Do online sales need more regulation? Should online businesses follow Amazon’s lead and start collecting sales taxes now? Or would such a change prove disastrous for sellers doing $1 million or more annually in sales? The Marketplace Fairness Act, a proposed Read more
Etsy says the sellers who make things to sell on its site are not part of a “charming little trend,” and it is taking its case to Washington, DC with some bold proposals. Among the ideas is a revolutionary way Read more
Online sellers in New Hampshire got some support from their Senators last week as legislators debate whether to pass a law requiring “remote sellers” to collect sales taxes for states and locales for purchases made by out-of-state buyers. New Hampshire Read more
Does net neutrality matter for online retailers? Ask Brian Kilcourse, and you’ll hear a resounding yes. Network neutrality has been at the heart of a long-simmering policy fight in the nation’s capital that appears once again to be nearing a Read more
For many years, small online sellers operating from one location had only to look to their own state regulations to determine if they had to collect sales tax for in-state purchases. But now if they use fulfillment services, such as Read more
A new study shows shoppers scale back when Amazon begins collecting sales tax in their states – but in-state brick-and-mortar retail stores are not a huge beneficiary. Amazon long fought against having to collect sales tax, claiming it isn’t required Read more
WASHINGTON – As it surveys its prospects for future growth, eBay is bullish on its plans to expand globally. But opening up new markets for sellers in countries like Brazil, India and China requires some help from policymakers. Brian Bieron, an old Read more
It’s another case of big brands looking to stop sellers from listing their products on eBay and other venues. According to the Dallas News, Mary Kay Inc. is asking a court to force eBay to reveal the identity of sellers who Read more
A company that provides sales tax automation for online merchants and marketplace sellers has received $600,000 in funding from angel investors. Among those participating in the seed round are Magento cofounder and COO Roy Rubin and Facebook Vice President of Read more
Should workers leaving Amazon’s warehouses be paid for the time they stand in line to go through security pat downs? The Supreme Court will rule on whether a lawsuit to decide the matter can proceed, granting a petition for writ of Read more
