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eBay & Rakuten Rakuma Expand Partnership To Bring Pre-Owned Fashion From Japan To US Market Paid Members Public
eBay & Rakuten Rakuma expand partnership to bring authenticated, pre-owned fashion, handbags & jewelry to US market after limited trial last year.
eBay Gears Up for Crisis? New Job Posting Signals Potential Trouble Ahead Paid Members Public
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.
Mercari Aims To Grow GMV, Increase Security As US Marketplace Still Struggles Paid Members Public
Mercari reports earnings for quarter ending December 2024 with GMV below expectations for Japan & US as security issues & fee missteps stymie growth.
eBay Ends Top Star Sneaker Buyer Loyalty Program, Sign Of Things To Come For Focus Verticals? Paid Members Public
eBay quietly ends Top Star sneaker buyer loyalty program amidst broader strategy shift away from focus verticals & back to consumer sellers.
USPS Stops Accepting Inbound Parcels From China Amidst Tariffs & De Minimis Dust Up Paid Members Public
USPS announces suspension of acceptance of inbound parcels from China & Hong Kong Posts as President Trump implements tariffs, ends de minimis.
eBay's February 4th Failure To Launch: No Buyer Fees, Missing Pre-Owned Conditions & App Outrage Paid Members Public
eBay's February 4th 2025 plans foiled by failure to launch Buyer Fees in UK, missing pre-owned clothing conditions & forced app update outrage.
Mercari Japan Launches Auctions - Could US Be Next? Paid Members Public
Mercari Japan is launching an auction offering to reduce the burden of price negotiations & help users make quick sales - could the US be next?
Etsy Shipping & Handling Shuffle: Desperate Bid For Gross Merchandise Sales Bump Paid Members Public
Etsy removes seller option to add package & handling costs to shipping price as company seeks to boost GMS without actually having to increase sales.
eBay January 2025 Seller Update Final Value Fee Increase & More! Paid Members Public
eBay has accidentally leaked information about the January 2025 Seller Update, revealing a planned Final Value Fee increase & more!
eBay Seeks To Exclude Social Psychologist Dr. Adam Galinsky As Expert In Cyberstalking Suit Paid Members Public
eBay seeks to exclude Dr. Adam Galinsky as an expert in cyberstalking suit, saying"pseudoscientific testimony" is not based on reliable methods & ignores facts of the case.
Mercari NFT Marketplace: Japan Users Can Now Buy & Sell Crypto Art On OpenSea Paid Members Public
Mercari Japan announces new NFT marketplace, allowing users to buy & sell crypto art seamlessly through OpenSea with plans for future expansion.
eBay Under Fire: Alleged Discrimination & Retaliation Add To H-1B Immigration Controversy Paid Members Public
eBay's labor troubles continue with new allegations of discrimination & retaliation surfacing amidst backdrop of larger H-1B immigration debate.
eBay Sellers Hunt For Listings On Facebook Marketplace After Meta Partnership Announcement Paid Members Public
Sellers try to spot their listings on Facebook Marketplace following eBay & Meta partnership announcement, but so far they've come up short.
eBay's OpenAI Operator Agent Collaboration - AI Innovation Or Hype? Paid Members Public
eBay's collab with OpenAI Operator promises a new paradigm of discovery & shopping - is it an innovative tech breakthrough or just more AI hype?
eBay Expands Promoted Listings Ad Attribution In Germany - Will US Be Next? Paid Members Public
eBay makes major changes to Promoted Listings ad attribution in Germany, expanding number of sales which will collect ad fees - will US be next?
Q1 2025 Growth Trouble: eBay CEO Continues Old Discount Tricks To Boost Enthusiast Buyers Paid Members Public
eBay leans on legacy discounting tactics to boost enthusiast buyers in Q1 2025 - is CEO Jamie Iannone out of ideas to grow GMV & buyers organically?
CFPB Fights Deplatforming & Censorship With New Rule To Block Rights Violating Financial Contract Clauses Paid Members Public
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes rule aimed at stopping financial companies from forcing Americans to give up Constitutional rights.
Luxury Handbags Arrive At Walmart With New Rebag Deal To Rival eBay Focus Vertical Strategy Paid Members Public
Walmart adds pre-owned luxury handbags, jewelry & watches in partnership with resale platform Rebag, taking aim at yet another eBay focus vertical.
