Amazon is bringing awareness of its delivery lockers to the masses by running a contest in the run-up to Christmas. We’ve been writing about the package pickup trend since it started picking up steam in 2011 – that’s where retailers Read more
What do you think of eBay’s new Seller Hub that was announced as part of the Fall 2015 Seller Release? David Bernstein wants to know. The Senior Product Manager at eBay who is focused on improving the selling experience for Read more
Amazon warehouse workers in Germany are going on strike as part of a long-running dispute over pay and conditions, according to Reuters. In September, Amazon workers in Germany went on strike in six of eight major shipping locations. On Facebook, the union posted a Read more
eBay users will be taking to the site on Friday to sell unwanted Christmas presents while Amazon users will be busy shopping and downloading digital content on Christmas Day. Both companies issued press releases in the UK on Monday with Read more
Exactly one week before Christmas, Etsy seller Tami Miller posted a message on Facebook to assure customers that her staff was rushing every day to get their packages out in time for Christmas. That night, her office was visited by Read more
Amazon.com will lease planes to decrease its reliance on shipping carriers, according to the Seattle Times newspaper, citing cargo-industry executives. “The online retail giant wants to build out its own cargo operations to avoid delays from carriers such as United Parcel Read more
Lots of people head home for the holidays to spend time with family, and Etsy has a special initiative to capitalize on this reality. Each year, Etsy Admin staff organize meet-ups around the world during their holiday travels. “Home for Read more
eBay has lifted its ban on listing empty product boxes for sale. The marketplace had previously prohibited sellers from selling empty boxes because some buyers felt scammed when they realized they had paid hundreds of dollars on an empty box Read more
People aren’t finished with their holiday shopping, but as Christmas and Kwanzaa grow ever closer, they may have qualms about shopping online over concerns that they won’t get their gifts in time. eBay and Etsy are both attempting to extend Read more
Teikametrics has named Jim Speltz, former Brookstone CEO, its new Chief Operating Officer. Teikametrics works with Amazon sellers of all sizes, with a focus on those using Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA). The company’s software dynamically optimizes pricing, operations, and inventory performance, helping Read more
