USPS to Workers: Scan, Scan, Scan

September 21, 2021

The USPS told postal workers to “scan, scan, scan.” In a post on Monday, the US Postal Service discussed the importance of scanning packages throughout their journey and urged workers …
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eBay Lowers Fees for High-Value Auto Parts & Accessories

September 21, 2021

eBay is lowering fees for high-value Auto Parts & Accessories. The change impacts items that sell for over $1,000. The new fees apply to sellers who subscribe to an eBay …
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Etsy Board Replaces Director Who Moved to Amazon

September 21, 2021

Etsy appointed Andy Ballard to its Board of Directors after Edith Cooper resigned a week ago to take a seat on Amazon’s Board. Ballard is CEO of Wiser Solutions, “which …
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FedEx Blames Tight Labor Market for Higher Costs

September 20, 2021

FedEx will raise rates in January, it announced Monday, but it is also raising the fuel surcharge on November 1, 2021. You might think a fuel surcharge is tied directly …
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eBay CPC Ads Now Available to Business Sellers in Beta

September 19, 2021

eBay announced on Saturday that its new CPC (cost-per-click) ads are available to business sellers. The CPC ads, known as eBay Promoted Listings Advanced, is launching in beta testing. Note …
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Etsy Category Updates: Indian Accessories Are In, Poppy Is Out

September 16, 2021

Etsy added new categories to support its growing base of sellers in India, including categories for accessories such as Gajras, Passas, Latkans, and Safas. It removed Poppy as an attribute …
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Amazon Extends Holiday-Return Period Again This Year

September 16, 2021

Beginning October 1st, shoppers on Amazon will have until January 31, 2022 to return items they purchase as the marketplace institutes its extended holiday-returns policy for a second year. Previously …
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Getting Ready for the Holiday Shopping Season: A Weekly Breakdown for Sellers

September 16, 2021

During the week of November 14, online retailers will run teaser holiday promotions to induce early shopping behaviors. But the week of December 5 will be the most important week …
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USPS to Raise Rates Twice a Year

September 15, 2021

The US Postal Service announced today it will raise rates for Market Dominant services (including the cost of a stamp, First Class Mail, and Media Mail) twice a year – …
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What Exactly Is Changing in eBay’s New User Agreement

September 14, 2021

User Agreements are tedious, no doubt, but they spell out the rules you agree to when using an online marketplace or payment service. eBay didn’t make things easy when it …
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DHL Plans for 35% Increase in Holiday Shipping Volume

September 14, 2021

DHL eCommerce Solutions Americas is planning for a 35% increase in volume during the holiday’s peak season compared to last year, and it began preparing in January. It’s not alone …
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eBay Seller Aided by FedEx Employee Gets 5 Years for Fraud

September 14, 2021

An eBay seller got 5 and a half years (66 months) for selling stolen goods over a 10-year period and for tax evasion, according to the US Department of Justice …
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Etsy Promotes Star Sellers in Email Marketing Campaign

September 14, 2021

As promised, Etsy is promoting sellers whom it determines are eligible for its brand new Star Seller program. Etsy sent a marketing email on Monday with the subject line, “Meet …
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Strong Online Holiday Sales Growth Expected

September 13, 2021

Online shopping will see strong growth this year, and in-store sales will see a rebound, according to a forecast by Mastercard SpendingPulse. “This holiday season will be defined by early …
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