The US Postal Service fell short of its performance targets for a host of its mailing and shipping services last year, and on-time delivery percentages in many categories were actually worse than 2014, the agency’s regulator has found. The Postal Read more
What does “big data,” PRP, and SRP have to do with shopping on eBay? The product manager responsible for the shopping experience on eBay explained how the marketplace uses models to guide shoppers to items, whether they are browsing or Read more
eBay wants to give car buyers greater selection and make it easier for them to find the vehicle they’re looking for, and it acquired Cargigi to help it. eBay announced the acquisition on Tuesday, saying it will leverage Cargigi’s technology Read more
If you advertise your products online using Google AdWords, expect to see a new user interface (or, “experience,” as Google calls it). This is not about new features – it’s a design overhaul to make it easier for business to Read more
Amazon is opening up one of its special programs for shoppers to third-party merchants, according to a seller service called Teikametrics. But not just any third-party seller, and only in select categories. Lauren Shepherd of Teikametrics told EcommerceBytes that Amazon Read more
eBay will extend its reach to mobile users thanks to a new deal with Verizon. Owners of Android smartphones will have automatic access to the eBay app when they buy or upgrade to a new device. Throughout the year, new Read more
Some sellers remain concerned over Etsy’s handling of sensitive information that came to light last week. We’ve been covering the story, and in light of the serious allegations raised by sellers, we reached out to a security expert and gave Read more
Online sellers are learning they can appeal to consumers who are interested in going green and saving money by providing them with options to make them feel good about their purchases. One way is through refurbished products, or “refurbs.” Jeff Read more
Etsy will hold a fireside chat next week with two of its product managers who will answer questions about recent changes to Etsy Shop Home and Simple Shop Policies. The marketplace said it is using seller feedback to evolve the Read more
In its latest newsletter to sellers, eBay said it would lower the postage rate for certain low-weight packages through its shipping label service beginning on Sunday, April 10th, and eBay warned its sellers to calculate their shipping costs correctly. The reason for Read more
