It’s hard to know whether sellers should cheer or jeer an expose of Etsy by UK broadcaster BBC. A new segment of BBC Watchdog reports on the availability of mass-produced items masquerading as handmade goods on the marketplace – with Read more
eBay is eliminating volume discounts on selling fees in the UK next month, effectively raising fees for all but the smallest sellers. eBay chose to email sellers rather than publicly announce the change. It may come as a surprise to Read more
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone traveled to Washington DC to advocate for eBay sellers, he announced on Tuesday. While there, he met with Utah Senator Mitt Romney. Iannone noted that eBay employs workers at its Draper, Utah location, as well as Read more
eBay is running a promotion to entice sellers to list their sneakers. From today (February 14) through February 21st, UK sellers can list sneakers and pay 2.5% final value fees, regardless of the selling price. In a press release touting Read more
Etsy reminded sellers last month that they are ultimately responsible for the safety and compliance of their products, and it provided information and resources to help sellers comply with legal requirements. Etsy focused on product safety requirements for art materials Read more
eBay users waited a long time for Multi-User Account Access (MUAA). But now that it has been available for some time, eBay is making a change to its policies regarding account-sharing. As part of its new User Agreement taking effect Read more
A man who prosecutors painted as a “critical cog” in an alleged bribery scheme involving Amazon consultants accused of working to help their clients get an edge over other third-party sellers was sentenced to federal prison today. Five other defendants Read more
Imagine if you could find the guaranteed cheapest prices online – and that you could get in on the ground floor of a mobile app that made it possible for shoppers to save money with every click. Developing a shopping Read more
Online sellers can enter into FedEx’s tenth annual small-business contest for a chance to win cash and prizes, and all 100 finalists will receive mentoring and consultations. The 2022 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is open to US-based for-profit small Read more
Amazon added themed email templates for brand sellers. The pilot program is for those who use the Amazon Customer Engagement tool, launched last spring. Merchants must be registered with Amazon Brand Registry and must have a Stores page before they Read more
