Value Added Resource Week In Review 11-10-24 Paid Members Public
eBay minimum ad rate changes, combine shipping in app, traffic analytics; Mercari US CEO resigns; StockX CEO steps down, Whatnot Premier Shops & more!
Scott Cutler Steps Down As CEO Of StockX, Co-Founder Greg Schwartz To Take Helm In 2025 Paid Members Public
StockX announces CEO Scott Cutler will be stepping down at end of year, co-founder & current COO Greg Schwartz set to take over in 2025.
eBay Traffic Reporting Updates Raise Transparency Concerns Paid Members Public
eBay's traffic analytics & reporting changes expand to desktop experience, continuing trend of technical misexecution & lack of transparency.
eBay Unlocks China Cross Border Trade With Alipay Paid Members Public
eBay partners with Alipay to offer buyers in China more ways to pay on the site, unlocking cross border trade opportunities for US sellers.
eBay Finally Adds Combined Shipping Request To Mobile App Experience Paid Members Public
eBay finally adds long awaited feature to mobile app - the ability for buyers to request combined shipping on multiple items from same seller.
eBay Mobile App Traffic Analytics Launch Stumbles Amid Technical Hiccups Paid Members Public
eBay launches new traffic insights for sellers in mobile app, but feature appears not ready for primetime, displaying blank or incorrect data.
eBay UK Launches Listings In Lights Holiday Pop Up Experience Paid Members Public
eBay UK puts fee-free private selling front & center for holidays with in person immersive shoppable display featuring pre-loved items from across the UK.
eBay Names Jateen Patel Chief Analytics Officer Paid Members Public
eBay has a new Chief Analytics Officer as Jateen Patel joins from food retail group, Ahold Delhaiz, bringing expertise in data, analytics, & AI.
eBay Sellers Forced Into New Messaging System Still Missing Critical Features Paid Members Public
eBay sellers dismayed at being forced into "new" messaging system still missing critical features like cc to email, sent folder, reporting & more!
eBay's New Ads Dashboard Promises Intuitive Design & Advanced Tech; Sellers See Less Transparency Paid Members Public
eBay's new Ads Dashboard promises simplified, intuitive experience will lay the foundation for sales velocity & growth - can it live up to the hype?
eBay Launches New Ad Campaign For Pre-loved, Vintage & Rare Fashion Paid Members Public
eBay hopes to draw Gen Z attention to rare, vintage pre-loved fashion on the platform with "eBay: Things. People. Love" ad campaign.
eBay Updates Sellers On Holiday Shipping Carrier Surcharges Paid Members Public
eBay shares good news on UPS, FedEx, & USPS peak season holiday rate hikes - if you print labels through the site, some surcharges won't apply!
eBay Taps Nordstrom, Mattel Alum Alexis Hoopes To Lead Global Fashion Initiatives Paid Members Public
eBay's new VP Global Head of Fashion, Alexis Hoopes, joins at pivotal time for company with "changing priorities" & increasing C2C selling focus.
Whatnot Debuts Premier Shops With Perks For Sellers Who Offer Best-In-Class Experiences Paid Members Public
Whatnot debuts Premier Shops, rewarding sellers who provide best-in-class experiences with fee discounts, increased visibility, priority support & more!
Value Added Resource Week In Review 11-3-24 Paid Members Public
eBay Q3 2024 earnings, Fall Seller Update, phenomenal customer experience; Mercari seller survey fees; Etsy holiday ads; Canada Post strike & more!
eBay's Valeri Yee Rumored To Take On Seller Advocacy & Community Engagement Role Paid Members Public
eBay may have new Sr Mger Seller Advocacy & Community Engagement, with Valeri Yee rumored to be moving into role left by Brian Burke earlier this year.
Etsy's Holiday 2024 Ads Focus On Gifts That Make People Feel Seen Paid Members Public
Etsy launches holiday 2024 ad campaign with a twist on Where's Waldo books promoting unique gifts that make people feel seen & special.
eBay Sold Email Facelift Causes Seller Confusion, Workflow Disruption Paid Members Public
eBay sellers left confused & frustrated when a change to the subject text & design for sales notification emails disrupts their workflows.