UPS Announces 5 Percent Rate Hike for 2017
UPS will raise rates effective December 26, 2016 by nearly 5% for services commonly used by online sellers. Each year, UPS and FedEx raise rates – in fact one recent study claimed the two companies […]
Month: September 2016
Amazon FBA Tries to Clear Out Euro Warehouses
Amazon is giving sellers in Europe an incentive to clear out slow-moving inventory from its Fulfilment by Amazon warehouses in preparation for the busy holiday shopping season. An FBA seller from the UK forwarded an […]
It’s Safe to Ship to Canada Once Again
Sellers shipping to Canada and all Canadian-based sellers can breathe a sigh of relief after a summer of uncertainty when it comes to package delivery. But while new developments in the labor dispute with Canada […]
eBay Promotes White Glove Customer Service
eBay is encouraging its sellers to open Anchor Stores and is using a new pitch in a current promotion. “Make this your season of repeat business. Upgrade to the Anchor Level by September 6 and […]
Are Negative Reviews Protected on Sites Like Yelp?
A court decision that required Yelp to remove negative reviews posted about an attorney could eventually reach a resolution in California. Many big name online players spoke out in favor of Yelp as they perceive […]
eBay Changes Delivery Estimates Ahead of Holidays
Sellers say eBay is setting up buyers for disappointment with the changes to delivery estimates it displays to shoppers. Thanks to Wednesday’s announcement, some are also concerned about how the change could impact their seller performance […]
Introducing 411: Fulltext Ecommerce News on the Go
We’re excited to announce EcommerceBytes 411, a new publication launching in the first week of September 2016 that will cover ecommerce news and analysis for the independent seller. You can sign up now at a […]