born …Postboxes…
Bearing Witness to the Courage and Gratitude of Those Who Once Benefitted …Huffington Post (blog)It doesn't take tremendous courage for Washington politicians to cut benefits for politically powerless women and children, as those pushing for draconian cuts in SNAP are proposing. On the other hand, imagine the courage it must take for successful … More:…
Gregory Boutte, VP of eBay Motors and Electronics, talks about how eBay's automotive business has evolved and why consumers are willing to buy parts and cars on their smartphone. More: continued here
EcommerceBytes eBay Provides Fast 'N Free Shipping Report in Seller DashboardEcommerceByteseBay is providing sellers with a Fast 'n Free shipping report in their dashboards, the company announced on Wednesday. eBay's shipping program displays a "Fast 'N Free" logo on listings that include free shipping and that eBay estimates would likely …eBay UK Global Shipping Proof…
Postie ruling to reveal how much we trust next door with our sensitive stuff From Monday the Post Office will deliver letters and parcels to the house next door if you're out – and hand out new "don't trust the people next door" stickers that will tell you at a glance what type of neighbourhood…
Postmen will be able to leave parcels with a neighbour when no one is home, after Royal Mail given the go-ahead today More: continued here
BBC News Royal Mail delivery plan clearedThe Press AssociationOfcom said the scheme will reduce the need for consumers to collect items from Royal Mail delivery offices or post offices, or for items to be redelivered when addressees are not at home to receive them first time. The decision brings Royal Mail in …Royal Mail next-door…
Regulators have given the go-ahead for Royal Mail to press ahead with a scheme to deliver post to neighbours if people are not at home. Ofcom said the postal group will be allowed to leave certain mail items with a neighbour, although consumers may choose to opt out of the move. More: continued here