Logistics firm Descartes acquired Sellercloud this month for $110 million with additional potential performance-based consideration of up to $20 million. This adds to Descartes’ portfolio, which includes shipping solution ShipRush, acquired in 2017. Sellercloud supports small and mid-market online sellers, Read more
Facebook is testing a new feature that draws content from across its offerings into a single tab called Local. For many years, people have created Facebook Groups to bring together people from their local area, as the social media site Read more
Walmart is offering shoppers a more generous holiday returns policy than its rival Amazon. Walmart told sellers: “From October 1 through December 31, 2024, all items purchased in-store or online can be returned until January 31, 2025 – excluding wireless Read more
Sellers who use Auctane’s portfolio of shipping solutions, such as ShipStation and Stamps.com, can receive discounted rates from FedEx beginning in November 2024. Auctane said its new agreement with the shipping carrier means its customers can take advantage of discounted Read more
Over 18,000 small businesses applied for this year’s eBay Up & Running grants, up 162% over last year, and eBay recently announced the 50 US winners. In addition to receiving a $10,000 grant, each of the 50 winners will also Read more
Amazon said this week’s Prime Big Deal Days was its biggest October shopping event ever, but as usual, its press announcement was shy on details. More Prime members shopped this year’s event, “resulting in higher sales and more items sold Read more
With 11 weeks left before Christmas Day, the USPS is preparing online shoppers by publishing holiday shipping deadlines. Those are the dates the Postal Service recommends shippers mail their packages in order to have them delivered by December 25, 2024. Read more
Poshmark slashed fees for sellers and is shifting some of the burden to buyers. It’s also testing a shipping discount program called Posh Pass. As of October 3rd, sellers now pay a fixed fee of between $1 – $3 plus Read more
Etsy will feature several sellers at a holiday pop-up event in New York City at the end of October. The Etsy Holiday Pop-Up is an “immersive IRL shopping experience coming to NYC’s vibrant West Village.” Certain sellers will be on Read more
A seller reported a problem with shipping labels on Saturday that eBay confirmed on Monday was a known, sitewide issue. “I had 6 orders that needed shipping,” the seller wrote on a thread on the eBay discussion boards. “Got through Read more
