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Whatnot Surpassed $3 Billion 2024 GMV, Raises More Funding To Build Future Of Live Shopping Paid Members Public
Whatnot kicks off 2025 with $265 Million Series E funding, fueling ongoing mission to build the future of live shopping as TikTok ban looms large.
UPS Moves To In-House SurePost Volume As USPS Contract Fallout Continues Paid Members Public
UPS SurePost product page updates indicate the company is moving volume in-house with Network of the Future after USPS contract expired.
eBay Partners With Facebook Marketplace - If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them? Paid Members Public
eBay announces partnership with Meta, enabling select eBay listings to appear on Facebook Marketplace in the US, Germany & France.
USPS vs UPS? Postal Bulletin Takes Indirect Swipe As Expired Contract Fallout Continues Paid Members Public
USPS hits back at attempts to place blame for sudden changes impacting consolidators & hybrid services with veiled bulletin clearly aimed at UPS.
eBay API Changes Shutdown ShelfTrend - Could Other 3rd Party Apps Be Next? Paid Members Public
Sellers lament loss of ShelfTrend analytics & product research app, shut down by eBay API changes - will other 3rd party tools be next?
eBay Loses Motors Events Manager, NASCAR Driver Sarah Burgess To Walmart In Race For Enthusiast Buyers Paid Members Public
Walmart continues challenging eBay in enthusiast category race with Motors Events Manager & NASCAR racer Sarah Burgess latest to switch sides.
eBay UK Buyer Fees Coming February 4, 2025 - What You Need To Know! Paid Members Public
eBay has finally released details of their plans to introduce buyer fees for private sales in the UK - here's what buyers & sellers need to know!
New Year, Same Tricks: eBay's Shady Strikethrough Discounts Persist In 2025 Paid Members Public
eBay kicks off 2025 with NEWYEAR20 coupon but shady strikethrough price tactics persist, showing consumers fake discounts & violating FTC rules.
From Sellers To Shoppers: eBay Targets 'Enthusiast Buyers' With Year-End Discounts Paid Members Public
As 2024 winds down, eBay tries to goose Q4 numbers with more discounts aimed at driving enthusiast buyer growth, turning C2C sellers into buyers.
eBay Ventures Backs Ecomtent For AI Powered Ecommerce Optimization Paid Members Public
eBay Ventures joins in $1.4 million funding round for Ecomtent, a startup focused on helping sellers & retailers optimize for AI-powered search.
Canada Post Strike Has Ended, But Online Sellers Say Shipping Disruptions Continue Paid Members Public
Online sellers relieved by end of Canada Post strike, but disruptions continue as service to the country is still suspended by some carriers.
eBay Holiday Treasures: Curated Influencer Picks Highlight Unique Gift Ideas Paid Members Public
eBay taps influencers for Holiday Treasures curated gift guide highlighting unique pre-loved items as part of Things. People. Love campaign.
Whatnot Recaps 2024, Shares Hot Trends Heading Into 2025 Paid Members Public
Whatnot recaps 2024 growth, shares hot trends and how livestream shopping is bringing communities together as we head into 2025.
eBay UK Launches Trade In Program For Old Phones In Partnership with Fonehouse Paid Members Public
eBay UK launches program allowing users to trade in old tech for vouchers that can be used to purchase new devices in partnership with Fonehouse.
eBay Pursues China Growth & Ad Revenue Boost As Investors React To Slowing Performance Paid Members Public
Jefferies downgrades eBay from "hold" to "underperform", citing concerns about slowing ad revenue growth & possible headwinds to China business.
Whatnot Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary, Rolls Out New Flash Sale & Rewards Options Paid Members Public
Whatnot celebrates 5 year anniversary, marking the milestone with reflections from sellers & employees & introducing new features.
eBay Taps Axicom As Lead Corporate Communications Agency For North America Paid Members Public
eBay shakes up corporate comms strategy, naming Axicom as their agency of record to lead corporate, product & technology communications.
Canada Post Strike Leaves Online Sellers Scrambling Amid Carrier Overload Paid Members Public
As Canada Post strike stretches into third week, other carriers struggle with increased volume, leaving sellers stuck during critical holiday shopping period.
