New Zealand Shooting Rampage Reignites Debate over Online Weapons Sales

March 18, 2019 1:18 pm

New Zealand marketplace Trade Me adjusted its weapons policy following the shooting rampage that took place in that country last week in which 50 people died and 34 people were …
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eBay Executive Exodus: Chief Information Officer Departs

March 17, 2019 8:37 pm

eBay’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) is leaving the company, the latest in an exodus of top executives. Dan Morales joined eBay in 2011 and will become CIO of Universal Music …
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High Ranking eBay Executive Leaves European Post

March 15, 2019 10:35 pm

The head of eBay Spain and Italy departed the company, according to AIM Group. “The general manager of EBay Spain and Italy, Susana Voces, has left the company after two …
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Amazon Seeks More Sellers for Subscribe & Save Program

March 15, 2019 11:25 am

Amazon wants more sellers to participate in its subscriptions program known as Subscribe & Save. The program offers consumers discounts and free shipping if they sign up to receive regular …
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Ecommerce Could Not Save Niche Magazine Publisher

March 14, 2019 11:46 pm

Instead of helping, ecommerce may have exacerbated the financial problems of a publisher of popular niche magazines and books that appeal to collectors, crafters, and other enthusiasts. Niche publisher F+W …
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eBay Opens Registration for Tax Exempt Buyers

March 14, 2019 2:39 pm

eBay began collecting sales tax from buyers located in certain states but has no way to accommodate buyers who are exempt from paying sales tax on their purchases – a …
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eBay Wants You to Know It Uses Artificial Intelligence

March 14, 2019 10:25 am

eBay wants you to know it uses artificial intelligence (AI). In a post this week, its Chief Architect and Vice President of eBay AI and Platforms Sanjeev Katariya said AI …
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First Google, Now Facebook, Etsy and Others Hit with Outages

March 13, 2019 4:45 pm

Facebook and its web properties are down this afternoon following on the heels of yesterday’s outage of Google, Gmail, and YouTube. Etsy also experienced problems this afternoon, with one Etsy …
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State Lawmakers Tax Everything that Moves Online

March 13, 2019 10:49 am

Online sellers aren’t the only ones scrambling to comply with a web of sales tax laws from myriad jurisdictions. State lawmakers are targeting everything that moves online, as residents of …
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PayPal Instant Transfer to Bank Rolls Out to Consumers – Businesses Up Next

March 12, 2019 11:27 pm

PayPal has been making it easier for users to withdraw funds, and this week, it’s rolling out “Instant Transfer to bank” to consumers in the US, though it comes with …
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eBay Runs Flash Sale for Mobile Shoppers

March 12, 2019 3:39 pm

eBay is running a flash sale for mobile shoppers today, March 12, 2019. Users can save 15% off their purchase by using the coupon code PSAVETODAY when purchasing through the …
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Can the President Cut $100 Billion in USPS Costs?

March 12, 2019 12:35 am

When President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2020 (beginning in October 2019) was released on Monday, we skimmed it to see if there was anything about rumored changes to …
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The Launch of Shoppable Ads on Google Images

March 10, 2019 9:55 pm

Google said a recent study said its search site is the first place US shoppers visit to find new products, and to take advantage of that behavior, it’s working to …
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Software Marketplace Jointly Liable for NY Sales Tax Collection

March 10, 2019 9:45 pm

A reader forwarded us an Advisory Opinion from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on an issue of sales tax collection. The operator of an online marketplace …
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From the Editor – March 10, 2019

March 9, 2019 5:05 pm

eBay is giving sellers less than 3 weeks to prepare for a major structural change to how they will do business, failing to live up to previous promises to give …
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Results Are In: How eBay GTC Mandate Will Impact Sellers

March 9, 2019 5:04 pm

This month, eBay will take away the ability for sellers to set the duration of their fixed-price listings and will impose recurring billing on a 30-day cycle. eBay announced what …
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Survey: eBay Sellers Explain the Impact of GTC Mandate

March 9, 2019 5:03 pm

Our recent survey shows some sellers are hopeful that eBay’s new GTC mandate (making all fixed-price listings Good Til Cancelled) will have a positive impact, while others see it as …
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The Sellers Guide to eBay’s Early 2019 Seller Update

March 9, 2019 5:02 pm

There is a lot to process in the first eBay Seller Update of 2019, and the company also revealed some hints of what is to come later this year. eBay …
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Collectors Corner: Mouse, Mouses, Mice

March 9, 2019 5:01 pm

No, not that kind. We’re referring to the computer kind. The kind that used to be connected via a cord to the back of the gigantic CPU taking up half …
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EcommerceBytes Soundoff: Letters to the Editor – March 10, 2019

March 9, 2019 5:00 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 Seller Update 2019: Sales Tax Collection

March 6, 2019 11:30 am

eBay has begun to collect sales tax from buyers located in certain states, including Washington, thanks to Marketplace Facilitator laws, and eBay included news relating to that development in its …
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Kohl’s Shifts Relationship with Amazon

March 6, 2019 11:21 am

Update 3/6/19: Geekwire reports that Amazon is closing “87 pop-up retail stores in malls, Whole Foods locations and Kohl’s stores across 21 U.S. states, a sign that the tech giant …
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Tool Helps Sellers Calculate Impact of eBay GTC Policy

March 5, 2019 9:49 pm

A third-party tool can help eBay sellers calculate the impact of the new Good Til Cancelled (GTC) policy. eBay is implementing the new policy in mid-March, at which time it …
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eBay Gets into Grocery Delivery? Yes, Really

March 5, 2019 9:25 pm

eBay is getting into grocery delivery in Australia. “Today we launched grocery delivery in Australia with our partner @Coles. Broad selection of non perishable pantry items delivered within a day …
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eBay Canada Adds Warranties by SquareTrade

March 5, 2019 4:32 pm

eBay Canada announced on Tuesday it has now offers warranties through SquareTrade. Shoppers have the option to purchase warranties as an add-on service in certain categories. Announcement follows: eBay Canada …
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Amazon Suspends Vendor Dropship Accounts

March 5, 2019 12:26 am

We’re getting reports from brands that Amazon suspended their Dropship accounts last week (now called Direct Fulfillment). This is not related to sellers who dropship, but rather, this applies to …
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Alibaba Gets Sales Leads through Office Depot Hookup

March 4, 2019 2:21 pm

eBay rebuffed Alibaba in 2006 despite the fact many of its sellers used the Chinese platform to source the products they sold on eBay. Some believe that was a mistake …
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Stamps.com Reassures Customers about USPS Relationship

March 4, 2019 12:46 pm

Stamps.com took measures to reassure customers after its CEO had warned that its relationship with the US Postal Service was changing. In a blog post last week, Stamps.com’s Eric Nash …
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eBay Runs Flash Sale in Australia

March 3, 2019 10:54 pm

eBay is running a flash sale in Australia. Shoppers who use the code “Post10” at checkout can receive 10% off a $120 purchase. The promotion kicked off on March 1st …
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eBay Execs Unprepared for GTC Double Billing Problem

March 3, 2019 9:35 pm

eBay executives and managers were caught off-guard by a complication in the new Good Til Cancelled (GTC) policy that will roll out in mid-March. The Vice President of Seller Experience …
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