USPS Plans Weekly Variable Fuel Surcharge For 2027 As Shipping Rate Uncertainty Grows Paid Members Public
USPS will introduce weekly fuel surcharges in January 2027, making shipping costs even harder to predict for online sellers.
Former eBay Fashion VP Alexis Hoopes Joins Luxury Resale Rival The RealReal Paid Members Public
Former eBay Fashion VP Alexis Hoopes joins The RealReal as Chief Merchandising Officer, bringing luxury resale and global marketplace experience.
Pirate Ship Stops Rate Change Alerts As eBay Warns Of More USPS Shipping Changes Paid Members Public
Pirate Ship stops routine shipping rate alerts as eBay announces more USPS Ground Advantage changes with just days' notice.
Amazon Sets 2026 Holiday Return Window, Says It Will Apply Every Year Paid Members Public
Amazon extends 2026 holiday returns through January 31 and says the November 1 start will now apply every year.
Mercari Expands Japan Authentication To US, Taiwan Buyers Through Global App Paid Members Public
Mercari expands Japan authentication to US & Taiwan Global App buyers with optional & mandatory checks for trading cards, sneakers & luxury goods.
eBay Q3 2026 Pre-Earnings Commentary & Highlights Paid Members Public
eBay reports Q3 2026 earnings October 28. Look back at Q3 highlights & what’s happening so far in Q4 with Value Added Resource.
eBay GMV Growth Is Back In Double Digits, But The Headline Number Isn’t The Whole Story Paid Members Public
eBay’s GMV is back in double digits ahead of Q3 earnings, but the headline number includes more than merchandise sales.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 10-25-26 Paid Members Public
eBay layoffs, Live 0% commission promo, Spendable Funds balance default; Etsy bans AI patterns; shipping rate changes & more.
eBay Cuts 9% Of Workforce In Second Major Round Of Layoffs This Year Paid Members Public
eBay is laying off approximately 9% of its workforce as the company moves to simplify operations despite strong recent growth.
Whatnot Launches First Nationwide US Ad Campaign, Expands In Europe Paid Members Public
Whatnot launches its first nationwide US ad campaign, expands European operations and plans to open selling to Irish businesses in 2027.
Etsy Bans AI-Generated Patterns, Tightens Listing Photo Rules Paid Members Public
Etsy says AI content is hurting buyer trust as it bans generated patterns and requires unedited photos of actual products.
Etsy Offers 0% Share & Save Transaction Fees For Holiday Shopping Season Paid Members Public
Etsy boosts Share & Save refunds to 6.5% for the holidays, eliminating transaction fees on qualifying orders through January 4, 2027.
eBay Offers 0% Live Commissions To Get More Sellers Streaming Paid Members Public
eBay offers select sellers 0% Live commissions through October 29 as it expands livestream access and ramps up incentives to boost participation.
eBay Makes Seller Balance Mandatory, Resets Payout Schedules In November Update Paid Members Public
eBay makes balance enrollment mandatory November 4, resetting automatic payouts and changing how sellers can access and spend their earnings.
eBay Expands Automated Monitoring, AI Training Disclosures In Global Privacy Policy Update Paid Members Public
eBay's latest privacy update expands disclosures on AI training with user data, automated content monitoring and enforcement transparency.
Mercari Offers Free Holiday Shipping On $50+ Orders, Brings Back Fashion Exchange Paid Members Public
Mercari announces free shipping on qualifying holiday orders over $50, the return of Fashion Exchange and new seller shipping protection.
Texas Moves To Reverse Sales Tax On Marketplace Seller Fees Paid Members Public
Texas is moving to reverse a year-old tax on marketplace selling fees, but will sellers get back the money they've already paid?
Value Added Resource Week In Review 10-18-26 Paid Members Public
Facebook Marketplace cost per sale ads; USPS geographic pricing; Etsy tests capped shipping rates & POD partnership & more in this week in review.
