Dive Brief:
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EBay is launching a click and collect service for U.S. shoppers where they can buy goods from selected sellers and pick a location to collect their purchase. Last fall the e-retailer successfully piloted the program in the U.K. through a partnership with general retailer Argos stores.
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The retailer is also exploring various mobile efforts, like using iBeacon technology and employing its PayPal digital wallets in stores.
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The online marketplace company this week announced a Q1 $2.3 billion loss because of taxes incurred after it decided to move $9 billion of foreign earnings into the U.S. Overall Q1 revenues were $4.26 billion, a 14% increase compared to last year.
Dive Insight:
Online marketplace eBay is flexing its muscles in the U.S. Its click and collect program and the mobile initiatives it’s planning are poised to meet consumer demand for ease of shopping in all modes. The online giant is doing its part to continue to blur the lines between e-commerce and brick-and-mortar commerce.