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,I always use Pirate Ship. I get Read more
eBay is expanding its Managed Payments mandate in Europe, it announced on Wednesday. eBay will begin enrolling sellers in France, Italy, and Spain into the program in early 2021. eBay began managing payments on its platform in the US for Read more
Walmart is testing delivery drones in a new pilot with Flytrex, which is an “end-to-end drone delivery company.” The program is focused on delivering select grocery and household essential items from Walmart stores. The pilot launched today in Fayetteville, North Read more
UPS expects to hire over 100,000 seasonal employees to support the anticipated annual increase in package volume that will begin in October 2020 and continue through January 2021. “We’re preparing for a record peak holiday season,” said Charlene Thomas, Chief Read more
eBay announced on August 31st it was extending its seller protections for performance issues related to shipping carrier delays through the end of September. On September 8th, it clarified the announcement, adding the following three provisions to the original two: Read more
Amazon is expanding research and development efforts into “autonomous delivery technology,” it revealed today. It created a new team in its Cambridge, England, facility to focus on Amazon Scout. What is Amazon Scout? The company explained: “Amazon Scout devices are Read more
eBay announced changes to the luxury watch category to appeal to buyers, announcing authentication and escrow services for high-priced watches. eBay pays for authentication on eligible items, while buyers who choose to use escrow must pay for it. eBay is Read more
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone celebrated Pierre Omidyar’s founding of the company 25 years ago with a post on the eBay Blog. Iannone reviewed some of eBay’s highlights, writing, “Our marketplace is filled with storied firsts — from helping catapult the Read more
eBay Chief Marketing Officer Suzy Deering announced on Friday she is leaving the company. The news comes as eBay celebrates the 25th anniversary of its founding – and, even more relevant – ahead of the all-important holiday shopping season. (See Read more
Walmart unveiled its list of top toys for the holiday shopping season featuring what it called the 36 hottest toys, “tested and selected by the real experts, kids.” New this year – Walmart provided an interactive tool where shoppers can Read more
