PRC Approves USPS Rate Hike Set for August

July 19, 2021

As expected, postal rates are increasing in August. The Postal Regulatory Commission approved the changes today (July 19). The proposed price changes would raise overall Market Dominant product and service …
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USPS Postmaster General Rallies the Troops for 2021 Peak Season Ahead

July 19, 2021

USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy praised employees for helping USPS deliver throughout the coronavirus pandemic in a new video for employees, and he emphasized the importance of the upcoming holiday …
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Google Helps GoDaddy Merchants Get Free Exposure

July 18, 2021

Online sellers on GoDaddy’s platform can now get greater exposure on Google thanks to a new integration designed to help sellers of all sizes get discovered. Google had previously announced …
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eBay Scammer Sentenced to 14 Years

July 18, 2021

The government said the head of an eBay sales scam was sentenced to over 14 years in prison after accusing him of pretending to part of an eBay program in …
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Amazon Sellers Weigh Pros and Cons of New Referral Program

July 17, 2021

Amazon launched a new program to reward brands for driving sales on its marketplace. Similar to its affiliate program, the Brand Referral Bonus program gives participating brands an average 10% …
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eBay Surveys Sellers about Fraud, Privacy, and Safety

July 17, 2021

eBay conducted a survey to ask sellers about their concerns over privacy and safety and asking them to share stories about any negative experiences they endured where they felt their …
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Feds Sue Amazon over Unsafe Products from FBA Sellers

July 14, 2021

A federal agency sued Amazon to force the recall of hazardous products sold on its platform. The administrative complaint is about protecting American consumers, according to the U.S. Consumer Product …
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Facebook Pay Spills over into Other Platforms

July 14, 2021

Facebook allows users to pay for products and services using its digital wallet, and now it’s expanding Facebook Pay beyond its own platform and into the stores of online merchants, …
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Etsy Shows State Taxes Are Contagions

July 13, 2021

Etsy invited sellers to help it advocate for a simpler federal alternative to state sales tax collection requirements. It put together charts showing when it began collecting sales tax for …
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Big Demand for Corrugated Boxes and Other Packaging

July 13, 2021

Closeup of a worker hands packing a box One sign that ecommerce is thriving is the demand for packing materials. A new report reveals the demand is so great that …
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eBay DevCon: From Video and 3D to Coded Coupons

July 13, 2021

An eBay executive outlined three areas the company is focusing on in a presentation to third-party developers this week. During the fifth annual eBay Connect developers conference, Vice President of …
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eBay Sponsors Canadian Small-Biz Contest

July 12, 2021

eBay is among the sponsors of a contest that encourages shoppers to support small retailers. The trade group Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) created Small Business Every Day, and …
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Etsy Urges Sellers to Promote Its Site on Social Media

July 11, 2021

Once again, an online marketplace wants sellers to do the work to drive traffic to its site. While it can be a win-win, there’s an added challenge for Etsy sellers: …
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From the Editor – July 11, 2021

July 10, 2021

When you hear the cost of selling is going up, you may immediately think of shipping rate hikes, or perhaps something related to online sales tax. But next month, payment-processing …
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