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eBay Goes Permanently Fee Free On Pre-Loved Clothing From Private Sellers In UK Paid Members Public
Private eBay UK sellers will no longer pay listing, final value or regulatory fees on sales of pre-owned clothing as C2C strategy shift continues.
Discover Books Goes Dark Leaving eBay & Amazon Buyers In The Lurch Paid Members Public
Mega-seller Discover Books appears to have closed up shop, leaving buyers in the lurch with no answers, no books & no refunds.
eBay Shutters Dedicated Social Media For Sneakers & Watches Amid Strategy Pivot Paid Members Public
eBay ends dedicated social media pages for focus verticals like sneakers & watches, redirects to main social channels in ongoing strategy pivot.
eBay Management Shuffle Continues Consumer Selling Strategy Shift With New Head of Global C2C Business Paid Members Public
eBay continues to shuffle management deck with more internal promotions supporting strategy shift back to consumer-selling focused foundation.
StockX Removes Payment Processing Fee For Sellers, Launches Apple Vision Pro App Paid Members Public
StockX is launching immersive Apple Vision Pro app & offering sellers 0% payment processing fees "for a limited time."
Ex-eBay VP Bob Kupbens Comes Full Circle As Interim CEO Of StubHub International Paid Members Public
Bob Kupbens is the new interim CEO at StubHub in a full circle moment harkening back to his time at eBay as VP Seller Marketplace and Operations.
Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Reporting: What Online Businesses Need To Know Paid Members Public
Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Reporting requirements go into effect January 1, 2024 - here's what you need to know!
Indie Sellers Guild Plans Virtual Convention For April 2024 Paid Members Public
Indie Sellers Guild to host first annual virtual convention April 13-14, 2024, promoting "freedom from Etsy & other Big Tech."
Jane.Com Shutdown Cautionary Tale For Marketplace Sellers Paid Members Public
Sudden shuttering of Jane.com leaves sellers holding the bag, in cautionary tale for all ecommerce entrepreneurs.
National Retail Federation Launches Fight Retail Crime Day Paid Members Public
National Retail Federation's "Fight Retail Crime Day" leaves online fraud, digital shoplifting out of Organized Retail Crime discussion.
Sustainability Smokescreen: eBay CEO's Media Blitz Amid EPA Troubles Paid Members Public
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone makes media rounds touting sustainability initiatives in effort to distract from EPA suit.
Artisans Cooperative Launches Handmade Marketplace Beta Paid Members Public
Artisans Cooperative has launched the beta version of their Etsy alternative handmade marketplace!
Nike Quietly Enters Pre-Owned Refurbished Sneaker Game Paid Members Public
Nike has quietly expanded refurbished program, making restored sneakers available online at up to 50% off retail prices.
CEO Dave Clark Abruptly Exits Flexport As Company Refocuses On Core Freight Business Paid Members Public
Flexport CEO Dave Clark steps down as founder Ryan Petersen returns with plans to refocus on core freight business.
FTC Shuts Down AI Powered Ecommerce Business Opportunity Scheme Paid Members Public
FTC suit temporarily shuts down Automaters scheme that lured consumers to invest in e-stores with unfounded claims.
Funko CEO Steps Down, Will Return To Board After Leave Of Absence Paid Members Public
Funko founder CEO Brian Mariotti has abruptly stepped down, plans to return to serve on Board after a leave of absence.
OnBuy Launches Cashback Loyalty Program Paid Members Public
OnBuy's new cashback program is here, with 1% guaranteed & extra rewards for its most loyal customers.
Walmart, Target & More Jump On the Prime Day Bandwagon Paid Members Public
Now that Amazon Prime Day is official, Walmart, Target & Newegg announce rival events - will eBay, Etsy & others join in too?
