Ebay CEO on Second-Quarter, Return to Office, Buybacks

The video discusses eBay's strong Q2 performance, strategic focus on non-new items, and growth in high-value buyers and categories like sneakers and trading cards. It highlights eBay's payment system improvements, employee safety measures, and supply chain management. The company balances shareholder returns with reinvestments in its core business.

What was a key focus for eBay's strategic direction under the new CEO?

• Expanding into new product categories

• Increasing physical store presence

• Reducing online sales

• Focusing on non-new in-season categories

Which demographic is eBay targeting with its sneaker authentication service?

• Gen X

• Retirees

• Baby Boomers

• Gen Z and Millennials

How much did eBay sell in trading cards this year, matching last year's total?

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

• $1 billion

• $4 billion

What percentage of payments did eBay manage by the end of the last quarter?

• 90%

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%

What new feature did eBay introduce to engage sellers in bringing buyers back?

• Free listings

• Loyalty points

• Seller coupons

• Discounted shipping

How is eBay ensuring employee safety during the pandemic?

• Office closures

• No remote work options

• Voluntary return with safety measures

• Mandatory office attendance

What is eBay's approach to balancing reinvestment and shareholder returns?

• Balancing both reinvestment and returns

• Prioritizing shareholder returns only

• Focusing solely on reinvestment

• Ignoring both aspects