Domestic shipping disruptions are now a reality for online sellers who have already faced international mail disruptions. The USPS is warning of delivery delays for certain Priority Mail and First-Class packages (FCPS) services. It’s also surprising to learn which international Read more
Online postage provider Stamps.com is waiving its monthly service fees for seniors through the end of July due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, sellers should know the program is for personal use only, not for business use. The US Centers Read more
Etsy is running two new TV commercials and published a new guide for sellers to help them during the pandemic. The TV spots are part of Etsy’s newest ad campaign, “Always Open.” A spokesperson said it tells the story of Read more
eBay is allowing certain sellers to request a deferral for some of their fees in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and it has extended the application period to April 15th. Sellers in the US who have a subscription to an Read more
Amazon is continuing its hiring spree after brining on over 100,000 new associates across the US in the last four weeks. On Monday, it said it’s hiring for an additional 75,000 jobs. It is regularly posting updates about developments related Read more
Amazon informed sellers they can try reactivating items they believe were incorrectly blocked in the marketplace’s efforts to fight price gouging. It’s a difficult situation for sellers as marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and others try to crack down on price Read more
The USPS reported a sudden drop in mail volume as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and it may never fully recover, it explained as it sought help from Congress and the administration. Postmaster General Megan Brennan also said Friday Read more
Etsy asked sellers to let it know about their experiences with US Government COVID assistance programs. “We worked hard to ensure Etsy sellers are covered by COVID relief programs, and we want to hear how the application process is working Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted retail along with all facets of everyday life. Online shopping is no exception, but how are diehard collectors coping? And how is it impacting online sellers and antiques dealers? We checked in with Palmer Pekarek Read more
Online sellers described how the coronavirus pandemic is already impacting their sales and how they are adapting in an EcommerceBytes survey that ran from March 29 – April 2. In an industry where so many are insulated from each other, Read more
