Whatnot Surpassed $3 Billion 2024 GMV, Raises More Funding To Build Future Of Live Shopping Members Public

Whatnot kicks off 2025 with $265 Million Series E funding, fueling ongoing mission to build the future of live shopping as TikTok ban looms large.


Whatnot

Etsy Launches Community Newsletter, Monthly Seller Events For 2025 Members Public

Etsy community staff are kicking off the new year with promises of more opportunities for sellers to engage with the company & each other in 2025.


Etsy

Poshmark Partners With Loop To Help Turn Return Headaches Into Resale Success Members Public

Poshmark & Loop help consumers turn missed return windows & final sale regrets into resale success by offering alternative to recoup expenses.


Poshmark

Mercari Offers Temporarily Unavailable During New Fee Update Members Public

Mercari buyers & sellers frustrated by temporary limits on offers as new fee update rolls out.


Mercari

eBay Messages Down 1-6-25 Members Public

eBay users report messaging on the platform is down as update pushes bad link into production.


eBay

eBay API Changes Shutdown ShelfTrend - Could Other 3rd Party Apps Be Next? Members Public

Sellers lament loss of ShelfTrend analytics & product research app, shut down by eBay API changes - will other 3rd party tools be next?


eBay

Value Added Resource Week In Review 1-5-25 Members Public

eBay UK buyer fees, new years sales; UPS Surepost service updates; USPS lightweight NSAs; Mercari fee changes & more!


Week In Review

Mercari Prepares For Latest Fee Changes With Grace Period For Listings To Update Members Public

With new fee changes coming on January 6th, Mercari provides automated tools to adjust pricing & grace period to facilitate a smooth transition.


Mercari

eBay Loses Motors Events Manager, NASCAR Driver Sarah Burgess To Walmart In Race For Enthusiast Buyers Members Public

Walmart continues challenging eBay in enthusiast category race with Motors Events Manager & NASCAR racer Sarah Burgess latest to switch sides.


eBay

eBay Squares Off With Meta In FTC Suit Subpoena Fight Members Public

eBay calls subpoena from Meta alarming, seeks to quash demands for confidential business info in FTC case.


eBay

Amazon Faces Class Action For Alleged Mismanagement Of Forfeited 401K Funds Members Public

Amazon hit with class action alleging use of forfeited 401k funds to offset company contributions instead of reducing admin fees violates federal law.


Amazon

New Year, Same Tricks: eBay's Shady Strikethrough Discounts Persist In 2025 Members Public

eBay kicks off 2025 with NEWYEAR20 coupon but shady strikethrough price tactics persist, showing consumers fake discounts & violating FTC rules.


eBay

From Sellers To Shoppers: eBay Targets 'Enthusiast Buyers' With Year-End Discounts Members Public

As 2024 winds down, eBay tries to goose Q4 numbers with more discounts aimed at driving enthusiast buyer growth, turning C2C sellers into buyers.


eBay

USPS Boosts Lightweight Package Offerings With New Ground Advantage Service Agreements Members Public

USPS cranks up competition for lightweight packages, hoping to woo shippers to Ground Advantage with streamlined Negotiated Service Agreements.


USPS

Mercari Discontinues Smart Offers; Sellers Wonder If Promotion Changes Are Intentional Or A Glitch Members Public

Mercari reportedly discontinues Smart Offers & sellers notice strange changes to Promotions - is it a glitch or intentional GMV boosting update?


Mercari

Canada Post Strike Has Ended, But Online Sellers Say Shipping Disruptions Continue Members Public

Online sellers relieved by end of Canada Post strike, but disruptions continue as service to the country is still suspended by some carriers.


Shipping

Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-29-24 Members Public

eBay UK Account Assurance, new pre-loved fashion conditions; UPS Mail Innovations rate hike plus top stories from 2024 & what's ahead in 2025!


Week In Review

eBay Ventures Backs Ecomtent For AI Powered Ecommerce Optimization Members Public

eBay Ventures joins in $1.4 million funding round for Ecomtent, a startup focused on helping sellers & retailers optimize for AI-powered search.


eBay Ventures
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