Tag Archives: eBay

eBay Asking Customers What They Want

Posted on June 5, 2018 by

eBay has been on a roll. And part of it is due to eBay asking customers what they want. Rather than making assumptions about shopper desires. That is vital for online retailers, too. As Tom Ryan reports for RetailWire: “eBay has … Continue reading →

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Online Shopping Behavior Is Still Evolving

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

As we reported yesterday, the future of E-commerce is brighter than ever.  Now, we study how online shopping behavior is still evolving. In this post, we look at: (1) online shopping trends and (2) the recent success of eBay. The material … Continue reading →

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A Video Interview with Devin Wenig, President of eBay Marketplaces

Posted on August 10, 2014 by

McKinsey’s Simon London recently sat down for an extended interview with Devin Wenig, President of eBay Marketplaces. In the interview, Wenig discussed the effects of digitization on traditional retailers, the status of bricks-and-mortar stores, the evolving shopping experience, and the use … Continue reading →

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