The UK government is charging a new Digital Services tax (DST), and while Amazon is passing along the tax to sellers, eBay said it would not pass along the tax to its 300,000 UK sellers.. We reported last week that Read more
Google launched several new features recently that show how focused it is on providing services for brands, retailers, and online merchants, and how it is going beyond the advertising services on which many already rely. Some of the latest developments Read more
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views. Ina,I have been having trouble getting my money Read more
eBay acknowledged a July billing glitch in a message to a seller who had filed a report, but will eBay credit all sellers impacted? eBay credited a seller for a billing glitch we reported on August 1st that impacted an Read more
eBay is holding a virtual event on September 25 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its founding. eBay will send swag and collectibles to sellers who register for the event by August 25. When held in real life, such events Read more
eBay partnered with LendingPoint to provide loans to sellers, and presumably it will benefit financially from the deal. PayPal had been one of the go-to companies for eBay sellers looking for working capital loans, but after the companies split in Read more
Walmart is offering advice to fashion sellers on a special landing page designed to help them succeed on its marketplace. The retailer says it anticipates a very different holiday shopping season this year thanks to the changes in consumer behavior Read more
Amazon announced today it is preparing to launch the Swedish Amazon.se store “to delight local customers and give sellers the opportunity to expand their European business even further.” According to Reuters, shoppers in Sweden must currently buy from the company’s Read more
Amazon is raising fees in the UK to cover the country’s new Digital Services Tax. Amazon told sellers it had entered into discussions with the government to take an approach that would not impact its “selling partners,” but apparently was Read more
Etsy is kicking off the month of August with a weekly sweepstakes to encourage shoppers to buy and pay for their purchases with Mastercard. In addition to giving away $5,000 to a lucky winner each week, it will also give Read more
