UPS raised rates for its SurePost service and will no longer use the US Postal Service to deliver any of those parcels. The UPS Teamsters union was concerned enough about the resulting surge in volume its workers would have to Read more
Amazon confirmed to media outlets that it is laying off 200 employees, but there’s not enough information to know how it might impact roles interfacing with online sellers. An Amazon spokesperson providing outlets with the following statement: “We’ve adjusted parts Read more
Sellers who use the popular GoDaddy webhosting service should take note of Wednesday’s announcement from the FTC, which charged GoDaddy with failing to secure its website-hosting services against attacks that could harm its customers and visitors to the customers’ websites. Read more
Amazon will stop offering prep services for sharp products through its FBA fulfillment service in April, and it’s updating its packaging requirements for such items. It’s making the move “to ensure the safety of our associates and customers.” Sellers will Read more
Marketplace seller tool Teikametrics named a former TikTok executive its new president. Sandie Hawkins formerly headed ecommerce in the US at the popular social media company. Teikametrics helps brands grow across marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart. It facilitates over Read more
eBay signed a definitive agreement to acquire Caramel, which it said would make buying and selling vehicles on eBay simpler, “regardless of which US state the vehicle and the buyer are located in.” eBay said Carmel handles all of the Read more
eBay has been rolling out unannounced changes to the Saved Feed feature over the past month or so, and buyers say it makes it harder to navigate the page. Some buyers say the feed is now full of duplicate listings; Read more
New tariffs and other changes could impact online sellers in the months and years ahead. Marianne Rowden is CEO of E-Merchants Trade Council, a global trade association for ecommerce entrepreneurs to support simplification of trade, tax and transportation policies. In Read more
A popular tool used by eBay sellers for marketplace research is being forced to close its app and pivot to a new offering called ShelfTrend AI, which it’s calling “an innovative, AI-powered approach to ecommerce intelligence.” In an email to Read more
The Postal Service is adding faster-delivery options through its relatively new USPS Ground Advantage and Connect offerings. On January 6, 2025, the Postal Service announced its plans to offer same-day and next-day solutions, but they come with some limitations. USPS Read more
