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eBay Tests “Streaming As A Service” To Scale Live - But Will Sellers Buy In? Paid Members Public
eBay tests “streaming as a service” to scale Live, but will sellers buy in to the new model?
eBay’s Depop Deal Draws UK Scrutiny Over Competition Impact Paid Members Public
UK regulators seek input on eBay’s Depop deal, assessing its impact on competition and consumers in the resale fashion market.
eBay Hiring Spree Signals a New Control Layer for M&A, Risk, and Governance Paid Members Public
eBay’s latest hiring signals a new control layer linking M&A, compliance and risk ahead of its Depop acquisition.
eBay Quietly Pulls Back from Web3 With UK Layoffs Amid AI, Live Shopping and C2C Strategy Shift Paid Members Public
UK layoffs hit eBay’s Web3 team as company shifts investment to AI, live shopping and core C2C marketplace categories in latest strategy pivot.
PSA Parent Collectors Holdings Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over SGC, Beckett Acquisitions Paid Members Public
PSA parent Collectors Holdings faces antitrust lawsuit over SGC and Beckett acquisitions, with claims of higher prices and poorer service.
eBay Closing San Francisco Office, Moving Employees To San Jose HQ Paid Members Public
eBay to close San Francisco office after lease expiration with plans to move current employees to San Jose headquarters later this year.
Q1 2026 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup Paid Members Public
Q1 2026 ecommerce earnings roundup: track reporting dates for Amazon, Meta, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, Shopify & more with Value Added Resource!
eBay Launches NYC Edit Market Pop Up in Bid To Boost C2C Enthusiast Buyer Stats Paid Members Public
eBay launches NYC Edit Market pop-up to boost C2C buyer engagement, offering pre-loved fashion with entry granted only to those who sell.
USPS To Raise Market Dominant Rates in July 2026, Suspends Retirement System Contributions Paid Members Public
USPS plans stamp price hikes and Market Dominant product increases while suspending retirement contributions to conserve cash.
eBay's Depop Acquisition Under Australian Regulatory Review - Will Tise Expansion Raise Red Flags? Paid Members Public
As eBay’s Depop deal faces Australian scrutiny, Tise’s regional growth could spark fresh competition concerns among regulators.
eBay’s New “Finances Copilot” AI Shows Promise But Stumbles on Real Seller Questions Paid Members Public
eBay’s Finances Copilot AI rolls out to sellers, but early testing reveals limitations answering complex financial and ad fee questions.
Etsy Bans Animal Fur Products In Sustainability & Biodiversity Push Paid Members Public
Etsy pushes new sustainability goals and fur ban, but will sellers pay the price for its biodiversity-focused PR shift?
eBay Brings Fee Free Selling, Buyer Fees & Shipping Mandate To Australia Amidst Global C2C Pivot Paid Members Public
eBay Australia goes fee free for small C2C sellers, adds Buyer Protection fee & shipping mandate to mirror changes made in UK last year.
USPS Imposes First-Ever 8% Fuel Surcharge as Cost Pressures Mount Paid Members Public
USPS is imposing a fuel surcharge on packages for the first time as Iran war adds additional stress to existing financial troubles.
eBay Adds Marketplace Veteran Brian Sharples to Board Amid Strategic Shifts Paid Members Public
eBay appoints HomeAway co-founder Brian Sharples to its board, adding marketplace expertise as the company navigates strategic shifts.
Depop “Junk Fee” Class Action Tests Fee Transparency as eBay Deal Nears Completion Paid Members Public
Depop faces a class action over “junk fee” drip pricing, raising fee transparency questions as its pending acquisition by eBay nears completion.
Whatnot Faces Arbitration Claims as Legal Challenges Mount Over Trading Card Breaking Practices Paid Members Public
Live selling platform Whatnot faces multiple arbitration claims as legal challenges mount over trading card breaking and repacking practices.
Depop Launches US Balance Wallet, Tests Northeast Shipping Promo Paid Members Public
Depop launches its U.S. Balance wallet and tests a Northeast shipping promo as competition from rival resale platform Vinted intensifies.
