Gift cards were one of the “it” gifts this holiday season with a majority of Canadians (66 per cent) reporting that some of the presents they planned to give would be plastic. The popularity of gift cards means that this Read more
Etsy moderator Audrey Manning published the following post on the Etsy Seller Handbook with tips about selling wholesale: Want to grow your business this year? If you’re looking to reach new audiences for your products, it might be time to Read more
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) released its Post-Holiday Shopping Survey, finding that consumers spent an average of $711 on gifts and other holiday-related items this holiday season. This represents a 16 percent increase over 2015’s post-holiday survey results Read more
Etsy moderator Cheyne published the following announcement on the Etsy discussion board, explaining changes to the seller listing page: Starting today, some of you will begin noticing a few visual adjustments to your listing pages. This is a continuation of Read more
This October, we launched eBay Collective, a premium shopping experience for interior designers and consumers with a curated selection of designer furniture, artisanal decor and fine art. The experience was specifically developed for eBay’s 165 million active buyers looking for Read more
Etsy moderator Alexandra published the following post on the Etsy discussion board: We know that filing your taxes can certainly be complicated when you run your own business! So, this Thursday, January 12th, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST, we’ll Read more
Jet, through its parent Walmart, has acquired ShoeBuy from IAC for approximately $70 million. This acquisition closed on December 30, 2016. Below are some key facts about the deal. Who is ShoeBuy? ShoeBuy is a leading online footwear, clothing and Read more
Voxware, a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for distribution operations, released research highlighting why consumers return items purchased online or by phone and how their experiences with the returns process affects their future intentions to shop with retailers. The results Read more
Amazon announced the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service delivered more than 2 billion items for Marketplace sellers worldwide in 2016. The Amazon Marketplace creates opportunities for sellers, brand owners and entrepreneurs to reach customers around the world. FBA items shipped Read more
New research reveals that nearly half of Americans received a holiday gift they did not want or will not use, and name friends (30%), co-workers (20%) and in-laws (19%) as the ones who didn’t quite hit the mark.* Since most Read more
