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 Expands Local Pickup Option

March 8, 2017July 10, 2017 Ina Steiner

eBay published the following post on the eBay Announcement Board on Tuesday: Great news, sellers! Now you can offer local pickup as an additional service to your buyers, no matter which shipping option (calculated or flat-fee) you choose. Offering local Read more

PostalVision 2020 to Host its 7th Annual Event

March 7, 2017July 10, 2017 Ina Steiner

The PostalVision 2020 Initiative is hosting its seventh annual event this month where experts and executives will discuss postal issues. The event takes place on March 21-22, 2017, outside of Washington DC, here’s the company’s description of the event. Feeling Read more

eBay Changes Seller Terms for UK Click and Collect

March 7, 2017July 10, 2017 Ina Steiner

eBay published the following post on its UK Announcement Board on Monday: Changes to the Terms and Conditions for Click & Collect at Argos: We’ve made some changes to the Terms and Conditions for Click & Collect at Argos. The updated Terms Read more

USPS Promotes Fraud Awareness

March 6, 2017July 10, 2017 Ina Steiner

Lisa Whitehead published the following post on the USPS corporate blog: The Postal Service is partnering with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) to promote National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) March 5-11, 2017. NCPW is a federal program that provides Read more

Amazon Fulfillment Centers Go Solar

March 6, 2017July 10, 2017 Ina Steiner

Amazon announced a new initiative to generate clean energy by installing solar panels on its fulfillment facilities around the world. The company plans to deploy large-scale solar systems on rooftops of more than 15 fulfillment and sortation centers in the Read more

eBay Touts Open Source Technology

March 3, 2017July 10, 2017 Ina Steiner

The following is an excerpt from a post published on eBay’s Corporate Blog by eBay’s Sebastian Rupley: At eBay, we were founded with the core belief that we should use technology to empower and connect people, globally. In the technology Read more

Amazon Continues to Expand Fast-Delivery Options

March 3, 2017July 10, 2017 Ina Steiner

Amazon.ca announced that Prime members shipping to Montreal can now enjoy even faster free shipping with Prime FREE One-Day Delivery on qualifying orders over $25. Customers can order before midnight and receive their items the very next day by 9 Read more

Subscription Commerce Companies to Gather at Summit

March 2, 2017July 10, 2017 Ina Steiner

Subscription commerce is one of the fastest growing online segments. In 2017, the subscription box industry is on track to generate $40 billion in revenue. The 2nd annual Subscription Summit will host the leading entrepreneurs, subscription box founders and supply Read more

eBay Raises Seller Fees in UK, Repackages Stores

March 2, 2017July 10, 2017 Ina Steiner

eBay published the following post on the eBay UK Announcement Board on Tuesday, the same day it also announced its Spring Seller Update in the US and Canada: We’re making some changes to eBay Shop subscription packages and listing prices Read more

eBay Motors Adds Partners to Dealer Referrer Network

March 1, 2017July 10, 2017 Ina Steiner

eBay Motors, one of the largest online automotive marketplaces that couples both vehicles and parts and accessories, announced it has added new partners to its Dealer Referrer Network. With these new partners, eBay will be further extending its powerful selling Read more