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. ******** ******** Dear Ina, I’m sure this subject Read more
Teikametrics helps merchants and brands optimize their ecommerce activities, and this week the company released its next-generation “Retail Optimization Platform” called Teikametrics Flywheel. Teikametrics’ founder and CEO Alasdair McLean-Foreman said sellers and brands know they need to invest in advertising Read more
Walmart is expanding its grocery delivery services with the launch of a new pilot program called Spark Delivery. It’s a crowd-sourced platform that Walmart says allows it to learn even more about the full last-mile delivery process. Like similar programs Read more
Shopify revamped its app store, which first launched in 2009. The Shopify App Store offers its merchants free and paid apps that extend the functionality of Shopify stores. The new App Store is redesigned and includes machine learning algorithms and Read more
eBay expanded its consignment program called eBay Authenticate to include luxury watches. The program already includes luxury handbags. The company also announced it expanded eBay Authenticate to several European markets this month, including the UK and Germany. We recently wrote Read more
Shoppers can now find J.Crew fashion on Amazon through a new partnership between the fashion brand and marketplace powerhouse. The curated selection from the J.Crew Mercantile’s Fall ’18 collection include clothing for men and women, all priced under $300. Amazon Read more
Amazon is doubling its technical workforce in the San Diego area with the addition of 300 jobs in software development, machine learning, cloud computing, and digital entertainment. It announced Wednesday it’s opening a new 85,000-square foot office in the California Read more
eBay ran a 3-day promotion giving sellers a 25% commission discount from September 1 – 3rd. Now it’s running the same promotion for 6 more days, from September 4 through the 9th. Both promos were by invitation only, and it Read more
Ecommerce and the business of international mail exchange were key themes coming out of the first day of the special meeting of the Universal Postal Union this week, as was the topic of reform. The UPU is facing pressure as Read more
Going after sports fans, eBay announced its listings will appear on ESPN.com through an exclusive partnership with the sports news and commentary site, it announced on Tuesday. eBay said it will be the “excusive provider” on ESPN.com in the following Read more
