Handmade at Amazon launched on Thursday with some unique features not found on its main site in order to appeal to shoppers of artwork and handmade goods. Amazon category manager April Lane explained the company’s thinking when it first began Read more
eBay will pay $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 2012 over practices related to its Buy It Now feature. Luis Rosado sued eBay after becoming fed up with a non-paying bidder for an eBay Motors listing for which he had Read more
Just in time for the holidays, online sellers gain access to a new product sourcing marketplace. Counterfeits remain a problem, Amazon targets college campuses, and FedEx raises its fuel surcharge fee despite falling costs of fuel. Here’s a roundup of Read more
The USPS has confirmed it has renegotiated ePacket rates with China Post. Spokesperson Darlene Casey said the bilateral agreement with China Post became effective on October 1st and provides for additional compensation for inbound ePackets originating in China. ePacket allows Read more
Most sellers can’t list jewelry on Amazon.com because it’s a restricted (“gated”) category. But now thanks to the launch of Handmade at Amazon, they may be able to – if they make their items themselves. Amazon finally launched the long-anticipated category Read more
eBay is on a campaign to boost listings. In addition to the fee restructuring going into effect on the 15th, eBay is running another promotion to entice sellers to list. Sellers who are invited to participate can list up to Read more
The US Postal Service announced it will no longer offer scanning and tracking services for some international Registered Mail destined for the United States. The move comes amid growing concern over an imbalance in shipping fees that puts US merchants Read more
eBay answered questions on Wednesday about the fee restructuring announced this week during a Chat session on the eBay boards, and it was interesting to see responses from eBay staffers to specific questions and concerns. The new fees take effect on October Read more
eBay will kick off a buyer-centric promotion on Thursday called “20 Days of Deals,” according to Internet Retailer. The eBay promotion will feature products priced at $20 to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and it will run for 20 days. Update: eBay Read more
eBay launched a pilot program in Germany called Monchengladbach on eBay to help local retailers in that city. The project is a collaboration between eBay and mg.retail2020. Fifty local shopkeepers will be featured on the home page of mg-bei-eBay.de, offering Read more
