Ecommerce platform Shopify launched a new email marketing tool for sellers. Currently available to select merchants at no charge, Shopify Email will be available to all Shopify stores early next year, with low cost plans available. A spokesperson explained Shopify Read more
Last month, eBay updated sellers on pending changes to the way it handles sales tax, and on Monday, it said the changes are now live. Starting now, the way taxable transactions are processed and how taxes are collected for remittance Read more
UPS is forecasting record-breaking holiday returns volume this year. It expects 1.9 million returns to take place on January 2, 2020, its forecast peak day. That’s a 26% increase over last year’s peak returns day. But high volumes aren’t expected Read more
Amazon expanded delivery options for holiday shoppers, it announced today. The company is offering free next-day delivery to Prime members for over 10 million items, “including popular holiday gifts such as toys, games, and electronics.” Amazon has also expanded its Read more
eBay announced this week it would extend seller protections to sellers impacted by the fires and power outages in California. The major carriers have been warning customers about the disruption and service delays caused by the events including evacuations in Read more
Amazon opened a Holiday Store today, along with curated gift guides, deals, and more. A spokesperson told EcommerceBytes, “With early holiday deals kicking off today and new deals all day, every day this season, our biggest-ever selection of curated gift Read more
eBay is once again turning to brands and daily-deal style promotions in its marketing campaign. On Friday, it announced it will launch a Holiday Brand Outlet on November 4, and each Friday through December 13, it will offer shoppers “Black Read more
Amazon launched the Amazon Small Business Academy on Friday, a range of educational initiatives to help entrepreneurs, startups, and business owners succeed online. The program includes free in-person seminar events and live webinars, as well as community college classes across Read more
Update 11/1/2019: An Amazon spokesperson provided us with the following statement: “Yesterday’s email was sent in error and all impacted listings were reinstated within hours.” Amazon notified a seller on October 31st that they need approval to list Nintendo products Read more
