January 30, 2023 - EcommerceBytes

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Why the USPS Launched New QR-like Barcodes on Shipping Labels

January 30, 2023January 31, 2023 Ina Steiner

The USPS added new barcodes to shipping labels to increase their readability (see clarification below). The Postal Service explained that soft packs (think clothing) and irregularly-shaped parcels can end up with unreadable barcodes. The new “two-dimensional Intelligent Mail matrix barcodes” Read more

Etsy Doubles Down on One-Size-Fits-All Returns Policy

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Ina Steiner

In September, Etsy announced a policy that restricted the return policies sellers could offer buyers. Ironically, the marketplace that emphasizes the unique and special nature of sellers’ products is requiring sellers to conform to one of Etsy’s standard return policies. Read more