SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- eBay today unveils The Holiday Marketplace -- a
virtual celebration of small businesses that's filled with a
curated selection of unique and thoughtful gifts. Holiday markets
account for a sizable portion of small business holiday sales;
however, the majority have been canceled this year. In a season
where many traditions have needed to evolve, eBay has created a new
way for shoppers to browse and buy holiday gifts from small,
independent merchants, who need the support now more than ever.
eBay's first-ever virtual Holiday Marketplace on the @eBay
Pinterest page, shines a light on nine small businesses with a wide
range of items, from collectible sneakers to one-of-a-kind luxury
accessories, vintage toys, hand-drawn cards, and more. In addition
to finding shoppable collections, visitors can check out festive
inspiration and advice from the sellers themselves - eBay's gifting
experts.
The superstar lineup of small businesses on The Holiday
Marketplace include:
- Breedlove Beauty Co. (Baton Rouge,
LA): Take the complexity out of skin care and shop this
handmade, all-natural, premium beauty line for minimal makeup
look.
- Burbank Sportscards (Burbank,
CA): Check out their millions of collectible cards that are
the perfect gift to give to all of the sports fans in your
life.
- Dippity and Snark (Akron, OH):
Shop cute and punny hand drawn cards, stationery, stickers and
illustrated gifts to spread some holiday cheer.
- Hops and Nuts (Greensboro,
NC): Enjoy handcrafted nuts to complement the perfect pour -
great for entertaining, gifting, snacking or in holiday
recipes.
- Linda's Stuff (Hatboro, PA):
Score authentic, designer gifts at seriously great prices for the
luxe lover in your life.
- Sarge & Red's (Harpers Ferry,
WV): Give the gift of nostalgia with this seriously sweet
collection of vintage toys and games.
- Sole Supremacy (Newark, CA):
Find your next dream pair of kicks from the extensive collection of
Air Jordan, Nike, and adidas.
- Sweetlees Boutique (Mason,
MI): Shop plus size fashion, cute home accessories, stocking
stuffers and more -- your gifting needs are in the bag.
- Sweet Pea Spices (Dallas, TX):
Make your holiday recipes sweet or savory with these spice
collections, including hard-to-find regional favorites.
Now through December, shoppers can also follow @eBay on
Instagram where these sellers will conduct weekly takeovers to
share expert gift picks for a range of budgets and personas, as
well as a behind-the-scenes look into their holiday hustles.
"Many of our sellers rely on in-person events for an extra sales
boost this time of year, and buyers look forward to holiday markets
for gift inspiration," said Jordan
Sweetnam, Senior Vice President and General Manager for
eBay's North America Market. "In a year where many holiday shopping
traditions will look very different, eBay helps to give our sellers
new ways to connect with buyers who want to find one-of-a-kind
gifts and support small businesses."
"The closure of holiday markets severely affects my small
business - 70 percent of my holiday sales stems from them," said
Danielle Capotosto, owner of Dippity
and Snark. "The holiday marketplace from eBay is a great
opportunity to reach new customers. I'm leaning heavily on online
sales and my eBay store this season!"
eBay, a partner to small businesses everywhere for the past 25
years, has taken extra steps to implement support and relief for
sellers during these unprecedented times. Most recently, eBay
developed "Up & Running," an accelerator program that helped
Main Street retailers without an e-commerce presence transition to
selling online - representing a pledge of up to $100 million in support for small businesses
across North America.
This holiday season, shop small and discover unique gifts on The
Holiday Marketplace. For even more gift ideas from thousands of
small businesses across the country, visit eBay.com.
About eBay
eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global
commerce leader including the Marketplace and Classifieds
platforms. Collectively, we connect millions of buyers and sellers
around the world, empowering people and creating opportunity for
all. Founded in 1995 in San Jose,
California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most
vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique
selection. For more information about the company and its global
portfolio of online brands,
visit www.ebayinc.com.
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