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Day: May 16, 2021

Amazon Is Hung Up on the Problem of Drop Shipping

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Ina Steiner
Amazon

Sellers be warned, Amazon seems really peeved by those who violate its drop-shipping policy. It issued another reminder to sellers about its policy on Friday. In January, Amazon updated its drop-shipping policy page, and as we noted at the time, Read more

Marketplaces, NewsAmazon, Drop shipping1 Comment

eBay to Let Canadian Sellers Opt for US Dollars

May 16, 2021 Ina Steiner
eBay

eBay will begin letting sellers in Canada receive payouts in US dollars. It’s a big deal, since many Canadian eBay sellers do a majority of their business on eBay.com. The change impacts sellers enrolled in Managed Payments. “We are pleased Read more

Marketplaces, NewseBay Canada, eBay managed payments, eBay payouts2 Comments

Etsy Wants to Furnish Your Outdoor Spaces

May 16, 2021 Ina Steiner
Etsy

Etsy said searches for items related to outdoor goods are way up compared to last year as it kicks off what it’s calling the first-ever Outdoor Sales Event on its marketplace. Searches for outdoor bars and accessories were up 234% Read more

Marketplaces, NewsDayna Isom Johnson, Etsy, Etsy sale

Amazon Shareholders to Vote on Packaging Materials

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Ina Steiner
Amazon

Amazon shareholders will vote on a matter relating to the company’s use of packaging materials at this year’s annual meeting on May 26. Shareholder advocacy firm As You Sow submitted a proposal requesting shareholders vote to have Amazon issue a Read more

Marketplaces, NewsAmazon, Amazon financials, Amazon packaging, Amazon shareholder meeting, Amazon shareholder proposal

Sendle Runs $1 Shipping Promo for New Shippers

May 16, 2021September 10, 2021 Ina Steiner

Sendle says small businesses can ship packages for $1 this week as part of a special promotion. Obviously there are restrictions with which sellers should familiarize themselves. Sendle is an Australian shipping service that has expanded to the US. It Read more

News, ShippingSendle, Shipping1 Comment

PayPal Gets into the Returns Game as It Evolves

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Ina Steiner
PayPal

PayPal acquired a company called Happy Returns, which helps retailers manage their returns – or, as Happy Returns has described itself, “a leading provider of return and logistics solutions for retailers and their customers.” PayPal had invested in the company Read more

News, Payments, Selling ToolsHappy Returns, Merger and Acquisition, PayPal, Returns1 Comment


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