Tag Archives: Commerce
The new new commerce
With its emphasis on design, Fab.com has become a go-to site for "product porn." It’s that time of year again — time to log on to our favorite e-commerce sites, that is. They are sure to have another banner year. … Continue reading
PayPal, mobile commerce fuel strong quarter for eBay
Aided by growth in its PayPal business and mobile commerce, EBay recorded a strong quarter with revenue up 32 percent and income up 14 percent. In the third quarter ending Sept. 30, eBay generated $ 3 billion in revenue while earnings … Continue reading
Four Mega Trends Shaping the Future of Commerce
The fact that we all have technology at our fingertips has caused a disintermediation within traditional commerce, and significant disruption for retailers big and small. Consider the impact of Netflix on Blockbuster and local video stores, or how Amazon upended … Continue reading
NYC SeedStart Media class pushes crowdsourcing, commerce
NYC SeedStart, a New York incubator program founded by NYC Seed along with Contour Venture Partners, Comcast Ventures/Genacast Ventures, Polaris Venture Partners and RRE Ventures, just graduated its summer class focused on media. The seven start-ups cover a range of … Continue reading
3 ways to build social commerce on your site
When Howard Schultz came on board with Starbucks in 1982, he advised the company to evolve its business from coffee beans and accessories to coffeehouse culture and espresso by the cup. The idea was initially met with rejection from company … Continue reading