Amazon Advises Sellers to Get Ready for Prime Day 2023

March 31, 2023

Amazon told sellers in an announcement on Thursday, “It’s time to prepare for Prime Day 2023,” although as usual, it did not reveal the dates of its major annual shopping …
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Mercari Adds Media Mail – with Version of eBay Standard Envelope on the Way

March 30, 2023

Mercari launched new options to make buying and selling secondhand goods easier and more affordable on its platform. A spokesperson for the company said it is releasing new prepaid shipping …
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Amazon Bribery Plea: One Count, Possibility of No Jail Time

March 30, 2023

The sentencing recommendation found in today’s plea agreement in the notorious Amazon bribery conspiracy may bring some measure of vindication to a prominent consultant who was indicted with 5 others …
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Etsy Cashmere Crackdown Leads to Confusion and Concern

March 29, 2023

Sellers were in turmoil after Etsy sent them an email containing a stern warning about “policies that may apply to one or more listings in your shop,” and admonishing them …
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After 70 Years, Kovels Sells to Antique Trader

March 29, 2023

The Kovels, renowned publishers in the antiques and collectibles space, have sold their business to the parent company of Antique Trader. Active Interest Media (AIM) pointed to the growth of …
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Etsy Puts $30 Million of Its Cash into Special Investment Fund

March 29, 2023

Etsy is putting $30 million of its cash into a fund earmarked for investing in projects that will expand its efforts to foster economic empowerment and promote sustainability. Note that …
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Amazon Warns Shoppers of Frequently Returned Items – But What about Warnings for Sellers?

March 28, 2023

Amazon is adding a warning on certain product pages alerting shoppers they are “frequently returned” items. The Information broke the news on Monday, reporting that Amazon started issuing the warning …
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Walmart Will Wait for No Dropshipper, Tightens Handling Time

March 27, 2023

Walmart is making it harder for dropshippers who list on its marketplace by tightening its handling time policy. Sellers had been required to ship orders in 1 day unless they …
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Amazon Consultant Apologizes for Crimes, Disavows Previous Denials

March 27, 2023

Two months before he was set to appear in a federal courtroom to face charges in relation to a bribery case, Amazon consultant Ed Rosenberg posted an announcement on Facebook …
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Walmart Expands Free ‘Return from Home’ Feature

March 27, 2023

Walmart introduced a “Return Pickup from Home” feature in the fall for paid members of its Walmart+ program, and it continues to expand the offering to more members, making it …
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eBay Sellers Delighted with Surprise Shipping Supplies after Initial Apprehension

March 25, 2023

It can be nerve-wracking as an online seller to get notice of an unexpected 18-pound package on its way to them, but for multiple eBay sellers posting about a surprise …
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eBay Names New Directors to Run UK and Australian Marketplaces

March 25, 2023

eBay promoted UK General Manager Murray Lambell to “Global General Manager of the Home, Garden & Refurbished categories” and promoted Eve Williams to replace him as the new GM of …
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Well Known Amazon Consultant to Plead in Bribery Case

March 25, 2023

The last holdout in the so-called Amazon bribery case, Ed Rosenberg, will appear before Federal Judge Theiler on March 30 at a change of plea hearing more than 2 years …
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Amazon 3-Day Spring Sale Kicks Off on Monday in UK

March 23, 2023

Amazon is holding its Spring Sale in Europe next week, which is usually followed by its greatly anticipated global Prime Day shopping event in July. Amazon Spring Sale has been …
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eBay Offers Extra Assurances to Buyers of Bulldozers and Backhoes

March 23, 2023

Before you plop down big bucks for heavy machinery on eBay, you can now check to see if the condition of items like bulldozers and backhoes have been verified. eBay …
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Amazon Offers New Way to Report Product Image Problems

March 23, 2023

When images on Amazon product detail pages are problematic – such as when the photos don’t match the product – merchants have a new way to report them to Amazon …
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Are Shoppers Ready to Haggle on Etsy?

March 22, 2023

Etsy is testing a “make an offer” style feature on certain listings in the US, it disclosed to sellers on Wednesday. It’s also conducting a survey to find out sellers’ …
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Amazon Pay Offers Faster Payouts for Offsite Transactions

March 21, 2023

Amazon is letting merchants who offer Amazon Pay on their own websites a faster way to get their funds. Amazon announced the launch of Express Payout for Amazon Pay on …
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eBay Holds Sneaker Swap; Tests New Way to Sell on App

March 21, 2023

eBay is holding a one-day sneaker swap concept store this weekend and separately announced a new way to sell sneakers on its mobile app. The eBay Sneaker Swap Store will …
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Cost vs Speed: Buyers Are Price Conscious When It Comes to Delivery

March 21, 2023

A new study found the top three delivery problems reported by online shoppers all relate to timeliness. Yet it also found that consumers’ preference for low-cost delivery is twice as …
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Curious about Offering Amazon Prime on Your Website?

March 20, 2023

If it’s still hard to wrap your head around the concept of offering Amazon Prime on your website, you can attend a free webinar this week to learn more. Amazon’s …
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Etsy to Advertise More on TV, Social Media, Podcasts, and Billboards and Will Introduce New Types of Seller Offers

March 20, 2023

Etsy will advertise on TV and billboards, telling sellers on Monday it will focus on improving traffic to their shops this year. Etsy will show up on “unmissable” ad channels …
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