The USPS Loyalty Program launched on August 1, 2020, and changes to the program took effect on January 1, 2021, including an incentive to attract new accounts. New USPS business customers using Click-N-Ship will be eligible for a one-time $40 Read more
The stimulus package was signed into law on Sunday and, as PostCom reported, includes a provision that converts $10 billion in borrowing authority for the Postal Service to a “grant” that will not require prepayment if used to offset impacts Read more
Etsy created a new resource on 2021 shipping rate hikes today beginning with costs for UK sellers. The post appears on the marketplace’s Seller Handbook, which Etsy said it would continue to update. “At the beginning of every calendar year, Read more
Etsy warned sellers on Monday of shipping delays and advised them to “Get those holiday orders in the mail.” The message was added as an update to a Seller Handbook article on shipping deadlines. “Due to United States shipping carrier Read more
eBay is adding messaging advising buyers about shipping delays, and it is also offering some protections for sellers impacted by impatient customers. We’ve been writing about severe shipping delays in the runup to Christmas and about some sellers’ angst over Read more
ShipStation is launching a new feature that gives buyers more accurate shipping rates and delivery choices when checking out. In-Cart Delivery Options is launching for merchants who use Shopify and BigCommerce platforms. “The new capabilities allow e-commerce merchants to provide Read more
As stories pour in about shipping delays of online orders in the runup to Christmas, Amazon wants customers to know that members of its Prime subscription service can feel confident in ordering through Christmas Eve. A spokesperson told EcommerceBytes, “Today Read more
No one likes surprises. Here’s what online sellers should know about the new $100 USPS surcharge. When the USPS announced new rates for Shipping services last month that take effect on January 24th, it introduced the following brand-new $100 fee Read more
In 2010, we launched the Sellers Choice Awards. We wanted to give sellers the opportunity to provide feedback to the online marketplaces on which they sold and share their experiences with fellow sellers who might be considering expanding their ecommerce Read more
Online sellers will pay more to send USPS Priority Mail packages and other “competitive” shipping services beginning next month. The higher rates, previously announced, were approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), the USPS announced today. The news comes at Read more
