The USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) studied how the Postal Service engages with microbusinesses and issued a report with recommendations. It found microbusinesses to be generally satisfied with the Postal Service but advised it to do more to boost Read more
Selling app Mercari is running a promotion targeting the fashion-minded. The company understands that online shoppers who buy also sell, and vice versa. The email to users: “Sell your next handbag for $50 to earn a 10% off coupon. A Read more
The USPS is launching a new site this month to help retailers deal with returns by supporting shipping and returns consolidators that provide delivery for the Postal Service. The USPS said the new site will replace the current Shipping Consolidators Read more
Amazon is seeking workers to fulfill tens of thousands of jobs in corporate, tech, and customer fulfillment. It’s hosting Amazon Career Day on September 17th, which it calls the nation’s largest job fair. It will feature six informational and networking Read more
Etsy updated its newly launched advertising program to better help sellers analyze the performance of their ad campaigns. The new custom-date feature helps sellers isolate ad statistics beyond the “last 30 days” and “last 12 months” options. Etsy also provided Read more
The economy has an obvious impact on retail and ecommerce, but there are other news headlines that are hitting close to home for online sellers. The United States’ possible withdrawal from the Universal Postal Union could potentially help sellers who Read more
When eBay announces a new Seller Update as it did last week, sellers immediately go looking to see if it’s going to cost them more to sell on the site – or if there will be any opportunities to lower Read more
eBay released the Fall Seller Update 2019 on Wednesday, September 4, and it announced changes to its User Agreement. It goes without saying that stability and predictability are crucial for sellers running ecommerce businesses, and many view these regularly issued Read more
“What, me worry?” Alfred E. Neuman After 67 years of poking fun at popular culture, politics, the entertainment industry, and just about anyone and anything that managed to get in their crosshairs, MAD magazine is being thrown under the bus. Read more
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,I loved the article on The Scotch Read more
