In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views. Dear Ina, Re: Shill Bidding on eBay: this Read more
Post Offices in the United States will be closed on Christmas Day and on New Year’s Day. Some Post Offices may also have limited hours on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, 2018. All Post Offices will be open and regular Read more
eBay is running a “December Dozen” flash sale today, December 7th. A banner on the eBay homepage advertises “A Dozen Days of Steals! Day 3.” The sale allows shoppers to use a coupon code (PHLDAYTEN) to receive 10% off their Read more
UPS is raising shipping rates on December 26, 2018. The rates for UPS Ground, UPS Air and International services will increase an average net 4.9%. In addition, UPS is increasing certain value-added services and surcharges, and fuel surcharges will apply Read more
eBay is raising shipping rates in the UK for sellers using “eBay delivery powered by Shutl.” The marketplace said it was part of its annual rate increase that allows it to continue to develop and improve its delivery service for Read more
Shippo added two regional carriers to its shipping web app – AxleHire and CDL. It is part of its strategy to help businesses meet increasing consumer demands for same day, next-day and two-day delivery. Press release follows: Shippo today announced Read more
Ecommerce platform BigCommerce is appealing to sellers who use WordPress to power their websites. “New integration gives the WordPress community a scalable way to incorporate industry-leading commerce into a content-first site experience,” it announced on Wednesday. Press release follows: BigCommerce, Read more
eBay said “Green Monday” – the second Monday of December – is historically one of its busiest holiday shopping days, and it will launch Green Monday deals on December 10th. “Offering last-minute shoppers the best deals since Cyber Week, new Read more
The USPS provided an update to its service alert regarding tomorrow’s day of mourning for former President George HW Bush (December 5, 2018). Here are the new details it added to today’s alert: Updates from USPS Service Alert: – Delivery Read more
eBay said it would protect sellers from any fallout resulting from postal delays resulting from the day of mourning observance by the US Postal Service. Announcement follows: Seller Shipping Metrics and National Day of Mourning, December 5, 2018 USPS has Read more
