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Open Source: CRE Loaded 6.31 Released...for A Price
[August 25, 2008] To the open source commerce industry, the most startling change in this e-commerce program will be its new pricing scheme: the Standard Edition is no longer free.

eBay Finagles Fixed-Price and Final Value Fees, Cuts Paper Payments
[August 20, 2008] EBay cuts fixed-price listing fees, but some categories have higher final value fees. Also, new media shipping charge limits and tougher DSR minimums. Plus, the auction giant plans to eliminate paper payments.

Inflation, Credit Crunch Hit E-Commerce
[August 15, 2008] Analysts see growth tailing off, but also note opportunities for those who can weather the storm.

Yahoo's SearchMonkey Apps Enter Rankings
[August 15, 2008] Three new SearchMonkey applications now included in Yahoo search results.

Google Sells Off Performics
[August 15, 2008] For Google, the move completes the dispersal of Performics, which it had absorbed through the acquisition of DoubleClick, and ends a potential conflict of interest.

Google-Yahoo Ad Deal Details Murky in Filing
[August 15, 2008] The first glimpse into the blockbuster ad deal is shrouded by the absence of "competitively negotiated sensitive information."

eBay Briefs: Category Updates, Court Battles Ensue
[August 13, 2008] EBay announces plans to roll best match out on Motors and the company introduces major changes in Electronics and Jewelry categories. Meanwhile, court appeals and rulings on policing counterfeits keep coming. Plus, ReplyManager offers e-mail management for sellers.

From eBay to Bidtopia: Bargainland's Success Story
[August 12, 2008] Bidtopia is born after high-volume liquidator Bargainland says bye-bye to eBay, which requested it to cut its business by 75 percent.

New Tool Provides Security Ratings for E-Biz Search Results
[August 8, 2008] Details on buySafe's new Shopping Advisor tool, which helps small online store owners shore up shopper confidence.

Forget Me Not: Gift-Reminder.com Brings Buyers Back
[August 7, 2008] This shopping cart plug-in acts like a digital Post-it note to remind shoppers to return to your site when they're ready to buy.

eBay Watch: Listing Issues Irk Sellers, OS Shopping Carts
[August 6, 2008] eBay rolls out what some sellers call an "unfair" Multiple Listings policy, and the eBay Partner Network announces a new affiliate compensation plan. Plus, PrestaShop announces its free, open source e-commerce solution.

eBiz Briefs: Shoppers Share Stories, Online Marketing Tools
[August 1, 2008] Bazaarvoice offers a way for shoppers to share their stories by posting them at your Web store and Wigix makes it easier for members to make money without selling at the site.

Will BOSS Put Yahoo Search Back in Charge?
[August 1, 2008] Yahoo's bold plan to make its search infrastructure available to friend and foe alike has the industry buzzing.

Amazon's New Payment Plans: PayPal Plunderers or Posers?
[July 31, 2008] Amazon rolls out two new payment services for small e-commerce sites, and while they sound promising, pundits can't agree on whether they'll be PayPal pillagers or posers.

eBay Watch: Category Changes, Shopping Site Feeds
[July 30, 2008] EBay plans category changes for mid-August, GoDataFeed announces eBay Stores support and Terapeak offers sellers a Webkinz sales index. Plus, another lawsuit is looming.

Bonanzle: The Best eBay Alternative We've Seen
[July 30, 2008] This snappy, start-up company created an online marketplace that's easy to use, affordable and includes awesome online selling tools. In fact, it's the best eBay alternative we've seen yet.

International E-Commerce: Going Global Just Got Easier
[July 29, 2008] iShopUSA’s international e-commerce solution allows online businesses of all sizes to sell to customers in over 200 countries, without the hassles or risks.

OS Commerce Watch: New Magento 1.1 Released
[July 25, 2008] Our open source expert says the latest version of Magento is set to rock the OS commerce world.

eBay Watch: Safe Shop Search, RedTag.com on Tap
[July 23, 2008] Security firm offers tool that vets e-tailers during search process, uBid announces fixed-price site to launch next month and iPhones continue to ring the virtual cash register.

TiVo Embraces E-Commerce through Amazon
[July 23, 2008] Through the partnership, TiVo will display menus with links to Amazon's online store, inviting viewers to use their remote control to purchase products.

Lycos to Offer Affordable, Interactive Storefronts
[July 18, 2008] With new drag-and-drop platform, Lycos wants to make it easy to build Web sites with social features, and will launch an e-commerce store platform in the fall.

eBay Reports Strong Profit, But Outlook Bleak
[July 17, 2008] eBay reports double-digit profit for second quarter, but shares fall due to tepid forecast for the current quarter.

Power Sellers Say Bye-Bye to eBay Over Buy.com Deal
[July 14, 2008] A secret deal allowing Buy.com to list at eBay without paying fees spurs sellers to sail to Amazon. Plus, eBay reverses stance on controversial neutral feedback policy.

Google, Yahoo to Make Flash Searchable
[July 11, 2008] Showing that they can agree on something, the two search engine giants develop a means to index Web pages loaded with Flash animations.