SAN JOSE, Calif., June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Most
Americans, 8 in 10, wish there was a place they could go to find
new things that reflect the "real them"1 – and
eBay has just made it easier to break from the beige conformity of
traditional retail. Today, shoppers everywhere can browse an
interactive, limited-time experience featuring new must-haves from
eBay's incredible sellers by visiting eBay.com. Curating the best
of the marketplace's billions of items, eBay's first-ever shoppable
summer Block Party invites shoppers to truly fill their cart with
color this summer.
The shoppable summer Block Party brings to life the spirit of
eBay's new brand platform "Fill Your Cart With Color," which
celebrates individuality by harnessing the power of personalization
and unmatched selection. The Block Party offers a curated sample of
eBay's unparalleled inventory from its diverse sellers. People
everywhere can browse and buy based on their individual tastes and
interests. From surfboards from Sydney, sunglasses from Paris, guitars from Brooklyn, and more, the Block Party is
accessible on desktop, tablet or mobile device via a 360-degree
experience.
"The unique global perspective and exceptional merchandise
curation offered by eBay sellers are core differentiators that
drive a more personalized marketplace experience," said
Hal Lawton, Senior Vice President of
eBay North America. "Coupled with
the introduction of our new Price Match Guarantee, the Block Party
is yet another way that eBay empowers shoppers to access the best
selection of must-have and one-of-a-kind items for the summer and
beyond."
This week, eBay also announced a Price Match Guarantee on more
than 50,000 deals in the United
States, guaranteeing that an eligible deal will be the best
price online, or eBay will match the lower price of a competitor.
eBay Deals are open to everyone and ship for free – no membership
required – and include trending inventory from across all eBay
categories.
A recent eBay study also found that most Americans (94%) are
proud of their personal taste, even if it doesn't follow
trends1, and eBay is focused on enabling everyone
to find their version of perfect. With a reimagined homepage that's
responsive to shoppers' interests and offers tailored
recommendations upon every visit – culled from a selection of more
than 1.1. billion listings – eBay makes it easier than ever for
people to find the things they love to fill their cart with color.
The Block Party features seasonal boutiques with new, in-demand
inventory from top eBay sellers across a wide range of interests,
including:
- Disrupt Sports (Bondi
Beach, Sydney, Australia):
Bespoke surfboards, skateboards & yoga mats
- Eyeworld Boutique (Paris,
France): Designer sunglasses for every personality
- Material World (Brooklyn, New
York, USA): Women's clothing, shoes and handbags
- Motorcycle Works (Carson City,
Nevada, USA): Motorcycle gear, parts and accessories
- Stadium Goods (New York, New
York, USA): Rare and in-demand sneaker styles
- Street Sounds NYC (Brooklyn, New
York, USA): Guitars from top global brands
- The Beard and the Wonderful (Maldon, Essex, UK): Specialty men's grooming
products
- World Wide Stereo (Hatfield,
Pennsylvania, USA): The latest in headphones and
speakers
People can also shop Block Party merchandise from US-based
sellers using eBay ShopBot via Facebook Messenger by simply
searching "eBay ShopBot." A personalized shopping assistant, eBay
ShopBot is powered by Artificial Intelligence – allowing shoppers
to text, talk or snap a picture to identify what they're looking
for, and chat directly with a bot who will make personalized
suggestions.
For more information, visit ebay.com and
follow @eBay on social.
eBay By the Numbers
- eBay has 169 million active buyers worldwide
- 80% of all merchandise sold on eBay is new, and our wide
selection keeps growing
- 87% of items sold on eBay are Buy It Now – no bidding
necessary
- Approximately 1.1 billion listings at any given time
- 67% of items ship for free
- In 2016, buyers and sellers raised $161 every minute for charitable causes through
the eBay for Charity program.
About eBay
eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global
commerce leader including the Marketplace, StubHub and Classifieds
platforms. Collectively, we connect millions of buyers and sellers
around the world, empowering people and creating opportunity
through Connected Commerce. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay is one of the world's
largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value
and unique selection. In 2016, eBay enabled $84 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more
information about the company and its global portfolio of online
brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
1Methodological Notes
The eBay "Get
Real" survey was conducted online by Edelman Intelligence among a
total of 6,002 nationally representative U.S. adults ages 18-49,
between February 6 – 16, 2017.
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