Seller Updates
Ecommerce marketplace seller updates, policy & user agreement changes
Will The Old Etsy Listing Form Really Be Retired On June 25th? Paid Members Public
As sellers frantically prepare for old listing form retirement, will Etsy delay switch to new form until tech issues & bugs are finally worked out?
eBay Quietly Solicits "Ghost Listing" Reports; Sellers Feel Ghosted By Lack Of Support & Communication Paid Members Public
eBay has a new way to report "ghost listings" when a previously sold item reappears for sale, but lack of support leaves sellers feeling ghosted.
eBay Product & Price Research Changes Raise Concerns About Transparency & Relevancy Paid Members Public
Recent changes to eBay Product & Price Research tools are raising questions about transparency & relevancy of data shown to sellers on the site.
eBay Says It's Making Express Payout Simpler, But Watch Out- It May Be More Expensive Too Paid Members Public
eBay is making changes to Express Payout offering, promising the process will be simpler while downplaying increased expense for some sellers.
eBay For Business Facebook Page Shuts Down, Redirects To Main eBay Profile Paid Members Public
eBay For Business seller support Facebook page shuts down, users directed to main profile instead as eBay looks to consolidate customer service.
eBay Testing New AI Search & Discovery Features To Curate Personalized Search Experience Paid Members Public
eBay tests adding generative AI more overtly into search & discovery with conversational query prompting to curate more personalized results.
eBay International Shipping Program Expands To Include Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico Paid Members Public
US sellers will soon be able to leverage eBay International Shipping to help reduce friction & risk of selling to domestic locations in AK, HI & PR.
Whatnot Adds New Tools For Saving Drafts, Managing Inventory & Tracking Stats Paid Members Public
Whatnot continues product updates with new tools for saving drafts, mobile image capture, CSV uploads, & dashboard reporting.
eBay Faces Heated Questions About Feedback Removal At Summer Seller Check In Paid Members Public
eBay VP Andrea Stairs was in the hot seat at today's Summer Seller Check In, facing tough questions about recent feedback removal policy changes.
eBay Open 2024 Virtual Seller Conference Scheduled For September 25-26 Paid Members Public
eBay Open annual virtual seller conference will be held September 25-26, 2024 with possible live studio events too - stay tuned for details!
Etsy Tests AI Review Summaries - Sellers Say They Hate It Paid Members Public
Sellers are not holding back about a new Etsy test that uses AI to summarize product reviews on the site - in short, they hate it.
eBay Launches AI Powered Image Background Enhancing Tool In App Paid Members Public
eBay launches AI background enhancer, allowing sellers to place items on a variety of generated backdrops for more professional presentation.
eBay Courts UK Content Creators With Exclusive London YouTube Playbook Event Paid Members Public
eBay UK teams up with YouTube to host exclusive London event offering expert tips & networking for reselling content creators on June 4th, 2024.
eBay Summer 2024 Seller Check In Slated For June 6 Paid Members Public
eBay's Summer 2024 Seller Check In is scheduled for June 6th, 12 PM P/3 PM E with product updates, Summer tips & tricks, & seller networking.
Etsy Retiring Old Listing Form, Sellers Say New Form Still Missing Important Functionality Paid Members Public
Etsy listing is evolving but sellers say new from missing important features as they worry about being forced to switch from old listing form.
Walmart Seller Community Forum Coming Soon? Paid Members Public
Walmart surveys sellers about potential community forum to chat, share tips & get announcements - what can they learn from competing marketplaces?
eBay Introduces Fitment Plus, Finally Leveraging MyFitment Acquisition For Motors P&A Paid Members Public
eBay finally leverages MyFitment acquisition with Fitment Plus, a new tool enhancing Motors Parts & Accessories listings with compatibility data.
Etsy Testing New Sale Discount & Refund Features For Buyers & Sellers Paid Members Public
Etsy tests new features offering more options for how buyers can receive & use refunds & how sellers can set up discounts for their shops.
