Collectors Corner: Funko Toys
It was 1998 and the year was witnessing the height of the Beanie Baby craze, but all toy collector Mike Becker of Washington state wanted was a Bob’s Big Boy Restaurants coin bank. Failing to […]
Category: Trends and Shopping Data
NRF Expects Online Sales Growth in 20% Range in 2021
The National Retail Federation expects online sales to grow between 18% – 23% in 2021 to between $1.14 trillion and $1.19 trillion. The trade group, referred to as NRF, anticipates total retail sales (including ecommerce) […]
Will COVID-19 Vaccines Change Consumer Shopping Behavior?
Even with a vaccine, people would still be afraid to go shopping in-store according to a study by First Insight. Published 2 weeks ago, the results also showed that nearly one-third of American consumers were […]
From the Editor – February 14, 2021
Mark your calendars: in 2 weeks, eBay will hold a Seller Check-in to discuss the Spring Seller Update. Wednesday’s EcommerceBytes Blog post, where you can make predictions about what changes are coming, has details and […]
Valentine’s Day Spending Shifts Due to Covid
More consumers shopping for Valentine’s Day will be turning to online venues, according to the National Retail Federation, which says spending will shift this year due to the pandemic. The trade organization surveyed 7,882 adult […]
PayPal on Small-Biz Struggles, Government Help
PayPal found that struggling small businesses would welcome government grants to help them but they also lacked confidence in the government being able to deliver that support. PayPal reported that finding last week when it […]
Curiosity and Partnerships Are Key to Advertising on eBay
eBay executive Scott Kelliher gave a talk at Retail Innovation Week 2021 (virtually, of course) to offer advice to companies on how to advertise on the eBay platform. The head of US Brand Advertising & […]
Six Percent of Returns Last Year Were Fraudulent
Six percent of returns last year were fraudulent – and it adds up to a big number: $25.3 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). The retail trade organization said 10.6% of merchandise sold […]
Sneak Peek at Adobe Holiday Shopping Results
Online spending saw strong growth over the holiday shopping season in 2020. Here’s a closer look at the numbers, including a peek at how small sellers fared compared to large, and a look at growth […]
From the Editor – January 10, 2021
Online marketplaces eBay and Etsy just passively “raised” their fees for 2021. That’s because with higher shipping rates (USPS rate take effect in 2 weeks), they get a bigger commission on sales. That’s true whether […]