eBay Runs Promotion for Car Dealers
eBay is running a promotion for car dealers, it announced Friday. Sellers who list over 6 vehicles a year on eBay can get up to two free auto relists. The promotion runs through May 16, […]
Month: April 2020
eBay Sued by Its Own Collection Agency
eBay was sued by its own collection agency on Friday. eBay hired IC System, Inc. to go after delinquent accounts, but it claims eBay provided inaccurate customer data that got it into legal trouble. According […]
Domestic Shipping Disruptions Now a Reality for Sellers
Domestic shipping disruptions are now a reality for online sellers who have already faced international mail disruptions. The USPS is warning of delivery delays for certain Priority Mail and First-Class packages (FCPS) services. It’s also […]
Stamps.com Waives Fees for Seniors to Avoid Trips to P.O.
Online postage provider Stamps.com is waiving its monthly service fees for seniors through the end of July due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, sellers should know the program is for personal use only, not for […]
eBay May Hold Virtual Conference to Connect with Sellers
eBay may hold a virtual conference for sellers, according to executive Marnie Levine. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, eBay had cancelled it is annual eBay Open seller conference normally held in July, but it had […]
Etsy Serves Up New TV Ads and a Guide to Help Sellers
Etsy is running two new TV commercials and published a new guide for sellers to help them during the pandemic. The TV spots are part of Etsy’s newest ad campaign, “Always Open.” A spokesperson said […]
eBay Board Appeases Activist Investors with Its CEO Pick
Activist investor Starboard Value LP is easing off on its pressure against eBay, which issued a press release today containing a joint statement from the two companies. Last month, Starboard Value had nominated four candidates […]
Ecommerce News Roundup: Amazon Shuts Down in France
Amazon shuts down in FranceThe AP reported a French court has required Amazon to stop selling “non-essential” goods for a month while it worked out new worker safety measures. Citing the complexity of trying to […]
eBay Gives Sellers More Time to Request Store Fee Deferrals
eBay is allowing certain sellers to request a deferral for some of their fees in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and it has extended the application period to April 15th. Sellers in the US who […]
USPS Tests Alert System for Mail Deliveries
The US Postal Service will send email alerts to people after it delivers their mail as part of a test it is conducting. Online sellers might be the beneficiaries of having shipping carriers alert buyers […]