Etsy Makes Changes to Categories and Attributes

January 17, 2020 11:28 pm

Sellers should be aware of Etsy latest changes to categories and attributes, announced on Friday. As the marketplace explained, sellers select a category for their listing by which shoppers can …
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eBay CEO Visits White House and Capitol Hill to Talk Trade

January 17, 2020 1:29 pm

eBay CEO Scott Schenkel visited the White House and Capitol Hill “to explain the unique role eBay’s platform plays in connecting US small businesses with global buyers.” eBay issued the …
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Amazon Opens New Corporate Office in North West England

January 17, 2020 1:13 pm

Amazon opened a new corporate office in England located in Central Manchester. Over time, the Manchester office will be home to both technical and non-tech employees, including software development engineers, …
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What PayPal Did to Help Charities and Fight Crime

January 16, 2020 11:06 pm

Two big do-good announcements came from PayPal this week – it’s helping charities and fighting crime. On Thursday, PayPal announced it processed a record $10.3 billion in donations to charities …
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Amazon Lifts Block on FedEx Ground for Seller Fulfilled Prime

January 15, 2020 5:09 pm

Tech publications are abuzz about news that Amazon sellers can once again use FedEx Ground delivery for Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) orders after the company temporarily halted access to the …
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eBay Lauded for Its Fight Against Fakes

January 15, 2020 4:28 pm

A European company that offers services to brands in their efforts to combat counterfeit goods granted eBay an award for its cooperation with rights holders to address the sale of …
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Etsy’s New Global Shipping Option Reduces Reliance on USPS

January 14, 2020 10:28 pm

Etsy launched a new international shipping program for packages weighing under one pound in order to spare sellers from potential shipping disruptions and rate hikes in the future. Etsy partnered …
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Report of a Problem with eBay’s Analytics Tool

January 14, 2020 8:47 pm

A seller reported the following problem with eBay’s analytics tool in a post on the Ecommerce EKG global systems announcement board: “The Sales Reports Plus link located in the Seller …
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Visa to Acquire Plaid for $5.3 Billion

January 14, 2020 12:07 am

Visa will pay $5.3 billion for Plaid, a service that helps people connect their financial accounts to financial apps. Visa gave an example of the role Plaid plays in linking …
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eBay Sneaker Obsession Prompts Today’s 6-Hour Flash Sale

January 13, 2020 1:37 pm

eBay is running a flash sale on sneakers today, January 13th. The 6-hour sales offers shoppers 20% off eligible a single pair of athletic shoes of $200 or more, with …
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From the Editor – January 12, 2020

January 11, 2020 7:05 pm

Online sellers are under constant pressure to lower prices and offer free shipping, while at the same time their own costs are rising. New USPS rates go into effect at …
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Online Selling Trends 2020: Merchants Seek Greater Visibility

January 11, 2020 7:04 pm

This year, merchants will seek ways to gain greater visibility for their listings as competition grows even more fierce than it already is. Online sellers are finding it increasingly difficult …
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eBay Exec Says Changes to Seller Policies Coming in 2020

January 11, 2020 7:03 pm

eBay sellers asked some tough questions in December’s Ask Me Anything feature on the discussion boards. Executive Jordan Sweetnam said eBay won’t be backing down in some key areas, but …
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Sellers Choice 2020: Your Chance to Rate the Marketplaces

January 11, 2020 7:02 pm

Sellers have selected the top ten marketplaces they wish to rate in the annual Sellers Choice Award, and the 2020 polls are now open! Online marketplaces require sellers to adhere …
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Collectors Corner: Mobo Toys

January 11, 2020 7:01 pm

Mobo may be one of the most popular toymakers that few Americans have heard of. The company had its origins in 1921 when David Sebel, a Russian immigrant to England, …
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EcommerceBytes Soundoff: Letters to the Editor – January 12, 2020

January 11, 2020 7:00 pm

In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air …
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eBay Foundation Removes Two Members from Its Board

January 11, 2020 5:01 pm

The eBay Foundation removed two members from its board on Friday, Kris Miller and Selim Freiha. We’re unaware of any announcement from eBay or the eBay Foundation, which has been …
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Amazon, eBay, Carriers to Help Feds ID Illicit and Dangerous Imports

January 9, 2020 8:49 pm

eBay, Amazon, and shipping carriers will send data about small, low-value packages arriving from abroad to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as part of a pilot program. The …
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eBay Spokesperson Ryan Moore Departs for Facebook

January 9, 2020 4:48 pm

eBay’s Director of Communications Ryan Moore left the company in December after being its spokesperson for over 7 years. He is now leading financial communications at Facebook. Moore’s exit comes …
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eBay Loses Marketing Exec Who Worked on Recent Turnaround

January 9, 2020 4:09 pm

The marketing executive in charge of growing eBay Marketplaces globally is departing the company. David Doctorow had joined eBay in 2016 as Head of Global Growth, eBay Marketplaces. Effective February …
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Etsy Reports on Valentine’s Day Gifting Trends

January 8, 2020 11:02 pm

Etsy’s resident trend expert Dayna Isom Johnson issued her latest trends report, and it’s a reminder that Valentine’s Day is only 5 weeks away. For those wanting unique or personalized …
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eBay and Facebook Agree to Better Combat Fake Reviews

January 8, 2020 9:57 am

eBay and Facebook agreed to better combat fake reviews, according to UK regulator Competition & Markets Authority (CMA), which said the companies have already taken some action. In a post …
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Square Charges New Fees for Quick Access to Funds

January 7, 2020 11:23 pm

Square is imposing new fees for merchants who transfer funds to their bank account, it announced on Tuesday. Beginning on February 7, 2020, the rate for instant and same-day transfers …
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Mercari Says Americans Plan to Sell Stuff and Accumulate Less

January 7, 2020 12:32 am

Americans are planning to sell stuff and accumulate less, according to Mercari. Thirty-eight percent of people it surveyed said that simplifying their life and “accumulating less stuff” is one of …
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PayPal Experiences Technical Issues on Monday

January 6, 2020 3:38 pm

PayPal issued an alert that it’s experiencing technical issues impacting Express Checkout and Direct Credit Card processing. The incident began at 9:30 am Eastern, and the company issued the following …
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USPS Says Postmaster General Will Delay Her Retirement

January 6, 2020 2:38 pm

The US Postal Service said Postmaster General Megan Brennan will delay her retirement as the organization conducts a search for her successor. Brennan had announced in October her plan to …
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Walmart Gives Brands More Control over Sponsored Product Ads

January 3, 2020 1:54 pm

Retail marketplaces are following Amazon’s example by seeking greater revenue from advertising. Today, the Walmart Advertising Partners program launched to help brands who advertise on its platform. The company announced: …
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Social Shopping? Meh, according to Shopkick Survey

January 2, 2020 10:33 pm

Most consumers don’t plan to shop on social platforms in the new year, according to new survey results released by Shopkick, maker of a shopping rewards app. That said, Facebook …
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Amazon Small Business Academy Holds Webinar on Account Health

January 2, 2020 10:00 pm

Amazon launched the Small Business Academy in November, and it has since expanded the curriculum. Two classes in particular may catch sellers’ attention: one called, “Account Health” on January 20th …
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Controversy over Returns: Returnly Challenges UPS

January 2, 2020 9:51 pm

UPS dubbed today, January 2, 2020, “National Returns Day,” but one company takes issue with the idea. Returnly claims December 26 should really take the title of returns day and …
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