Amazon acquired GameSparks, a technology company used by game-makers. TechCrunch had reported the acquisition in July, but confirmation of the deal only came this week. A page on the GameSparks site showcases how a popular gaming powerhouse uses its services: Read more
Sellers have spotted two new features that may be coming to eBay – one provides shoppers with an estimate of the time it takes sellers to respond to offers (called Best Offers). The other is an unusual move to entice Read more
Pitney Bowes made a strategic hiring when it plucked a longtime USPS executive for its own. If anyone understands the ins and outs of the US Postal Service and the needs of its business customers here and abroad, it’s Cliff Read more
Amazon is in talks with banks to work on a customized branded service for its customers, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing “people familiar with the matter.” “The talks with financial firms are focused on creating a product that Read more
Amazon and Etsy began collecting Washington state sales tax on behalf of third-party merchants this year in a move that caught many sellers by surprise. Next up, Pennsylvania. All thanks to “Marketplace Facilitators” laws. Sellers are dealing with regulation on Read more
eBay is running a promotion for UK sellers. The offer is by invitation only to private (non-business sellers). Those who receive the invitation and activate it can list up to 100 listings and enjoy listing fees of up to £1 Read more
It’s no secret that Amazon is building out its logistics capabilities with fulfillment centers, sortation centers, and a network of vehicles and planes to move inventory from point A to point B. But Amazon also learns a lot over time Read more
While some big names like Walmart and Amazon experiment with same day delivery in a selection of major markets, a long tail economy exists where smaller metropolitan areas have speedy delivery demands. As the nascent app-powered gig economy of the Read more
In a blog post on Wednesday, “What’s Coming Up In 2018: More buyers, better tools, real talk,” Etsy discussed its plans for the year and invited users to submit questions for CEO Josh Silverman. The post came a day after Read more
Amazon is raising fees for sellers who use FBA fulfillment and introduced a new policy in an effort to optimize space in its warehouse. Sellers already know not to take a “send it and forget it” approach to using Amazon Read more
