You can skip a trip to Walmart to return an unwanted present and instead have FedEx pick it up from your home. Today, the retailer launched Carrier Pickup by FedEx, allowing customers to schedule a return of items sold and Read more
An eBay seller pleaded guilty in connection with selling a lanyard that falsely claimed to protect against viruses. In its announcement, the Department of Justice said the seller listed for sale on eBay an unregistered pesticide, “Toamit Virus Shut Out,” Read more
Online sellers could be facing a sales tax crackdown in 2021, according to Avalara. Many states that eased up on enforcement efforts due to COVID-19 will be looking to accelerate audits as soon as they can, the maker of tax Read more
OfferUp has updated its mobile shopping app, including adding new sub-categories designed to help shoppers find items faster. Another new feature allows shoppers to sort listings by location, distance, and delivery method. “Want to get it shipped? Set your location Read more
The FDA issued a warning on Thursday advising consumers not to use nearly 50 dietary supplements it purchased on eBay and Amazon. The Food and Drug Administration said it found the male enhancement and weight loss products in its warning Read more
Etsy warned sellers on Monday of shipping delays and advised them to “Get those holiday orders in the mail.” The message was added as an update to a Seller Handbook article on shipping deadlines. “Due to United States shipping carrier Read more
With record online sales, online sellers should prepare for record returns, and Amazon knows this better than anyone. Over the years it has created new ways to make it easier for buyers to return items, and today, it issued a Read more
Paul Stathacopoulos announced on LinkedIn he is now Head of Product and Technology at eBay Motors. It appears from his profile he had been serving as a consultant for eBay and Freetouch for the past year. According to Stathacopoulos’s post, Read more
eBay is adding messaging advising buyers about shipping delays, and it is also offering some protections for sellers impacted by impatient customers. We’ve been writing about severe shipping delays in the runup to Christmas and about some sellers’ angst over Read more
ShipStation is launching a new feature that gives buyers more accurate shipping rates and delivery choices when checking out. In-Cart Delivery Options is launching for merchants who use Shopify and BigCommerce platforms. “The new capabilities allow e-commerce merchants to provide Read more
