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. Hi Ina, Re: Amazon Raises FBA Fees and Read more
eBay is running a 1-day, sitewide sale today on items that are priced at $25 or more. Sales are nothing new on eBay, but usually they are restricted to a tiny group of sellers or through its Daily Deals. What’s Read more
ShippingEasy launched a new tool called the Amazon Seller Suite. ShippingEasy provides services for online sellers that help them manage inventory, shipping, and customer marketing and integrates with marketplaces and platforms including eBay, Etsy, Walmart, Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce. The new Read more
eBay held a 1-day training program for sellers in Akron, Ohio as part of its recently announced pilot program called Retail Revival. Over 100 businesses attended workshops and panels to learn how to expand the reach of their businesses. According Read more
Amazon is offering a special Prime membership rate to recipients of Medicaid, it announced on its blog. Medicaid recipients are now eligible for Prime for $5.99 per month. To qualify for a $5.99 monthly Prime membership, customers must have a Read more
Amazon made a change to its returns policy for apparel sellers, and according to one seller, it’s having an unintended consequence: she’s no longer offering exchanges as a result of the new system. Zu Adams sells apparel on Amazon and Read more
Amazon will build its first fulfillment center located in the state of Missouri, it announced on Wednesday. The 800,000 square-foot fulfillment center will pick, pack and ship small items such as books, electronics and toys. Amazon currently operates a sortation Read more
Etsy is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th by showcasing sellers in a global integrated marketing campaign. Etsy has 1.65 million women sellers – that’s 87% of its sellers – so it’s not surprising to see it embrace the Read more
Amazon has banned CBD products (cannabis compound) in Germany, according to Wortfilter. We’ve sent an inquiry to Amazon asking about the report. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in the cannabis plant (marijuana), and you can find many products listed Read more
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
