FB,EBAY: Facebook (FB) is expanding its e-commerce...

2:24 PM Facebook (FB) is expanding its e-commerce efforts to include the sale of retailer gift cards on its site: Target, Louis Vitton, Jamba Juice, and Olive Garden are the initial partners. A single gift card can hold balances for multiple retailers. The product represents fresh competition for PayPal (EBAY) and Square's offline payment solutions (I, II). During its earnings call, COO Sheryl Sandberg mentioned Facebook is working on a product that can link mobile ads to offline purchases. (more on FB) (Gifts) Read comments

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Focus Articles on FB

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• Facebook Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results (PR Newswire)
• Facebook to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2012 Results (PR Newswire)
• Facebook Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results (PR Newswire)

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Transcripts on FB

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