eBay integrates AI & image recognition further into homepage discovery with new press & hold functionality to shop similar items in the eBay app.| Value Added Resource
eBay rolls out new Saved Feed page, users say it's confusing, not useful & pushes them toward irrelevant sponsored visually similar results.| Value Added Resource
eBay finally rolls out AI Magical Listing tool after 1.5 year delay starting in Germany plus updates on Facebook Marketplace integration.| Value Added Resource
eBay app users report search by image increasingly returns irrelevant results, despite "magical" AI image recognition tech.| Value Added Resource
eBay is expanding AI "Magical Bulk Listing" to include more categories, but demo shows the tool has limitations, still requires manual inputs.| Value Added Resource
eBay UK GM Eve Williams posts monthly community update strangely touting years old features like eBay Live & Save Seller as "latest innovations."| Value Added Resource
eBay claims not to compete with sellers while setting up shop on its own platform under subsidiary TCGPlayer brand - where's the transparency?| Value Added Resource
eBay Live was front & center at eBay Open 2025 with celeb guests & panels, but with livestream access still very limited, who's the hype really for?| Value Added Resource
eBay's Section 230 defense prevails, winning dismissal of EPA suit seeking to hold them liable for chemicals & emissions control cheat devices sold on the site.| Value Added Resource
eBay seeks to dismiss EPA environmental suit, saying Section 230 protects them from being liable for items sold by 3rd parties on the site.| Value Added Resource
eBay Announces Change to Gross Merchandise Volume Definition and Releases Updated Historical Metrics| Value Added Resource
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone rings in 30th anniversary on CNBC's Squawk Box with bold claims on AI & authentication program success - but can he back them up?| Value Added Resource
eBay is starting to rollout new International Shipping program & some sellers say it isn't going smoothly.| Value Added Resource
Is eBay testing Promoted Display ads that will promote competing stores in prominent listing page placement?| Value Added Resource
TCGPlayer workers' union efforts continue with letter to eBay board & additional NLRB coercive action complaint.| Value Added Resource
eBay sellers can't create Promoted Listings ad campaigns in embarrassing & costly technical blunder.| Value Added Resource
Amidst layoffs, two new job postings indicate eBay might finally be admitting they have a search problem.| Value Added Resource
eBay Q4 2021 earnings call - insight & commentary from an experienced seller perspective.| Value Added Resource
eBay continues to try to monetize every pixel on the site, now pushing Promoted Listings ads into buyer watch lists.| Value Added Resource
eBay Motors Parts & Accessories vertical strategy is focused on fitment first, but installation may be key component too.| Value Added Resource
eBay will be laying off 500 employees globally due to the "macro-economic situation around the world".| Value Added Resource
eBay has announced an acquisition of AI assisted compliance software 3PM Shield to fight counterfeits on the platform.| Value Added Resource
eBay released data showing trends in collectibles including a list of the top-10 collectibles searches of 2025| EcommerceBytes
eBay's February 4th 2025 plans foiled by failure to launch Buyer Fees in UK, missing pre-owned clothing conditions & forced app update outrage.| Value Added Resource
eBay Q2 2025 Revenue & GMV beat expectations, but inflation, discounting, shipping & new ad attribution model may be doing the heavy lifting.| Value Added Resource
eBay Australia extends Share & Save promo to sellers with Basic, Feature or Anchor Stores through September.| Value Added Resource
A shift in eBay's social support strategy raises eyebrows - have they finally acknowledged the competitor in the room?| Value Added Resource
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone blindly leads customers right to Facebook's door.| Value Added Resource
eBay For Business seller support Facebook page shuts down, users directed to main profile instead as eBay looks to consolidate customer service.| Value Added Resource
eBay has made a quiet addition to eBay Open agenda, inviting competitor Meta to pitch sellers on using Instagram to grow their businesses.| Value Added Resource
eBay hopes to draw Gen Z attention to rare, vintage pre-loved fashion on the platform with "eBay: Things. People. Love" ad campaign.| Value Added Resource
eBay's 2.5% FVF social sharing incentive has no official release date, but sellers are already weighing pros & cons.| Value Added Resource
eBay taps influencers for Holiday Treasures curated gift guide highlighting unique pre-loved items as part of Things. People. Love campaign.| Value Added Resource
eBay testing Social Media beta functionality for stores, currently enabled for Facebook, Instagram, & Pinterest.| Value Added Resource
The eBay Community team is hosting next installment of "Ask Me About" discussion series, taking seller questions about new eBay Ads Experience.| Value Added Resource
eBay for Business on Facebook directs sellers to community for support in attempt to reverse strategic mis-step.| Value Added Resource
Ex-Collectors VP Mike Nett reveals he took GM Trading Cards role at eBay in September 2023 - is eBay acquisition of Goldin Auctions next?| Value Added Resource
eBay's tech blog explores commitment to using AI responsibly & how these emerging generative technologies are enhancing employee productivity.| Value Added Resource
eBay continues testing ways to integrate generative AI with users noticing a new FAQ module displaying in some search results on the mobile app.| Value Added Resource
eBay tests adding generative AI more overtly into search & discovery with conversational query prompting to curate more personalized results.| Value Added Resource
eBay Open 2025 Day 2: keynotes, product presentations, Q&A & feedback sessions give sellers insights into eBay brand strategy, tools & workflows.| Value Added Resource
eBay Open 2025 Day 3: eBay Live, Shipping Myths, Unlocking Ads Potential, Financial Solutions, AI Tools & more!| Value Added Resource
eBay is supercharging personalized commerce - and AI hype - with announcement of new Agentic AI experience rolling out to limited number of users.| Value Added Resource
eBay testing "Find Similar" feature for search in mobile app & desktop, but functionality is curiously missing AI image recognition tech.| Value Added Resource
eBay Explore AI fashion recommendation tool tests thumbs down feature for instant user feedback on quality & relevance of results.| Value Added Resource
eBay has launched a new feature called Explore, using AI and visual search to help fashion buyers create curated shopping feeds.| Value Added Resource
eBay continues to insert AI into user experience with new test that uses eBay.AI to summarize item descriptions for some listings in eBay app.| Value Added Resource
eBay tests AI generated item detail highlights added to listings, drawing buyer attention to key selling points in highly visible placement.| Value Added Resource
eBay launches AI background enhancer, allowing sellers to place items on a variety of generated backdrops for more professional presentation.| Value Added Resource
eBay said it would protect sellers from certain shipping delays, and regional weather-related traffic backlogs are already being reported| EcommerceBytes
At linnacademy 2025, eBay took the stage to share a clear message: creating economic opportunity for all remains at the heart of its mission — and that| Linnworks
Chief Legal Officer Marie Oh Huber is stepping down after almost 9 years as company faces ongoing litigation & increasing regulatory scrutiny.| Value Added Resource
eBay 2024 Proxy Statement reveals executive compensation, changes to compliance & ethics programs as part of annual report.| Value Added Resource
Judge rules punitive damages may apply to some eBay cyberstalking case claims, clearing way for victims to pursue potential $700 Million lawsuit.| Value Added Resource
eBay appeals punitive damages ruling in cyberstalking suit, seeking to cut $466M from potential $700M payout & ease way for possible settlement.| Value Added Resource
Stephanie Popp & Stephanie Stockwell sentenced for their roles in 2019 eBay cyberstalking scandal.| Value Added Resource
Ex-eBay executive David Harville will plead guilty to avoid trial in bizarre stalking scandal that targeted bloggers.| Value Added Resource
Ex-eBay employees Harville & Baugh sentenced for cyberstalking but where's the corporate accountability?| Value Added Resource
Ex-eBay Security Manager denied early release, must serve full term for cyberstalking targeting critics of the company.| Value Added Resource
eBay sued by insurance in ongoing cyberstalking case, ex-CCO Steve Wymer's San Jose political ties revealed.| Value Added Resource
eBay 10-K reveals probable losses of ~$64 million+ & possible criminal action related to 2019 cyberstalking scandal.| Value Added Resource
eBay employees convicted in cyberstalking case report to prison, but corporate accountability questions linger.| Value Added Resource
Former eBay Security Director Jim Baugh pleads guilty in bizarre stalking scandal that targeted bloggers.| Value Added Resource
eBay's on campus bar gets new name in apparent attempt to distance from ex-CEO Devin Wenig's legacy.| Value Added Resource
eBay welcomes new Chief Communications Officer Gigi Ganatra Duff, overseeing internal & external comms, social media, public affairs, ESG, eBay Foundation & content.| Value Added Resource
How a data-driven Twitter campaign turned eBay user complaints into investor risk, leveraging free speech & digital advocacy to compel corporate change.| Value Added Resource
eBay is looking for a new Crisis & Financial Communications manager, revealing company may be in for rough year as legal, regulatory & earnings scrutiny heats up.| Value Added Resource
eBay found criminally liable for 2019 cyberstalking of Ina and David Steiner of Ecommercebytes, will pay $3 million penalty for six felony offenses.| Value Added Resource
eBay expands Board of Directors, welcomes a new "old" face to the table as Shripriya Mahesh joins effective immediately.| Value Added Resource
As eBay cyberstalking civil case continues to trial, new questions emerge about corporate governance, compliance, disclosure & ethics failures at the company.| Value Added Resource
eBay Security Analyst Veronica Zea faces sentencing in cyberstalking scandal, reveals details of toxic company culture.| Value Added Resource
eBay has a new Chief Risk & Compliance Officer as Ryan Jones joins the company after 5 years at AirBnB.| Value Added Resource
eBay acquired Goldin Auctions last year and is running a sweepstakes to encourage collectors to link their accounts| EcommerceBytes
eBay’s live- streaming platform called eBay Live is holding special holiday events kicking off on Black Friday (November 28) and running through December 20th. The live auctions include “rare luxury pieces and coveted collectibles – including Hermès Birkin bags and 6-figure rookie cards starting at $1.” eBay said the “marathon of livestreams” will be hosted […]| EcommerceBytes
Facebook Marketplace is making it easier for shoppers to ask sellers questions and is making shopping more social| EcommerceBytes
Live shopping is becoming a key trend in European e-commerce - and eBay Live has now brought its own version to Germany. Other European markets will likely follow soon. The new feature lets sellers stream, interact, and sell in real time through the eBay app, combining entertainment and commerce. Der Beitrag How eBay Live Works – A Practical Guide for Marketplace Sellers erschien zuerst auf Marketplace Universe.| Marketplace Universe
OpenAI and Perplexity on the Road to an AI Marketplace Both OpenAI and Perplexity are pushing strongly toward becoming a marketplace with their agentic commerce projects: OpenAI introduced Shopping Research, a product search for ChatGPT that generates personalized buyer’s guides. Merchants can apply for greater visibility through an allow-list process. Perplexity also enables lightweight product data placement via a Merchant Program. What’s still missing for the marketplace transition...| Marketplace Universe
eBay is doubling down on ramping up AI powered customer service solutions to cut costs, sellers say they miss the human touch.| Value Added Resource
Following the US and UK, eBay is bringing its live shopping format to Germany. eBay Live enables curated live shows in which retailers, brands and influencers can present products and offer them for auction or immediate purchase. Live commerce is a rapidly growing retail segment that is already well established, particularly in China. Der Beitrag Marketplace Universe News 24.11.2025 – eBay Live launches in Germany / Allegro lowers forecast / B&Q now welcomes German sellers erschien zuerst ...| Marketplace Universe
Marketplace Universe News 20.10.2025 - Temu Doubles EU Profit / Italy against Shemu / Ulta Beauty launches marketplace business| Marketplace Universe
Sellers question eBay UK’s OpenAI AI Activate rollout, asking why new AI features aren’t built into the marketplace’s own tools.| Value Added Resource
Corporate accountability on trial - ex-eBay execs Wenig, Wymer & Jones move to split from co & criminal defendants in 2019 cyberstalking lawsuit.| Value Added Resource
Online marketplaces are now the go-to destination for younger drivers taking a DIY approach to their cars maintenance| ChannelX
Using a decommissioned Alibaba cloud accelerator card as an FPGA dev board| Tales on the wire
Mega-sellers Rick Probstein & Burbank Sportscards make noise about leaving eBay to join or start competing platforms - but do they need eBay more than eBay needs them?| Value Added Resource
Learn how to sell on eBay for beginners with this step-by-step guide. Discover tips on pricing, shipping, and photos. Plus grab a free downloadable checklist to start your eBay side hustle today.| My Money Chronicles
eBay agrees to acquire Certilogo, an AI-powered technology for digital ID & authentication of fashion brands.| Value Added Resource
eBay's latest PR push to recruit private UK sellers for paid case study raises ethics, transparency & conflict of interest concerns.| Value Added Resource
eBay calls subpoena from Meta alarming, seeks to quash demands for confidential business info in FTC case.| Value Added Resource
eBay rolls out new OffSite Ads Beta Cost Per Click Google Ads product for fixed price listings.| Value Added Resource
eBay entices sellers to try Offsite Ads with ad credits & promise to "reach new buyers during the busiest time of the year" - should you sign up?| Value Added Resource
eBay Germany goes cashless to make transactions "more secure" by eliminating cash payment option for local pick up sales.| Value Added Resource
Vinted Pro launches in UK, allowing businesses to sell pre-owned clothing, toys, tech accessories, & more - will upset eBay sellers make the switch?| Value Added Resource
eBay Managed Payments fees include sales tax, causing controversy and confusion among sellers.| Value Added Resource
4 years after CEO Devin Wenig abruptly stepped down, has eBay improved under new leadership?| Value Added Resource
eBay VP Buyer Experience Bradford Shellhammer jumps ship to be Chief Product Officer at Etsy-owned Reverb.| Value Added Resource
Parts and Accessories may be next up for "vertical strategy" playbook used for sneakers, watches, and trading cards.| Value Added Resource
eBay introduces new tools to help manage Seller Initiated Offers, but sellers say default Offer settings have also been changed without notice.| Value Added Resource
eBay users struggle with Seller Hub changes, missing Tasks & other important info as updates continue to rollout.| Value Added Resource
eBay is teaming up with YouLend in partnership offering new financing options for German sellers.| Value Added Resource
