Two months ago, The Information reported on how overseas companies were taking advantage of high de minimis rates to ship packages directly to US consumers without having to collect duties. This week, the publication reported that the US was cracking Read more
The USPS hired Bill Fraine to align its commercial strategy with its network transformation changes, which is a controversial part of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s Delivering for America plan. Fraine was former president of GXO Logistics’ supply chain division when Read more
Amazon can now deliver orders by drones to more customers after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved its request to operate drones beyond visual line of sight, known as “BVLOS.” Later this year, Amazon will expand beyond Texas and California Read more
Third-party sellers bring a broader selection of goods to online marketplaces, and Walmart is running a promotional campaign to encourage sellers to add best-selling items to their catalog. Sellers who list a recommended item from its Assortment Growth Dashboard get Read more
Amazon confirmed it will hold its 10th Prime Day sale in July, and sellers reportedly had until May 17th to submit deals for a chance to be selected for Prime Day deals. But as Jungle Scout’s Eva Hart told us, Read more
In 2021, Amazon tightened a policy that requires sellers to obtain insurance and expanded its A-to-Z Guarantee to cover customers against defective products in cases of property damage or personal injury, even when a third-party seller has sold the item. Read more
Etsy announced on Tuesday it would retire its old listing form that sellers use to list items for sale on its marketplace. “Don’t worry; you won’t miss any of your favorite features,” it informed sellers. “The updated listing form has Read more
Amazon’s fulfillment network got some attention this week after GlobeSt reported the company had signed at least 6 new leases in the first five months of the year, equal to the space it had signed leases for in all of Read more
eBay employees fielded questions from sellers about international shipping during this week’s eBay for Business podcast episode, revealing some quirks that sellers should understand. In some cases, eBay may charge sellers an international fee even in cases where the buyer Read more
The USPS will pause its efforts to improve ground transportation beginning in August, citing peak season and elections, according to a letter Postmaster General DeJoy wrote to lawmakers on Monday. He sent the letter to clarify what Delivering for America Read more
