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Amazon Limits How Many Reviews Shoppers Can Read

August 16, 2026August 16, 2026 Ina Steiner
Amazon

Shoppers have been reporting for months that Amazon is limiting how many reviews they can view on a listing. Shoppers who encounter the problem and request they be allowed to see additional reviews are being shown a message stating they’ll Read more

Marketplaces, NewsAmazon, Amazon reviewsLeave a comment

eBay Is Aware that USPS QR Codes Are Not Working at the Post Office

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Ina Steiner
eBay

An eBay moderator said the company was aware of a problem with USPS shipping labels purchased through eBay. A seller reported the following issue on the discussion board threads on Thursday afternoon: “The QR code isn’t working at the USPS. Read more

News, ShippingeBay, eBay glitch, USPS, USPS QR codes1 Comment

Amazon’s New Product Title Policy Also Applies to Its Own Listings

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Ina Steiner
Amazon

Amazon began limiting titles to 75 characters or less as of July 26, 2026 (it later extended the start-date to August 3rd). This week, it told sellers that since the new policy was announced in June, sellers have updated over Read more

Marketplaces, NewsAmazon, Amazon policy1 Comment

Etsy Announces Layoffs after $1.4 Billion Infusion in Cash

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Ina Steiner
Etsy

Etsy is laying off 200 employees, announcing the cuts just 6 days after receiving $1.4 billion in cash from eBay for the sale of Depop. Etsy notified employees in a letter on August 5, the same day it shared its Read more

Marketplaces, NewsElliott Management, Etsy, Etsy layoffsLeave a comment

eBay Grows Both Revenue and GMV 14% in Second Quarter 2026

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Ina Steiner
eBay

eBay revenue and sales growth were aligned in the second quarter of 2026, both growing 14% (on an FX-neutral basis), the company disclosed on August 5th. eBay GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) grew to $22.4 billion, and revenue grew to $3.1 Read more

Marketplaces, News1 Comment

eBay to Operate Depop as It Seeks Synergies

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026 Ina Steiner
eBay

eBay’s acquisition of Depop officially went through on Thursday, with eBay paying Etsy $1.4 billion. Vital for sellers to know: eBay vowed to operate the UK company as a complementary business and retain the Depop brand, platform, customer experience, and Read more

Marketplaces, NewsDepop, eBay, Etsy, Kruti Patel Goyal, Peter Semple3 Comments

Amazon North American Sales Grow 16% in Second Quarter 2026

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Ina Steiner
Amazon

Amazon announced its quarterly earnings on Thursday. Amazon grew total sales 20% to $200.6 billion in the second quarter of 2026, year-over-year (FX-neutral growth was also 20%). North America segment sales increased 16% year-over-year; international segment sales increased 15% year-over-year; Read more

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eBay and Execs Settle Cyberstalking Case for $55.7 Million in Compensation and Charitable Commitments

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 Ina Steiner
eBay

The following is a press release issued by Scalli Murphy Law, P.C. on July 27, 2026: Scalli Murphy Law Announces Landmark Resolution in eBay Cyberstalking Litigation Historic civil rights settlement includes $55.7 million in compensation and charitable commitments – including Read more

Marketplaces, News2 Comments

USPS Raises Package Rates for Marketplaces Sellers

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026 Ina Steiner
USPS logo

eBay warned sellers on Friday that USPS was raising Ground Advantage rates the next day. “Effective Saturday, July 25, 2026, USPS is increasing Ground Advantage rates. As a result, eBay Labels rates for Ground Advantage shipments weighing 3–5 lbs. will Read more

News, ShippingeBay, USPS, USPS Connect eCommerce3 Comments

Senate Probes Possible China Manipulation in Ecommerce

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 Ina Steiner
Ecommerce platforms

Online seller Jack Nekhala told Bloomberg reporter Spencer Soper he had been approached by someone selling a service to unfreeze his suspended Amazon account by bribing an employee, according to an article published last month. Soper published an update today, Read more

Marketplaces, NewsAmazon, Bloomberg, China, Senate probe2 Comments

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