Amazon acknowledged a glitch that affected USPS shipping labels and said it had taken steps to protect sellers who purchased labels from its Buy Shipping and Veeqo platforms. As we reported last week, Amazon sellers said tracking numbers on labels Read more
While many shoppers think of sites like Facebook Marketplace for local pickup, eBay also offers sellers the ability to bypass shipping and let buyers come and pick up their purchase in person. In an announcement on Wednesday titled, “Faster and Read more
For many years, eBay has grown revenue faster than GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume), much of it due to revenue from advertising and payment-processing fees. But in the fourth quarter of 2024, GMV grew higher than the company’s revenue, year-over-year. In Read more
eBay is running a 3-day auction of Eevee collectibles, a character from the Pokemon game franchise. Calling itself the largest global online marketplace for trading cards, eBay launched “Evolving Shop” on Tuesday where collectors can bid on rare trading cards Read more
People are spreading the word on social media and online forums about a nationwide boycott planned for Friday (February 28), an “economic blackout” that promises the following: “For one day we show them who really holds the power” – as Read more
eBay shook up the aquatics hobby last week when it informed sellers it would no longer allow the sale of tropical fish and certain other animals. On Monday, it reversed course and abandoned the changes to its Live Animals policy. Read more
eBay acknowledged that sellers who used its eBay Standard Envelope (ESE) shipping solution may have received Item Not Received claims due to a glitch on its end. As we reported in the February 17th email newsletter, an Ecommerce EKG report Read more
According to an advocacy group, the USPS Board is “plotting” an 11.5% rate hike in July. Keep US Posted issued a press release on Friday containing the allegation but providing no details on how it became aware of details about Read more
Walmart announced earnings on Thursday and credited third-party sellers and high-income customers for the 20% growth in its US ecommerce sales in its 4th quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 ended January 31, 2025, its eleventh consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Read more
eBay’s next quarterly Seller Check-in event will feature a session on AI (artificial intelligence). Janet Jenq, the Director of Core AI at eBay, will explain how sellers can use eBay’s AI-driven solutions to enhance their customer experience and stay ahead. Read more
