Value Added Resource Week In Review 2-15-26 Paid Members Public
eBay Live launches in Canada, country of origin chaos; Amazon takes lead in Australia; Estée Lauder sues Walmart; Mercari earnings & more!
eBay Annoys Sellers With Item Delivered Email Auto-Opt In Paid Members Public
eBay sellers annoyed and frustrated after being auto-opted in to new item delivered emails, leading to communication setting confusion.
Simpler, Not Always Cheaper: Poshmark Reworks Shipping Rates for Heavier Items Paid Members Public
Poshmark simplifies shipping for heavier items, but some sellers may see higher costs under the new rate structure.
Late to Agentic AI, eBay Adds VP AI Transformation as Competitive Gap Widens Paid Members Public
eBay adds AI Transformation leadership amid growing pressure from competitors advancing in agentic commerce.
Estée Lauder Sues Walmart as Platform Immunity Faces Ongoing Legal Tests Paid Members Public
Estée Lauder sues Walmart over alleged counterfeits, adding to ongoing legal tests of marketplace immunity.
eBay Risk & Compliance Leadership Back in Flux Following Ryan Jones’ Departure Paid Members Public
eBay’s Risk and Compliance leadership is again in transition after Ryan Jones’ exit, renewing questions about governance and oversight.
eBay Live Launches In Canada As Platform Races To Catch Up With Live Shopping Rivals Paid Members Public
eBay Live launches in Canada as platform plays catch up with TikTok, Whatnot and other livestream shopping rivals.
Amazon Extends Its Lead in Australia as eBay Slips Further Behind Paid Members Public
Amazon widens its Australian lead as eBay declines and Temu, Shein gain momentum, according to Pattern’s 2026 report.
Convenience or Control? Poshmark’s New USPS Supply Rollout Raises Questions For Sellers Paid Members Public
Poshmark rolls out easy way to order USPS supplies through app - but could there be an ulterior motive & another shoe waiting to drop on sellers?
eBay Consolidates Ended & Unsold Listings Into New Inactive Status In Seller Hub Paid Members Public
eBay has consolidated Ended & Unsold items under new Inactive status in Seller Hub, but some sellers report glitches with the new layout.
Mercari’s U.S. GMV Is Improving, Even as User Growth Lags Paid Members Public
Mercari’s U.S. GMV is improving as profitability holds, but slower user growth remains a key constraint.
Inaccurate Automated Country of Origin Data Creates Chaos for eBay Sellers Paid Members Public
Sellers say eBay is automatically adding Country of Origin information to listings, raising alarms about what can happen if they get it wrong.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 2-8-26 Paid Members Public
eBay leadership changes, marketing terms update, Live expansion; PayPal earnings miss; USPS $1.3B quarterly loss & more in this week in review!
eBay Tests Auto Price Reduction Allowing Sellers To Automate Lowering Item Prices Over Time Paid Members Public
eBay tests Auto Price Reduction feature allowing sellers to automate lowering prices over time, replacing old Easy Pricing functionality.
USPS $1.3B Q1 Loss Raises New Questions About Delivering for America Plan Paid Members Public
USPS reports a $1.3B Q1 loss as scrutiny grows over the Delivering for America plan, rising rates, service cuts, and insolvency risks.
PayPal’s Earnings Miss & CEO Exit Draw Shareholder Scrutiny Over Disclosure & Governance Paid Members Public
A sharp earnings miss and surprise CEO exit put PayPal under shareholder scrutiny, raising questions about disclosure and board oversight.
eBay Mastercard To End March 24, 2026, Shifting Accounts to Synchrony Premier World Program Paid Members Public
The eBay Mastercard program ends March 24, 2026, with existing accounts moving to Synchrony’s Premier World Mastercard.
eBay Live Expands European Footprint, Bringing Live Shopping To France & Italy Paid Members Public
eBay Live launches in France and Italy as eBay accelerates its European livestream strategy to counter TikTok, Whatnot and other rivals
