Tag Archives: Etsy

Esty: A New “B”usiness Model

Posted on April 17, 2015 by bermanevansretail

As we’ve written before, Etsy is an innovative retailer. Its company philosophy is described at its Web site: “Etsy is a marketplace where people around the world connect, both online and offline, to make, sell, and buy unique goods, The heart and soul … Continue reading →

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Etsy Adds to Its Business Portfolio with Wholesaling

Posted on April 20, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Etsy, founded in 2005, is a popular online retailer that focuses on handmade, vintage, and other artisan products. It is a latter day eBay: “Etsy is a marketplace where people around the world connect to buy and sell unique goods. … Continue reading →

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Etsy: A Different Kind of Online Retailer

Posted on June 13, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Here’s how Etsy describes itself: “Etsy is the world’s handmade marketplace. Our mission is to empower people to change the way the global economy works. We see a world in which very-very small businesses have much-much more sway in shaping the … Continue reading →

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