Etsy to Launch Holiday Sales Hub on November 1st
Etsy said shoppers are searching for finds earlier than ever this year and it asked sellers to put their items on sale for the month of November as it gets ready to launch a Holiday […]
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Etsy Promotes Collections Feature with a $1000 Giveaway
Etsy is running a sweepstakes to draw attention to its Collections feature. It sent an email with the subject line “Enter for a chance to win a $1000 Etsy gift card!” that explains the promotion: […]
Etsy Adds Tool for Analyzing Star Seller Response Rates
Sellers concerned about their eligibility for the new Etsy Star Seller program have a new tool. Key to qualifying for the Star Seller badge is a seller’s rate of responding to buyers’ messages. On Monday, […]
Etsy Tests Early 2-Day Sale on Christmas Ornaments
Etsy is inviting sellers to participate in an early holiday sales event – for those willing to discount their prices by 20%. According to Friday’s announcement: “This year we’re testing out running a 2-day sales […]
Etsy and Airbnb Join Forces in New Marketing Campaign
Etsy sellers have until October 4th to submit their listings of home goods for a chance to be featured in a joint “Hosting Essentials” marketing campaign with home-rental marketplace Airbnb. Etsy is also encouraging sellers […]
CEO Says Etsy Will Survive as an Amazon Alternative
Etsy will survive a consolidation in commerce, predicted CEO Josh Silverman, who painted a picture of the ecommerce landscape ahead. Silverman was speaking at a Wall Street conference last week and said there were hundreds […]
Etsy Board Replaces Director Who Moved to Amazon
Etsy appointed Andy Ballard to its Board of Directors after Edith Cooper resigned a week ago to take a seat on Amazon’s Board. Ballard is CEO of Wiser Solutions, “which enables brands and retailers to […]
Etsy Category Updates: Indian Accessories Are In, Poppy Is Out
Etsy added new categories to support its growing base of sellers in India, including categories for accessories such as Gajras, Passas, Latkans, and Safas. It removed Poppy as an attribute option for listings in certain […]
Etsy Promotes Star Sellers in Email Marketing Campaign
As promised, Etsy is promoting sellers whom it determines are eligible for its brand new Star Seller program. Etsy sent a marketing email on Monday with the subject line, “Meet some Star Sellers.” The email […]
Etsy Reminds Sellers of Holiday Shipping Cutoffs
Christmas is 3 months away (103 days), but Etsy is already reminding sellers about shipping cutoff dates. “We know the holiday season can be stressful enough without worrying about shipping deadlines and extra fees,” it […]