Amazon Fashion launched StyleSnap this week, a feature in its mobile app that lets shoppers use photographs or screenshots to shop a look they like. The feature is powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Amazon explained that StyleSnap uses computer vision Read more
Pirate Ship has integrated the Pitney Bowes Pure Post service into its software, which is targeted at small online merchants and subscription-box services. Sellers will be able to seamlessly access a host of postal services through their Pirate Ship account. Read more
The clock is ticking, and Amazon told FBA sellers to make sure their products arrive at its fulfillment centers by June 27 in order to take advantage of this year’s Prime Day shopping event, though some sellers appeared skeptical that Read more
eBay now offers an alternative to PayPal Credit, welcoming PayBright to its Canadian marketplace on Wednesday. eBay Canada executive Rob Bigler said, “We are excited to offer PayBright’s installment payment solution to our Canadian customers, the first-ever service of its Read more
Due to a change online marketplace Bonanza is making dealing with sales tax, sellers must take action this month or face suspension or additional fees. Bonanza will begin collecting and remitting sales tax when transactions involve buyers residing in four Read more
eBay issued an announcement urging sellers to offer free shipping, telling them it’s “almost a must-have,” and telling them they can implement it “without taking a big risk.” While the model works for many sellers, many others say its impractical Read more
Etsy held its annual shareholder meeting this morning, and it held no surprises. Etsy CEO Josh Silverman gave a brief presentation, and there were no questions from shareholders. (Unlike eBay, Etsy included the Q&A session in its webcast, while Amazon Read more
Amazon is expanding the availability of free 1-day shipping through its Prime membership program. On Monday, it announced that “Free One Day” is available to Prime members in the continental US on over 10 million products. That means Prime Free Read more
It’s hard to compete with Amazon Prime’s free-shipping program, but retailers who participate in the rival ShopRunner program got a boost today from UPS. The shipping carrier is offering members of the UPS My Choice program a free 1-year subscription Read more
PayPal launched a commerce platform today, but it isn’t competing with eBay (or other marketplaces). Rather, it’s a solution for marketplaces, ecommerce solution providers, and crowdfunding platforms, including Facebook Marketplace and BigCommerce. What’s new is how PayPal is bringing its Read more
