USPS Gets Help Sorting Packages
The USPS says a new machine that sorts small packages is exceeding expectations. Two of the Small Parcel Sorting Systems (SPSS) in operation at a Queens, New York center recently processed more than 1 million […]
Day: November 12, 2015
eBay Study Says Holiday Shoppers Look for Deals Earlier
While it is unlikely retailers can cure the procrastinator, eBay says when it comes to holiday shopping, people are starting earlier in the season than in previous years. Its basis for the claim: a new […]
Alibaba Shopping Holiday Generates $14.3 Billion in GMV in 1 Day
Alibaba’s Double 11 shopping holiday held on Singles Day (November 11) generated $14.3 billion in 24 hours. That’s up 60% from last year. And mobile was the star of the day – 69% of GMV […]
Amazon Bans Buyers for Returns Abuse
The stated Amazon returns policy says, “You may return most new, unopened items sold and fulfilled by Amazon.com within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.” It’s a reasonably consumer-friendly and efficient policy that many shoppers, […]
eBay CEO Downplays Delivery Speed, Plays up Longtail
eBay CEO Devin Wenig downplayed the importance of speedy delivery during a presentation to Wall Street investors on Tuesday, explaining eBay is moving from selling commoditized inventory to “moving down the tail” to millions of […]