During the week of November 14, online retailers will run teaser holiday promotions to induce early shopping behaviors. But the week of December 5 will be the most important week for online retailers, strategically speaking, according to NetElixir. The company Read more
The US Postal Service announced today it will raise rates for Market Dominant services (including the cost of a stamp, First Class Mail, and Media Mail) twice a year – each January and July. In what appears to be an Read more
User Agreements are tedious, no doubt, but they spell out the rules you agree to when using an online marketplace or payment service. eBay didn’t make things easy when it announced last week as part of the Fall Seller Update Read more
DHL eCommerce Solutions Americas is planning for a 35% increase in volume during the holiday’s peak season compared to last year, and it began preparing in January. It’s not alone – its customers have been getting ready and are planning Read more
An eBay seller got 5 and a half years (66 months) for selling stolen goods over a 10-year period and for tax evasion, according to the US Department of Justice. The DOJ said according to his guilty plea and other Read more
As promised, Etsy is promoting sellers whom it determines are eligible for its brand new Star Seller program. Etsy sent a marketing email on Monday with the subject line, “Meet some Star Sellers.” The email explained to shoppers what the Read more
Online shopping will see strong growth this year, and in-store sales will see a rebound, according to a forecast by Mastercard SpendingPulse. “This holiday season will be defined by early shopping, bigger price tags and digital experiences,” according to Steve Read more
Christmas is 3 months away (103 days), but Etsy is already reminding sellers about shipping cutoff dates. “We know the holiday season can be stressful enough without worrying about shipping deadlines and extra fees,” it told sellers in a recent Read more
On September 7, 2021, Jae Hyun Lee, Senior Vice President, International of eBay Inc. agreed to step down from his role effective immediately. Lee will continue in a supporting function to aid transition until September 30, 2021. Lee joined eBay Read more
Don’t wait until you run low on USPS Priority Mail packaging. You’ll now be able to replenish your supplies faster, but it will cost you. A new shipping service will allow customers to have their Expedited Packaging Supplies delivered to Read more
