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.
Welcome to Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
Online platform eBay has announced its new programme ‘AI Activate’, in partnership with OpenAI to all businesses that sell on the marketplace.
Marks & Spencer has launched an official M&S x eBay online store enabling shoppers to trade in and buy pre-loved M&S clothing, footwear and accessories.
Here we bring you the 10 best innovations that caught our attention in the second quarter of 2025.
An eBay executive has taken on a role as non-executive board director of social lender, Fair for You.
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