Some books, like Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities, Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, and Grimm’s Fairy Tales, possess a lasting appeal to both readers and collectors alike. Buoyed by universal themes and imaginative storytelling, such books are treasured by Read more
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’ve been on eBay for Read more
The next two weeks will see many students returning back to school, signaling the precursor to the holiday shopping season. It also means marketplaces should wrap up testing and changes so they can provide stability to sellers who are focused Read more
These are the “dog days” of summer, when it’s supposedly too hot and humid for canines (and people) to do anything but jump in the pool and stretch out in the shade. Not quite. Actually, the term originated in ancient Read more
RetailMeNot predicts August 5th will be the top shopping day for the back-to-school season, which actually spans between July 9 and September 9. Its survey also found most retailers and brands will offer more back-to-school deals in 2017 compared to Read more
Williams-Sonoma’s West Elm home-furnishings chain is using Artificial Intelligence to help define shoppers’ styles. Unlike other shopping tools that rely on a user’s buying or browsing history, West Elm uses image-recognition technology and AI with the help of Pinterest. The Read more
Turning to colleagues for advice is nothing new for online sellers who need help dealing with everything from difficult eBay buyers to Amazon category restrictions or various types of shipping advice – and in recent years, sellers are increasingly turning Read more
Americans are breaking records on Father’s Day spending, but events and dinner top the list – aka, the gift of experience. This according to a new National Retail Federation survey, which also reports on how many people will go online Read more
Today’s Collectors Corner takes a look a current fad and offers advice for those interested in their potential as collectibles. And for those with more classic tastes, we look at why you might want to act now before a major Read more
Retail industry employment decreased by 30,300 jobs in March from February, a substantially weaker-than-expected report due in part to weather patterns from mild temperatures to blizzards, the National Retail Federation said. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Read more
