Online shopping will see strong growth this year, and in-store sales will see a rebound, according to a forecast by Mastercard SpendingPulse. “This holiday season will be defined by early shopping, bigger price tags and digital experiences,” according to Steve Read more
Christmas is 3 months away (103 days), but Etsy is already reminding sellers about shipping cutoff dates. “We know the holiday season can be stressful enough without worrying about shipping deadlines and extra fees,” it told sellers in a recent Read more
On September 7, 2021, Jae Hyun Lee, Senior Vice President, International of eBay Inc. agreed to step down from his role effective immediately. Lee will continue in a supporting function to aid transition until September 30, 2021. Lee joined eBay Read more
Don’t wait until you run low on USPS Priority Mail packaging. You’ll now be able to replenish your supplies faster, but it will cost you. A new shipping service will allow customers to have their Expedited Packaging Supplies delivered to Read more
Some sellers who rely on proof of delivery for high-end goods are breathing a sigh of relief. Physical signatures are making a comeback after shipping carriers suspended them as part of their Covid-19 safety protocols. FedEx notified sellers on Saturday Read more
eBay released the Fall Seller Update last week on September 8, 2021. At first blush, it seemed it wouldn’t be too disruptive to sellers, but as always, the devil is in the details. Don Heiden pointed to a major disruption Read more
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views. Hi Ina,You might find this interesting. In over Read more
Shipping carriers are recruiting workers to help process and deliver packages during the holiday shopping season, and even the United States Postmaster General is lending a hand to recruitment efforts. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy visited Dallas where he promoted hiring Read more
Online sellers will hear directly from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy at the marketplace’s annual seller conference taking place virtually next month. The conference, which is free, aims to help third-party sellers develop their businesses, enhance their brands, and partner with Read more
eBay is investing in Bidadoo, an auction company for sellers of heavy equipment. Bidadoo also calls itself the “largest and most trusted online auction service” on eBay. eBay’s press release follows: eBay and bidadoo Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Heavy Read more
