UPDATE 1/23/18: eBay reports the problems impacting international shipping described below have now been resolved. After eBay’s shipping system broke down on Sunday leaving sellers unable to print shipping labels for international orders, eBay acknowledged the problem Monday evening. That’s Read more
Amazon is raising the price of the monthly Prime membership plan from $10.99 to $12.99 effective January 19, 2018 as it continues to invest in the program. The annual cost of Prime membership remains at $99. The price of the Read more
Most people have an item in mind when they shop online, according to a study released by the National Retail Federation today its annual conference in New York, NRF 2018: Retail’s Big Show. That means it’s critical for sellers and Read more
Fedex is consolidating its specialty logistics and ecommerce solutions to simplify access for customers. The realignment under FedEx Trade Networks, led by the founder’s son, allows FedEx to offer its customized services in more convenient ways. A new company within Read more
eBay is running a splashy sweepstakes to encourage sellers to use its recommended shipping practices, such as offering free and fast shipping. The ShipShipHooray sweepstakes offers four weekly prices as well as a grand prize that includes a trip to Read more
Sellers want to maintain their edge beyond the busy holiday shopping season, and free shipping is one way of nudging customers into converting. Evidence supporting the prevalence of this practice arrived when shipping process technology firm Shippo conducted its State Read more
An online seller was indicted for fraud involving shipping insurance claims and was arrested. According to the US Attorney’s Office, the indictment alleges that the man filed false insurance claims with the Parcel Insurance Plan (PIP), which provides insurance against Read more
eBay posted the first of a four-part series to help sellers understand the “Modern Buyer,” where it promised to reveal what buyers expect when it comes to shopping experiences and how sellers can meet those expectations to remain competitive. It Read more
Five months after the USPS implemented a new practice to verify postage for packages paid online, sellers have been feeling the impact. Reports of “USPS label cost adjustment” have not been as widespread as some sellers may have feared, however. Read more
USPS is extending voluntary early retirement offers to eligible mail handlers and clerks, which started last week. The agency said it was part of an ongoing effort to “rightsize” the Postal Service’s workforce and match current workloads. The impact it Read more
