Value Added Resource Week In Review 4-20-25 Members Public

eBay user agreement, AI description summaries, Ambassador program, Simple Delivery insurance; Etsy local, Fedex & UPS China surcharges & more!


Week In Review

UPS & FedEx Institute China To US Surcharges Ahead Of Tariff Deadline Members Public

FedEx and UPS are reinstating China to US surcharges as deadlines approach for tariff and de minimis changes.


FedEx

Etsy Leans In On Local To Assuage Tariff Fears Members Public

As tariffs raise concerns about supply chains & rising prices, Etsy leans into network of local sellers in attempt to boost user & investor sentiment.


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eBay Expands Payment Capabilities In Partnership With Checkout.Com Members Public

eBay announces strategic partnership with Checkout.com to enhance payment acquiring capabilities & expand checkout options for buyers on the site.


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Does eBay Magical Listing AI Tech Live Up To Hype After Year And A Half Delay? Members Public

eBay expands Magical Listing AI tech to all private/personal accounts in US, UK & Germany - after 1.5 year delay, does it live up to the hype?


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eBay Moves Category To Bottom Of Listings, Forcing Endless Scroll Past Ads To See Critical Item Information Members Public

eBay moves category navigation breadcrumbs to bottom of listings, forcing users to scroll past 100s of Promoted Listings ads to see critical info.


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eBay Ambassador Program Offers Buyers, Sellers & Content Creators Self-Service Affiliate Opportunity Members Public

eBay launches new Ambassador program, giving buyers, sellers & smaller content creators easy, self-service opportunity to earn affiliate commission.


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Q1 2025 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup Members Public

Q1 2025 ecommerce earnings calls are just around the corner with tariffs & trade war fallout sure to take center stage.


Earnings

Value Added Resource Week In Review 4-13-25 Members Public

eBay labor troubles continue, AI Magical Listing rolls out, community news; Etsy AI discovery feeds; Bonanza fee increase & more!


Week In Review

Etsy Touts “Algotorial” Curation Blending AI & Human Input To Power Product Discovery Members Public

Etsy repurposes persona-based human & AI curated product discovery to offer more personalized shopping experience with "algotorial" approach.


Etsy

DOJ & EPA Stall Appeal Of Precedent-Setting eBay Section 230 Case Members Public

DOJ granted extension to file appeal of Section 230 dismissal in EPA suit which sought to hold eBay liable for illegal items sold on the platform.


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Sullivan & Cromwell Named Product Liability Practice Of The Year After eBay Section 230 Win Members Public

Sullivan & Cromwell wins award for eBay Section 230 win dismissing EPA suit seeking to hold co liable for emissions control cheat devices sold on the site.


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eBay Wins Dismissal Of EPA Suit; Court Affirms Section 230 Protections For Items Sold On The Site Members Public

eBay's Section 230 defense prevails, winning dismissal of EPA suit seeking to hold them liable for chemicals & emissions control cheat devices sold on the site.


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eBay Cites Section 230 Protections In EPA Suit Defense Members Public

eBay seeks to dismiss EPA environmental suit, saying Section 230 protects them from being liable for items sold by 3rd parties on the site.


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eBay Faces Potential Class Action From Shareholders In Wake Of EPA Claims Members Public

Multiple shareholder rights firms investigate eBay officers & directors for breach of fiduciary duties in wake of EPA lawsuit.


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EPA Sues eBay Over Sales Of Pesticides, Chemicals & Anti-Pollution Control Devices Members Public

EPA files lawsuit against eBay for failing to stop sales of pesticides, chemicals & devices to defeat pollution controls.


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eBay Hires Heavy Hitters For Defense In EPA Pesticide, Emissions Environmental Suit Members Public

eBay taps Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Sullivan & Cromwell for defense in EPA environmental suit.


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eBay Sellers Missing Emails For Sales, Messages & More Members Public

eBay sellers report they are not receiving email notifications for sales, messages from buyers & more, despite settings not changing.


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