eBay is running a promotion encouraging buyers to use credit cards to pay. A reader brought it to our attention, noting that when they placed an order, eBay displayed a coupon offer at checkout called “YOUSAVETEN.” What’s unusual is that Read more
Canadian department store Hudson’s Bay launched an online marketplace and will add 500 new sellers to thebay.com by the end of the year. Hudson’s Bay Marketplace allows it to expand selection on its site – including vintage designer handbags and Read more
The US Postal Service said mail delivery has improved to levels prior to the peak 2020 holiday season and subsequent 2021 winter-storm disruptions. However, it’s nothing to write home about. For the week of March 6, overall service performance for Read more
Retailer Union Square Supply, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the city of New York on Friday over its COVID-19 anti price-gouging enforcement practices. In its civil rights class action lawsuit, the retailer said it is suing over “the creation and Read more
Amazon said it continues to works with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other law enforcement organizations to stop scams and protect customers after the FTC announced Tuesday it had entered into a settlement with an alleged scammer who it Read more
Poshmark shoppers can now view product videos uploaded by sellers, the latest feature to catch on with ecommerce marketplaces and apps, including Amazon and Etsy. Poshmark is also running a sweepstakes March 15 – 19 designed to inspire people to Read more
Alexander Gifford filed a federal lawsuit against eBay Inc. on Wednesday. The lawsuit states the basis for federal jurisdiction is “double taxation.” The seller is seeking relief, writing: “Return of all funds collected by eBay, Inc. on used goods through Read more
Amazon began informing sellers about Prime Day last week, including a post on the Amazon UK Seller Central board. “Prime Day (PD) is Amazon’s largest global shopping event exclusively for Prime members, offering great deals and exclusive content,” it wrote. Read more
Etsy informed sellers who were disrupted by recent severe-weather storms they can apply for grants offered through a partnership with CERF+. Etsy and CERF+ work together to award grants to a select number of eligible sellers. “Any Etsy sellers who Read more
Sellers may feel that Amazon returns policy requirements favor buyers to the extreme, but committing returns fraud through Amazon could land you in jail. Amazon issued a statement on Tuesday about a man who was sentenced to 30 months in Read more
