Author: Ina Steiner

Ina Steiner is co-founder and Editor of EcommerceBytes and has been reporting on ecommerce since 1999. She's a widely cited authority on marketplace selling and is author of "Turn eBay Data Into Dollars" (McGraw-Hill 2006). Her blog was featured in the book, "Blogging Heroes" (Wiley 2008). She is a member of the Online News Association (Sep 2005 - present) and Investigative Reporters and Editors (Mar 2006 - present). Follow her on Twitter at @ecommercebytes and send news tips to ina@ecommercebytes.com. See disclosure at EcommerceBytes.com/disclosure/.

eBay Restructures European Organization

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 Ina Steiner

An eBay executive spilled the beans about a new restructuring taking place in the coming weeks. Eben Sermon, Head of eBay Europe (excl UK) at eBay, said eBay will create a newly combined European region, bringing together the UK, led Read more

Amazon Seeks 20,000 UK Workers for the Holiday Season

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 Ina Steiner

Amazon is seeking 20,000 workers for the holiday shopping season in the UK. Interestingly, it pointed out it has over 250 million unique products available on Amazon.co.uk from tens of thousands of independent businesses of all sizes – “significant growth Read more

eBay Gives Sellers New UPS Shipping Options

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 Ina Steiner

eBay is adding new shipping options from UPS, it announced on Wednesday. On eBay, sellers have a choice in how they ship packages, though they must select an option with tracking if they want to avoid potential seller performance issues. Read more

OfferUp and Letgo Consolidate into One Selling App

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Ina Steiner

Following the acquisition of Letgo by OfferUp this spring, the two selling platforms are merging into one. OfferUp has over 90 million app downloads and millions of buyers, and the new marketplace supports over 20 million monthly users, with billions Read more

Amazon Releases Small-Biz Stats at Seller Conference

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Ina Steiner

During an online meeting of sellers on Tuesday, an Amazon executive revealed the company will spend $100 million this year to promote small businesses during Prime Day and through the holiday season. That’s on top of the $18 billion it’s Read more

eBay Extends Seller Protection for Shipping Delays

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Ina Steiner

eBay is extending seller protection for late deliveries caused by shipping-carrier delays through the end of September. eBay executive Marni Levine revealed the policy update in a video. “You will not be held accountable for late shipments, late scans, and Read more

Walmart Launches $98 Membership Program

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Ina Steiner

Walmart announced its long-anticipated membership program on Tuesday called Walmart+, which will become available on September 15th. “Walmart+ uses the company’s unique assets to make life easier for busy families. Along with the power of its online presence, Walmart+ has Read more

PayPal Tells Sellers that ‘Pay in 4’ Can Boost Sales

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Ina Steiner

PayPal is selling merchants on its new “Pay in 4” financing solution, telling them it can boost conversions. PayPal Pay in 4 lets shoppers make a purchase and pay over four, interest-free installments. But sellers get paid right away. PayPal Read more

eBay Gives $25 to Old Members

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Ina Steiner

Forgive the headline, we couldn’t resist after a reader forwarded us a message from eBay along with a note to us: “All of a sudden…I feel old.” eBay’s message to the reader: “A special $25 coupon just for our first Read more

eBay Holds 25 Year Anniversary Sale

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Ina Steiner

eBay kicked off a 25-year anniversary sale: “Shop 25 Top Brands in Special eBay Anniversary Sale, From Tech to Apparel.” As part of the sale, eBay is offering an additional 25% off 25 top brands including Dyson, Puma, Worx and Read more