USPS has been negotiating with a very small number of large businesses – including Amazon – to deliver their packages to the 170 million addresses the USPS serves. But what if the USPS could negotiate with many businesses of all Read more
eBay advised sellers of higher shipping rates that are taking effect in the New Year. “The major U.S. carriers have announced their 2026 rate updates. As always, eBay continues working closely with our carrier partners to secure increases that are Read more
A shipping service popular with Etsy sellers called Pirate Ship was blindsided when its customers received a notice on Wednesday that Etsy was partnering with two US-based shipping services: Shippo and ShipStation. Sellers were unclear how their use of Pirate Read more
Logistics firm Descartes acquired Sellercloud this month for $110 million with additional potential performance-based consideration of up to $20 million. This adds to Descartes’ portfolio, which includes shipping solution ShipRush, acquired in 2017. Sellercloud supports small and mid-market online sellers, Read more
Sellers who use Auctane’s portfolio of shipping solutions, such as ShipStation and Stamps.com, can receive discounted rates from FedEx beginning in November 2024. Auctane said its new agreement with the shipping carrier means its customers can take advantage of discounted Read more
Etsy announced Wednesday it has evolved its search and discovery experience to factor in the quality of listings, including listing detail, photo quality, and customer service track records. Etsy said it was also delivering more diversified results so that buyers Read more
The threat of a UPS strike has been looming, and with the union contract expiring on July 31st and the two sides blaming each other for walking away from discussions, things have gotten grim. But on Wednesday, the parties said Read more
Call it a May Day Miracle – some shipping costs actually went down for online sellers on May 1st. The USPS lowered the rates for sending Priority Mail packages through online shipping providers, including online marketplaces eBay, Amazon, Etsy. The Read more
Due to an increase in incidents involving lithium batteries and other hazardous material, the USPS is limiting how shippers can send such items and is requiring new labeling. It cited urgency of the danger to personnel, property, passengers, and the Read more
Pitney Bowes is out with research that shows returns are a greater challenge for sellers than ever before. It surveyed medium- and large-brands and found online returns cost retailers an average 21% of order value – with several brands reporting Read more
