Poshmark's executive leadership evolution continues with Heather Friedland appointed as the company's first Chief Product Officer.| Value Added Resource
eBay has quietly paused AI video creation tool for social media sharing as they re-evaluate marketing tools for sellers.| Value Added Resource
eBay is set to report Q3 2025 earnings October 29th at 5:30 PM Eastern. Take a look back at highlights from Q3 and what's happening so far in Q4!| Value Added Resource
eBay Germany angles for Enthusiast Buyer boost with new Back Friday promo encouraging selling unwanted items to fund Black Friday shopping sprees.| Value Added Resource
eBay Winter 2025 Check In, exec shuffle, Promoted Listings visibility changes; Walmart x Stadium Goods; new Etsy Seller Community Hub & more!| Value Added Resource
Longtime eBay mega-seller Rick Probstein announces BYD sports collectibles live selling site to compete with eBay Live, Whatnot, Fanatics & more.| Value Added Resource
eBay once again has new leadership for US marketplace as General Manager Dawn Block passes torch to newly named VP GM North America Ron Jaiven.| Value Added Resource
eBay once again has new Global Customer Experience leader as Dawn Block takes role responsible for supporting both buyers & sellers on the marketplace.| Value Added Resource
Etsy faces class action suit alleging company allowed 3rd parties to collect personal info from users through the use of pixel trackers.| Value Added Resource
Etsy launches new Community Hub, complete with AI-powered search, educational resources, a revamped Teams experience and live seller events.| Value Added Resource
After 5 year wait, eBay is finally rolling out Listing Quality Report to all sellers, providing listing insights & optimization tips.| Value Added Resource
eBay Winter Seller Check In 2025: key announcements, strategies to drive holiday sales & sessions on ads, shipping, marketing & more!| Value Added Resource
Leadership of one of eBay's top categories is once again up in the air as the company looks for new General Manager of US Collectibles.| Value Added Resource
eBay no longer showing Promoted Listings ads in searches with Time, Price, or Distance sorting, raising questions about possible updates on the horizon.| 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
eBay Partner Network affiliate program technical issues prevent affiliate links posted on Facebook from properly opening on iOS devices.| Value Added Resource
Mercari US CEO John Lagerling resigns, will be replaced by Japan CEO Shintaro Yamada. Will controversial buyer fee changes be reversed?| Value Added Resource
Mercari VP Marketing David Lee takes questions about plans to cap buyer fees & more in interview with reselling influencer Becky Park.| Value Added Resource
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
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
Facebook Shops waives standard selling fees for orders shipped through June 30, 2023.| 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
Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra just drop a sudden and surprising update to the company's blog - Poshmark will be closing down UK, Australia, and India marketplaces effective October 26, 203 in order to focus on US and Canada operations.| Value Added Resource
Mercari tweaks item page design to provide buyer fee transparency as major strategy shift fails to deliver hoped for short-term GMV results.| Value Added Resource
Mercari US has undertaken a significant mass layoff, eliminating 45% of staff months after major fee structure & business operations shake up.| Value Added Resource
eBay Managed Payments fees include sales tax, causing controversy and confusion among sellers.| Value Added Resource
Etsy-owned Depop is going full speed ahead with new fee structure, expanding no selling fees to US after similar changes in UK earlier this year.| Value Added Resource
Just 2 weeks after fee structure shakeup, Poshmark is already working on updates & changes - will they revert back to old fees or something else?| Value Added Resource
Mercari tests adding buyer fees back into item prices to stem abandoned cart tide, causing confusion & pricing glitches for sellers on offers.| Value Added Resource
Sellers have some strong suggestions for Etsy CEO Josh Silverman's "Vital Few" initiatives in 2024.| Value Added Resource
Etsy is restricting access to community forums over security concerns, but will it shield the company from public scrutiny too?| Value Added Resource
Etsy has announced a restructuring plan laying off 11% of workforce, ~ 225 employes, including Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Scott.| Value Added Resource
Etsy VP Brand Marketing Brad Minor has revealed campaign for Gift Mode with a sneak peek of their big Super Bowl ad.| Value Added Resource
Etsy passes big game savings to sellers with 0% fee offer for orders made through Share & Save social sharing tool.| Value Added Resource
Citron Research report says Etsy is the largest organized clearing house for counterfeit goods in the world.| Value Added Resource
4 years after CEO Devin Wenig abruptly stepped down, has eBay improved under new leadership?| Value Added Resource
Etsy-owned instrument marketplace Reverb undertakes another round of layoffs amidst activist investor pressure to make "House Of Brands" strategy payoff.| Value Added Resource
Etsy VP Growth Mike Jacobs has taken a new job at Upside, leaving active buyer & GMS growth strategy up in the air at critical time for company.| 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
eBay's Authenticity Guaranteed program is expanding to include streetwear fashion from select brands.| Value Added Resource
eBay is testing out immediate payment required on Best Offers - sellers love the idea, but will buyers get on board?| Value Added Resource
A high value trading card buyer is suing eBay, PSA & an unknown seller, alleging fraud & Authenticity Guarantee failures led to significant losses.| Value Added Resource
Etsy seller community buzzing with speculation as leaked survey raises possibility of listing fee increase, subscription plans for listings.| Value Added Resource
UK sellers wonder if eBay is cutting back on discounted Final Value Fee promotions in 2023.| Value Added Resource
eBayUK looks to capitalize on cost of living crisis to bring in new sellers with New Year's ReSELLution promo.| Value Added Resource
Jamie Iannone highlighted his focus on high value buyers in Q2 21 earnings call. What do sellers think of his strategy?| Value Added Resource
The free ride for sneakers over $100 is coming to and end January 19, 2022 - new fees will be 8%.| Value Added Resource
eBay has long struggled with fitment in Motors Parts & Accessories - will myFitment acquisition really help?| Value Added Resource
eBay will cover return shipping cost of some Parts & Accessories returns starting January 17, 2023.| Value Added Resource
eBay forces returns in Motors Parts & Accessories, but provides some protection for compatibility & fitment.| Value Added Resource
Unannounced return policy change for eBay Motors could cost sellers big money in not as described returns.| Value Added Resource
USPS Ground Advantage to replace First Class Package service, promising simple pricing & reliable service.| Value Added Resource
International postal services scramble to sort out duties as end of de minimis exemption looms, with some pausing shipments to US as a result.| Value Added Resource
Amazon walks back extended holiday return policy in response to seller feedback.| Value Added Resource
US sellers anxiously await announcement of Amazon's 2024 extended holiday returns policy - does Amazon Japan hold a clue?| Value Added Resource
It's official - Amazon extended holiday returns for 2023 will begin November 1st!| Value Added Resource
Amazon has revealed dates for Fall 2025 Prime Big Deals Days in October while sellers wait for extended holiday returns announcement.| Value Added Resource
eBay expands Magical Listing AI tech to all private/personal accounts in US, UK & Germany - after 1.5 year delay, does it live up to the hype?| Value Added Resource
eBay's latest AI tool turns item images into YouTube & TikTok ready videos for social sharing - is it a useful feature or just more AI hype?| Value Added Resource
eBay bulk AI listing tool unable to identify key item details for trading cards, broken functionality requires sellers to revert to manual entry.| Value Added Resource
eBay advises US & UK sellers about upcoming shipping rate increases & important post by dates in runup to peak holiday shopping season.| Value Added Resource
We interviewed a group of Etsy sellers planning strike to protest fee increase & bring attention to issues on the site| Value Added Resource
eBay's Winter 2023 Seller Update - more fees but where's the added value?| Value Added Resource
eBay Q4 2022 Earnings highlights & commentary from Value Added Resource.| Value Added Resource
Steve Halupka, Senior Manager Collectibles & Toys, has quietly left eBay after 8 years at the company.| Value Added Resource
eBay Promoted Listings ads will be shown on Google & Bing - what does it mean for sellers?| Value Added Resource
Coded coupons were announced in the eBay Spring 2021 Seller Update & they are finally starting to rollout to sellers.| Value Added Resource
eBay AI store banners, ads blog pulled, restrictions on overseas sellers; Shopify COO exits; Poshmark shipping updates; USPS, UPS & FedEx peak rates & more.| Value Added Resource
President Trump signs an executive order ending duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value shipments from all countries August 29, 2025.| Value Added Resource
eBay tightens restrictions on international sales to US, lowering maximum item value for many overseas sellers without a dedicated account rep.| Value Added Resource
eBay Spendable Funds lets sellers use Payments balance for purchases on the platform - here's what you need to know.| Value Added Resource
Unannounced edits to help pages indicate eBay may now earn interest on seller funds waiting for payout or on hold.| Value Added Resource
USPS announces suspension of acceptance of inbound parcels from China & Hong Kong Posts as President Trump implements tariffs, ends de minimis.| Value Added Resource
Shippers bracing for impact of tariffs going into effect against Canada & Mexico given reprieve as de minimis exemption stays in place - for now.| Value Added Resource
As eBay UK Buyer Protection Fees roll out, savvy buyers are finding & sharing creative ideas for how to workaround the new policy.| Value Added Resource
As the USPS approves "temporary" holiday shipping increases, UPS & FedEx release announcements about Peak Season & early 2026 rate changes.| Value Added Resource
USPS posts $3.1 Billion loss in fiscal Q3 2025, prompting calls for new Postmaster General David Steiner to abandon Delivering For America plan.| Value Added Resource
USPS plans to hike prices for the holidays once again, announcing proposed "temporary" rate increases from October 5, 2025 to January 18 2026.| Value Added Resource
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eBay announces partnership with Meta, enabling select eBay listings to appear on Facebook Marketplace in the US, Germany & France.| Value Added Resource
eBay sellers hit with update account info glitch, threatening restrictions if tracking is not provided for orders where tracking was already uploaded.| Value Added Resource
Shopify COO, Kaz Nejatian is stepping down on September 12 to take on a new leadership role as CEO of AI-powered real estate platform Opendoor.| Value Added Resource
Poshmark shakes up shipping, hoping lower rates will win over buyers despite slower service with switch from USPS Priority Mail to Ground Advantage.| Value Added Resource
Disappearing eBay ads blog fuels speculation US sellers are next in line for costly Promoted Listings advertising attribution updates.| Value Added Resource
Australia Post will resume shipping to US on or before September 25th as new partnership with Zonos enables customs & duty compliance.| Value Added Resource
eBay sellers shocked to learn AI may be altering product images without notice, raising concerns over control and transparency.| Value Added Resource
Sellers push back on eBay’s “magical” AI Store Banner generator, saying it produces boring, irrelevant images with no way to edit or refine results.| Value Added Resource
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone & CFO Peggy Alford joined Goldman Sachs Communacopia 2025 with lots of hype, little substance added & a bit of truth-stretching on the side.| Value Added Resource
Canada Post is partnering with Zonos to help shippers comply with US customs & duties requirements after end of de minimis - what you need to know.| Value Added Resource
eBay sellers once again report discrepancies in reports & analytics with Traffic page incorrectly showing Promoted Listings ad sales as Organic.| Value Added Resource
What They Didn't Say At eBay Open 2025: AI promises efficient "magical" listing while quietly reshaping how sellers' content is shown to buyers.| Value Added Resource
