A traditional indicator of potential ecommerce success, traffic from search engines, social media, and advertising campaigns, experienced a dip from 2013 to 2014. Yet less traffic hasn’t resulted in lower sales, as these channels have been driving more revenue to Read more
The U.S. Postal Service recognized FedEx recently as part of its annual Supplier Performance Awards. FedEx carries the majority of domestic air packages for the Postal Service and had been awarded a 7-year contract last year valued at approximately $10.5 Read more
Endicia launched a new service for merchants who not only accept returns, but embrace the practice. Endicia says it is the electronic postage industry’s first “Pay-on-Use Returns” service exclusively for the United States Postal Service. Not all sellers wish to Read more
Sellers on Bonanza can now buy and print USPS shipping labels directly on the marketplace. The Postal Service offers discounts to companies that purchase postage online through its Click N Ship service or through one of its partners, including Endicia Read more
One year after announcing it was expanding Delivery Confirmation International Service beyond Canada to additional countries, the USPS suspended tracking to seven of those countries. Apparently some foreign Posts are not up to snuff when it comes to tracking packages. Read more
eBay is causing major confusion among sellers weekend thanks to messaging about International Site Visibility (ISV) that began appearing on Thursday. ISV is an optional upgrade that allows sellers in the U.S. to pay extra to have their eBay.com listings Read more
eBay announced plans to acquire AppTek to help it translate its 650 million individual listings into multiple languages as pursues its cross-border strategy. Global expansion is a key priority for eBay, which said 20% of its transactions occur across borders, Read more
The service providers and entrepreneurs who attended IRCE 2014 in Chicago know a lot about the need to stand out in a crowd. With more than 600 vendors crowded into an exhibition hall, you could almost taste the sense of Read more
PayPal launched a new website designed to educate small businesses on global selling. PayPal Passport provides country-specific guidance on seasonal sales peaks, including holidays and events; cultural customs, taboos and trends; currency exchange and fees; and customs procedures and taxes. Read more
Not since eBay Motors has eBay embraced a vertical with such enthusiasm as it has fashion, and now the latest evidence of eBay’s love affair with designers is evident. This week, the online marketplace launched eBay Designer Collective, a direct-to-consumer Read more
