FTC Files First INFORM Act Action, Temu To Pay $2 Million Penalty For Alleged Violations Paid Members Public
Temu to pay $2M to resolve allegations it violated INFORM Consumers Act in first action brought by the FTC since the law passed in 2023.
eBay Community Mentor Dust-Up Reveals Rifts - Do NDAs & Special Treatment Hurt Trust In The Platform? Paid Members Public
eBay community members question secrecy & exclusivity of Mentors program, raising concerns about NDAs & special perks hurting trust in the platform.
eBay UK Loosens Simple Delivery Mandate Again, Expanding Opt Out to Certain Items Priced At £20 Or Less Paid Members Public
As UK private sellers continue to pushback on Simple Delivery mandate, eBay once again loosens restrictions, allowing more items £20 or less to opt out.
Etsy Announces Executive Changes, Depop DEI Updates Paid Members Public
Etsy Chief Technology Officer Rafe Colburn taking on dual role replacing departing Chief Product Officer Nick Daniel, Depop DEI Director exits.
eBay Shipping Glitch Raises Questions About Simple Delivery Managed Shipping Coming To The US Paid Members Public
eBay sellers report glitch in listing form preventing adding package weight & dimensions, possibly hinting at Simple Delivery expanding to US.
Ex-Execs Seek To Sidestep Accountability With Split Trial In eBay Cyberstalking Scandal Suit Paid Members Public
Corporate accountability on trial - ex-eBay execs Wenig, Wymer & Jones move to split from co & criminal defendants in 2019 cyberstalking lawsuit.
eBay CEO Marks 30 Year Anniversary With Bold Claims On Authentication & AI Capabilities Paid Members Public
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone rings in 30th anniversary on CNBC's Squawk Box with bold claims on AI & authentication program success - but can he back them up?
Etsy Rolls Out AI Writing Helper For Messages, Seeks To Assuage Seller Concerns About AI Tools & Integration Paid Members Public
Etsy is rolling out a new AI writing helper for messages & trying to assuage concerns about increasing use of AI in new Seller Handbook article.
Online Sellers Face Higher Costs As States Move To Tax Digital Data Processing Services Paid Members Public
Online selling costs on the rise in some states as TX, WA move to tax marketplace fees for digital data processing services starting October 2025.
Labor Day Deals Or Discount Deception? eBay’s 30th Anniversary Sale Departs From Founding Principles Paid Members Public
From AuctionWeb’s 1995 promise of honesty to fake deals in 2025, eBay’s Labor Day sale highlights 30 year shift from Pierre Omidyar's founding values.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 8-31-25 Paid Members Public
eBay International Shipping coming to Canada, Ambassador program; Etsy Privacy & Payment policy updates; UPS & Fedex increase fees for US imports & more.
Etsy Privacy Policy Update October 2025: What Sellers Need To Know Paid Members Public
Etsy is making updates to their Privacy Policy, effective October 9, 2025 - here's what sellers need to know.
Etsy Payments Policy Update October 2025: What Sellers Need To Know Paid Members Public
Etsy is making updates to their Payments Policy, effective October 9, 2025 - here's what sellers need to know.
eBay Launches Regulatory Portal With Legal & Compliance Guides For Sellers Paid Members Public
eBay has launched a new resource for sellers, providing legal & regulatory guides to help navigate compliance responsibilities.
New Zealand Post Restores US Shipping Options For Business Accounts Paid Members Public
New Zealand's NZ Post has partially lifted pause on shipments to US ahead of de minimis changes, with solution now in place for business customers.
Royal Mail Launches New Delivery Duties Paid Import Services Ahead Of End Of US De Minimis Exemption Paid Members Public
Royal Mail rolls out new postal delivery duties paid PDDP services ahead of changes to US import requirements & end of de minimis exemption.
eBay Expands Ambassador Program After Quietly Killing Off Seller Incentive For eBay Partner Network Affiliates Paid Members Public
eBay expands Ambassador affiliate program, allowing buyers, sellers, & creators to earn up to 7.5% commission after quietly ending eBay Partner Network Seller Incentive.
Etsy Widespread Tech Issue Causes Reported Traffic Stats To Display All Zeros Paid Members Public
Etsy sellers across the globe are in a panic as reports for view and visit stats are suddenly showing all zeros with no updates over many hours.
