Amazon is expanding a program that motivates sellers to list products that are new to its FBA fulfillment program to increase selection on its marketplace. It formalized the program in late 2019 with the name FBA New Selection, offering limited Read more
Amazon posted an announcement on Tuesday, “Important: Drop Shipping Policy update.” Sellers said the post made Amazon’s policy clearer, though there was a debate about whether there was actually anything new in the announcement. As ecommerce platform Shopify explains in Read more
Amazon snubbed Boston when seeking a home for its second US headquarters, but that doesn’t mean the city isn’t important to the retail/tech giant. Amazon is expanding its Boston Tech Hub with plans to create over 3,000 new corporate and Read more
Amazon launched new product types and attributes this month. Sellers can update their listings in bulk, but Amazon noted the changes would not affect sellers’ existing selection. The announcement follows: Notification on new product types and attributesIn the month of Read more
In a patent filing, Amazon outlined an innovative way to repurpose packaging by making it very easy for the recipient of an online order to reuse the package it came in to mail another item – without having to weigh Read more
You have just spent the whole day sourcing and found the most amazing treasure to sell on eBay, but there’s one big problem. You have no idea what it is worth. You might not even know what it is. It 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,An unethical short story I encountered from Read more
Amazon said it delivered billions of items to customers around the world this holiday season in its annual post. As usual, you’ll have to wait until mid- to late-January to find more color when it releases its fourth-quarter financial results Read more
An eBay seller pleaded guilty in connection with selling a lanyard that falsely claimed to protect against viruses. In its announcement, the Department of Justice said the seller listed for sale on eBay an unregistered pesticide, “Toamit Virus Shut Out,” Read more
The FDA issued a warning on Thursday advising consumers not to use nearly 50 dietary supplements it purchased on eBay and Amazon. The Food and Drug Administration said it found the male enhancement and weight loss products in its warning Read more
