Etsy launched new features on its mobile selling app to help manage their shop finances. The two features it called out: – “View your latest deposit balance: View your shop payment account balance, so you know how much is heading Read more
As large brands turn increasingly to non-traditional search engines like Amazon to advertise their products, marketing firm Performics has launched a new tool to help them optimize their campaigns. Caiman reduces manual reporting, pulling information from Amazon direct data feeds. Read more
Amazon is raising the price of the monthly Prime membership plan from $10.99 to $12.99 effective January 19, 2018 as it continues to invest in the program. The annual cost of Prime membership remains at $99. The price of the Read more
eBay is partnering with the city of Akron, Ohio in a pilot program to help small, local businesses “harness power of technology and participate in the global marketplace.” Retail Revival will provide Akron startups and established retailers with services, training, Read more
eBay is making a change in how it attributes transactions to members of its affiliate program that could impact their earnings. The change is a precursor to a new tracking system eBay will launch later this year, which it said Read more
Amazon announced 20 finalists in its search for a second North American headquarters, which it is calling “HQ2.” The company has had cities scrambling to submit proposals after it first revealed its search for a location where it expects to Read more
eBay alternative Bonanza shared its marketing plans for early 2018 along with some interesting results from last year’s marketing that all sellers may find interesting. In a nutshell, Facebook attracts new users, while Pinterest generates sales. The online marketplace said Read more
After reducing royalties this week, Amazon launched a new application process for its Merch by Amazon program and is requiring sellers who have been on the waiting list to reapply. Merch By Amazon lets people submit designs on T-shirts. When Read more
RainWorx has added new Facebook and Make Offer features to its software that allows businesses to create their own online auction sites. AuctionWorx can be used as a single-seller platform, or users can host multiple sellers on their auction sites. Read more
Walmart named a new executive to head its second largest operating segment, Walmart International. Judith McKenna succeeds David Cheesewright, who is stepping down from a full-time role. Walmart’s International division serves more than 100 million customers every week in more Read more
