Andrea Linett

eBay told analysts in February it would launch branded outlet stores on its site later this year. eBay will launch the outlet stores on Sept. 19. They will include Neiman Marcus Last Call, William Rast, Spanx, Fila, Timberland, Brooks Brothers, Bluefly and Custo Barcelona.

eBay hired Andrea Linett as its new creative cirector of eBay Fashion, a portal launched in April to its clothing, shoes and accessories category. Linett will work with eBay's technology team and with its fashion business, marketing and communications units for North America to advance the image and editorial style for the clothing, shoes and accessories category on eBay Marketplaces, which features an average 20 million daily fashion listings.