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CNBC Early movers: VZ, EBAY, TRV, KEY, GOOG & moreCNBCEBay—EBay announced a standstill agreement with investor Carl Icahn, and also said it will explore a sale or initial public offering of its enterprise business. The e-commerce company also announced plans to cut 2,400 jobs during the current quarter … More: …
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Read More »Sellers pay the price as eBay fails to deliver on its promises – The Guardian
The Guardian Sellers pay the price as eBay fails to deliver on its promisesThe GuardianSellers who regularly use eBay have become increasingly worried in recent years that unscrupulous buyers will claim an item has not arrived. Under the generous protection policy offered by the auction website and PayPal – its …
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Read More »Royal Mail Targets Shoe, Clothing Deliveris for Expansion
Royal Mail Plc (RMG) will target footwear and clothing sellers and carry heavier packages as it competes with an increasing number of delivery companies angling for a share of Britain’s parcel market. More: continued here
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