While shopping online, seven in 10 people are more likely to spend impulsively on their phones while lying in bed, according to a recent survey. Slickdeals found some other interesting consumer behavior in a survey it commissioned and conducted by Read more
eBay is opening a pop-up store in LA where it will sell exclusive and coveted sneakers at up to 70% off market price. And as a gimmick, it will offer lower prices for shoppers who wear their purchases out the Read more
eBay integrated with Snapchat to make it easier for sellers to share their listings on the social media site. eBay explained how it works in an announcement on Thursday: “With just one tap, create a Snapchat-ready design with listing details, Read more
eBay is instituting new guidelines in the Jewelry category next week, and sellers say they will impact a majority of listings. In a thread on the eBay discussion boards, one seller reacted as follows: “Well, this will certainly clear out Read more
eBay is rallying the troops to try and change 1099-K tax reporting rules, issuing a message to its community of sellers this week. eBay used an example of someone selling a personal item on its marketplace to bolster its argument: Read more
The founder and CEO of a firm that offered consulting services to online sellers pleaded guilty today in a scheme to bribe Amazon employees to get their clients’ accounts reinstated and receive other beneficial treatment, according to the Department of Read more
Shoppers are getting hooked on the benefits of retail subscription programs, if new data from research firm Numerator is any indication. Numerator’s Retail Membership Tracker compared Amazon Prime, Walmart+, and Target’s Shipt Everyday programs and found that nearly two-thirds of Read more
eBay is making it easier for sellers in Canada to ship via FedEx, announcing an integration with its shipping-label platform that offers special rates. “The integration of FedEx technology gives eBay sellers a seamless, on-platform experience to access FedEx domestic Read more
Sellers in a hurry to access money stored in their PayPal accounts will pay higher fees to use its Instant Transfer service beginning next month. However, sellers who can wait 1-3 business days to transfer funds to their bank account Read more
Seller fees are a good indicator of a marketplace’s priority, and Amazon just extended a fee reduction for third-party sellers in apparel categories (clothing, shoes, and bags) in Europe above a certain price point. Amazon clearly sees fashion as an Read more
