eBay officially launched its new eBay Vault program that allows buyers and sellers to store their collectible trading cards in a physical warehouse operated by the marketplace. Beginning today, single, graded trading cards that sell for $750 or higher are Read more
Amazon launched a new program to deter resellers who scoop up high-demand, low-supply products like gaming consoles and sell them elsewhere at higher prices (typically on marketplaces like eBay). A spokesperson provided EcommerceBytes with a statement from Amazon Vice President Read more
Dave Clark, who played a pivotal role in building Amazon’s fulfillment and transportation networks, is leaving the company. He spent most of his time at Amazon in operations, ultimately leading Worldwide Operations, and more recently leading Worldwide Consumer. Amazon relied Read more
Due to an increase in incidents involving lithium batteries and other hazardous material, the USPS is limiting how shippers can send such items and is requiring new labeling. It cited urgency of the danger to personnel, property, passengers, and the Read more
Pinterest has long been a source of inspiration for shoppers, and it’s hoping AI (Artificial Intelligence) can help it monetize the shopping on its platform. On Friday, Pinterest announced plans to acquire THE YES, an “AI powered shopping platform for Read more
Amazon urged sellers today to contact their Senators over legislation it claimed would hurt sellers’ ability to sell on its marketplace, but many sellers weren’t buying it. Amazon referred sellers to a blog post written yesterday by its Vice President Read more
US sellers who use an Amazon service to fulfill orders to customers in Canada and Mexico will pay more beginning June 30, 2022. It also appears Amazon may begin automatically enrolling FBA sellers into the program, requiring sellers who don’t Read more
Sellers who don’t qualify for Etsy’s Star Seller program will have a better chance of doing so thanks to new criteria the company will put in place this summer. Etsy announced three changes to the program that is designed to Read more
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) is inviting stakeholders to consult on USPS rate increases, and shippers have until the end of July to make their voices heard. In its mandated review of rate-setting in 2020, the PRC did not give Read more
Just as online merchants know it’s never too early to get ready for the next holiday season, so do shipping carriers, and the USPS said this month it’s ready. It expects to receive about 40 million packages on its busiest Read more
