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eBay Launches 6th Annual Up & Running Grants Program, Awarding $500,000 to Small Businesses
05 May 2025
Empowering 50 sellers with $10,000 grants and resources to fuel their next stage of growth.
eBay Appoints Brie Welch as Resident Stylist and Debuts ‘eBay Watchlist’ Trend Report
02 May 2025
The Watchlist reveals the most coveted brands right now and what shoppers are searching for this spring.
eBay Announces CFO Transition and Executive Leadership Changes
02 May 2025
eBay, Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today announced that Chief Financial Officer, Steve Priest will be leaving the Company.
eBay Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
02 May 2025
Q1 Revenue of $2.6 billion; GMV of $18.8 billion.
eBay and Klarna Deepen Global Strategic Partnership to Empower Flexible Shopping in the U.S.
23 Apr 2025
The expanded partnership gives U.S. eBay shoppers more flexible and affordable ways to shop and pay.
eBay Achieves Sustainability Milestone A Year Ahead of Schedule
22 Apr 2025
This Earth Day, eBay celebrates a significant milestone in our sustainability efforts.
eBay Announces Global Payment Acquiring Partnership With Checkout.com
16 Apr 2025
The partnership expands eBay’s global payment platform capabilities to enhance customer experience and drive operational efficiencies.
eBay Foundation Board Taps Three New Leaders to Drive Impact
19 Mar 2025
Alex Kazim, Julie Cheng, and John Feldmeier bring diverse, strategic leadership expertise to the Board.
eBay for Charity Raised Over $192 Million in 2024
07 Mar 2025
Revisit the moments that made 2024 our greatest year of charitable commerce yet.
eBay Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
27 Feb 2025
Q4 Revenue of $2.6 billion; GMV of $19.3 billion.
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