Etsy added greater flexibility to its shop-hosting service. Pattern was basically a mirror of Etsy sellers’ shops when it launched last year. Now, sellers can to add off-Etsy listings to their Pattern stores – and Pattern-only listings do not have Read more
eBay Canada announced it updated its user privacy policy this month, stating it had clarified language about its advertising and marketing communications provision. The announcement follows: Updates to the User Privacy Notice (formerly known as Privacy Policy) were posted on Read more
PayPal has partnered with Canada Post to offer online sellers an integrated payment and shipping solution that promises to save small and casual sellers up to 36 percent on shipping. The solution streamlines the shipping process and includes email tracking Read more
Etsy is testing new buyer protection badges to give shoppers confidence that their orders will go smoothly. An Etsy Purchase Guarantee badge will appear on eligible listing pages, and a Payment Protection badge will appear in eligible shopping carts. Etsy’s Read more
eBay kicked off a new TV commercial showing how shoppers can break away from the beige conformity of Amazon and traditional commerce. The Fill Your Cart with Color campaign is designed to celebrate individuality and self-expression. The press release follows: Read more
eBay Australia will launch GST tax on business sellers beginning July 1st. The Goods and Services Tax applies to those sellers registered as businesses. The announcement follows: Important: “Netflix tax” effective 1 July 2017 From 1 July 2017, Goods and Read more
Amazon will open yet another fulfillment center in California. The 855,000-square-foot facility in Fresno will specialize in handling smaller-sized items such as books, electronic devices and children’s toys. The press release follows: Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans to open its first Read more
eBay is welcoming sellers from a separate marketplace through a new integration deal with Chairish, a home decor marketplace. Chairish sellers can now seamlessly list inventory on both Chairish and eBay with one step. The corporate blog post follows: Chairish, Read more
Walmart announced a new test in which it will have employees drop off orders on their way home from work. Marc Lore, President and CEO of Walmart US eCommerce, said it could cut shipping costs and get packages to their Read more
Amazon announced plans for a new fulfillment center in Georgia. The 850,000 square-foot facility will be used to store and ship large items for customers including household furniture, sporting equipment, and gardening tools. The press release follows: Amazon.com announced plans Read more
