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eBay began life as auction-only website AuctionWeb in 1995. In the early 2000s, eBay launched its virtual mall, allowing retailers to set up their own store. A ‘buy it now’ option was also introduced, allowing customers to either choose to bid, or end the auction early for a fixed price. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about eBay and the marketplaces sector.

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Analysis
The highlights from Retail Week’s Digital Transformation Summit
2026-06-25T15:37:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Despite the heatwave sweeping the UK, many across the retail industry gathered in London this morning (June 25) for Retail Week’s Digital Transformation Summit.
News
eBay’s Depop acquisition under review by competition watchdog
2026-06-09T06:22:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan
The CMA has begun a merger inquiry into the anticipated acquisition of second-hand platform Depop by eBay.
News
eBay board rejects surprise GameStop offer
2026-05-13T06:25:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Online marketplace giant eBay has rejected a $55.5bn (£40.9bn) takeover bid from video game retailer GameStop, calling it “unsolicited” and “neither credible nor attractive”.

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Interview

eBay UK boss Eve Williams on why it doesn’t cower at competition

2026-05-06T06:00:00+01:00By Megan Robinson

In the world of secondhand, eBay operated happily in its niche for decades. Now, Vinted has pulled up a chair and started eating its lunch, but eBay UK general manager Eve Williams welcomes the competition.

Analysis

Explainer: GameStop’s eBay takeover offer – and why it may not be a goer

2026-05-05T15:23:00+01:00By George MacDonald

Disclosing a surprise bid for eBay, GameStop said the marketplace could be “a legit competitor to Amazon”. But there are big questions about the likelihood of a deal.

GameStop launches $56bn takeover bid for eBay
2026-05-05T06:17:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Partnership update: John Lewis’ AI-shopping venture, Wickes retail media tie-up, and more
2026-03-10T07:00:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
eBay to axe hundreds of jobs
2026-02-27T14:43:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
Explainer: How eBay’s acquisition of Depop is heating up the fashion resale market
2026-02-20T13:02:00+00:00By Aoife Morgan

eBay snaps up secondhand fashion app Depop from Etsy
2026-02-19T07:17:00+00:00By George MacDonald
Partnership update: White Company’s 24-hour pyjama delivery, Waitrose’s invisible delivery tags, and more
2025-12-02T07:00:00+00:00By Megan Robinson and Ellis Hawthorne
eBay partners with Open AI on new programme for businesses
2025-10-01T06:29:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Marks & Spencer partners with eBay to launch pre-loved resale store
2025-08-26T06:45:00+01:00By Blaise Cloran

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