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Chirpify turns Twitter into a payment and commerce platform
Twitter has become a high-powered news, information and interest network but it hasn’t really flexed its potential as a commerce platform. But a new Portland, Ore. start-up called Chirpify is looking to leverage the exploding Twitter network to create a … Continue reading
What’s with all the subscription commerce startups?
There’s an interesting phenomenon occurring in startup land, with a number of companies emerging that are all seeking to build businesses with recurring revenue streams based on serving up monthly packages of food, beauty, clothing and other products. The so-called … Continue reading
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