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 fees will go up for some sellers. PayPal is raising 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,In the June 9th email newsletter, Ina Read more
During the pandemic, eBay warned users of customer service delays and encouraged them to use its online resources and community boards instead. With over a year to adjust, and now allowing employees to return to the office, eBay posted information Read more
Online sellers can reap the benefits of Amazon’s FBA fulfillment service even when they don’t sell on its marketplace thanks to its Multi-Channel Fulfillment service (MCF). This week, Amazon announced it has integrated with BigCommerce to make it easier for Read more
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire Stamps.com in a deal valued at $6.6 billion (that’s billion with a “B”). The agreement includes a 40-day “go-shop” period expiring August 18, 2021 that allows Stamps.com to consider alternative acquisition proposals Read more
The head of eBay technology is accountable to an 18-year-old – Mazen Rawashdeh gets feedback from his son who buys and sells on eBay. eBay’s top executives are responsible for running all aspects of the business, and on Thursday, the Read more
Facebook created a marketing guide for merchants who want to reach shoppers during the upcoming holiday shopping season and announced it in an email sent this week with the subject line, “Help your products find holiday shoppers this year.” Inside Read more
Marketplace Pulse reported today that Amazon suspended hundreds of top Chinese sellers over the past 2 months. The blog compiled a list of nearly 300 individual seller accounts that it said had offered dozens of previously best-selling items. Marketplace Pulse Read more
Amazon is launching a new portal for seller SAFE-T claims. The marketplace announced on Thursday: “On July 15, 2021, we’ll launch the SAFE-T Communication Center on Seller Central. This new center will be the single point of contact for all Read more
eBay will award £20,000 to the winner of its UK eBay for Business Awards along with a bundle of marketing support valued at over £100,000. Twelve category prize winner will receive a £5,000 cash prize and access to a range Read more
