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eBay Promotes Germany Chief To Lead A More Connected EU Business Paid Members Public
eBay promotes Germany chief Saskia Meier-Andrae to lead its EU business as cross-border services expand across European markets.
EcommerceBytes Ceases Publication After 27 Years Paid Members Public
EcommerceBytes has ceased publication after 27 years, ending a run that began when Ina and David Steiner launched AuctionBytes in 1999.
eBay Touts “New” Growth At Goldman Sachs Paid Members Public
eBay pitched Live, AI, C2C, ads and Depop growth at Goldman Sachs while calling its decades-old Vehicles business “new.”
eBay Goes Fee-Free For Private Sellers In France & Italy, Expands Fashion Authentication Paid Members Public
eBay brings fee-free private selling to France and Italy, adds buyer fees and expands fashion authentication across Europe.
Depop, Spotify Launch Partnership As eBay Faces Rising Marketing Costs Paid Members Public
Depop taps Spotify for a new artist campaign as eBay faces scrutiny over rising marketing costs and its $1.4 billion acquisition.
Beckett Faces Proposed Class Action Over 2025 Data Breach Paid Members Public
Beckett Collectibles faces a proposed class action over a 2025 data breach affecting approximately one million accounts.
Etsy Lays Off 220 Employees, Cutting 12% Of Workforce In Restructuring Paid Members Public
Etsy is laying off about 220 employees, cutting 12% of its workforce as it restructures Product and Engineering teams.
New 50% US Tariffs On Canadian Goods Create Cross-Border Seller Uncertainty Paid Members Public
New 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods could raise costs and complicate shipping for online sellers serving American buyers.
Facebook Launches Dedicated Seller App As Marketplace Steps Up eBay Competition Paid Members Public
Facebook launches a dedicated Seller app with bulk listing, inventory and analytics tools, raising the stakes in its competition with eBay.
Online Sellers’ Bill Of Rights Targets Marketplace Holds, Suspensions And Policy Changes Paid Members Public
Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights would challenge opaque suspensions, payment holds and marketplace policies that can upend small businesses.
eBay, Etsy Set July 30 Depop Closing As Exit Fee Rises To $158M Paid Members Public
eBay and Etsy set a July 30 Depop closing as revised terms narrow eBay’s exit options and raise the potential termination fee to $158M.
Whatnot Acquires Shaped As AI Push Expands Across Live Selling Paid Members Public
Whatnot acquires Shaped as it expands AI-powered search, recommendations and seller tools across its growing live marketplace.
eBay San Jose Tax Sharing Deal Nears $50 Million In Public Rebates Paid Members Public
eBay has now received almost $50 million from San Jose’s controversial tax sharing deal, with another $3.4 million paid last year.
Fake Pokémon Card Stores Target Collectors Through Paid Ads And Shopify Sites Paid Members Public
NordVPN warns of fake Pokémon card stores using paid ads and Shopify storefronts to target collectors in sophisticated scam operation.
Vinted Quietly Launches In Australia, Adds UK Shipping Connection Paid Members Public
Vinted quietly launches in Australia, bringing its zero seller fee model to a new market.
Q2 2026 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup Paid Members Public
Q2 2026 ecommerce earnings roundup: track reporting dates for Amazon, Meta, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, Shopify & more with Value Added Resource!
eBay Annual Shareholder Meeting Gives Investors A Polished Story With Plenty Left Out Paid Members Public
eBay told investors a polished growth story at its 2026 shareholder meeting, while tougher governance and seller questions lingered.
Vinted Ventures Backs Live Auction App Tilt As Recommerce Competition Heats Up Paid Members Public
Vinted Ventures backs Tilt’s $26M funding round as live commerce, AI selling tools, and recommerce competition heat up.
