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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.
After Cyberstalking Settlement, eBay Quietly Rewrites Board Oversight Rules Paid Members Public
After settling the cyberstalking lawsuit, eBay quietly rewrote board committee charters, raising fresh questions about governance and oversight.
OpenAI Hits Pause on “Buy in ChatGPT” Just Months After Instant Checkout Launch Paid Members Public
OpenAI pauses its “Buy in ChatGPT” experiment just months after launching Instant Checkout, as agentic commerce meets ecommerce reality.
eBay Alum Ashley Lawrence Returns To Lead Canada Operations Paid Members Public
eBay announces Ashley Lawrence is returning to lead Canadian operations, finally filling GM role that has been empty for almost a year.
California Challenges Amazon’s Marketplace Pricing Power, Seeks Injunction Paid Members Public
California moves to curb Amazon’s marketplace pricing power, seeking immediate court intervention in antitrust case.
eBay Layoffs Impact ~800 Employees as Company Moves More Positions Overseas Paid Members Public
eBay undertakes mass layoff impacting ~800 mostly US employees as company continues to ship more positions overseas.
The eBay Stalking Saga Ends in Settlement — But Not Closure Paid Members Public
eBay stalking scandal civil suit settles days before trial, ending a 5-year legal fight while key questions remain unanswered.
GoImagine’s Closure Underscores Challenges of Scaling a Values-Driven Marketplace Paid Members Public
GoImagine winds down, reflecting pressures on mission-driven marketplaces in an ecommerce landscape dominated by Amazon, eBay and Etsy.
eBay Bets on A2A with TrueLayer Investment and UK Pay by Bank Rollout Paid Members Public
eBay backs TrueLayer and launches Pay by Bank in the UK, deepening its shift toward lower-cost A2A payments.
eBay Acquires Fashion Marketplace Depop From Etsy In $1.2B Deal Paid Members Public
eBay is acquiring fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy in ~$1.2B cash deal expected to close in Q2 2026.
eBay Live Launches In Canada As Platform Races To Catch Up With Live Shopping Rivals Paid Members Public
eBay Live launches in Canada as platform plays catch up with TikTok, Whatnot and other livestream shopping rivals.
Amazon Extends Its Lead in Australia as eBay Slips Further Behind Paid Members Public
Amazon widens its Australian lead as eBay declines and Temu, Shein gain momentum, according to Pattern’s 2026 report.
Estée Lauder Sues Walmart as Platform Immunity Faces Ongoing Legal Tests Paid Members Public
Estée Lauder sues Walmart over alleged counterfeits, adding to ongoing legal tests of marketplace immunity.
Mercari’s U.S. GMV Is Improving, Even as User Growth Lags Paid Members Public
Mercari’s U.S. GMV is improving as profitability holds, but slower user growth remains a key constraint.
PayPal’s Earnings Miss & CEO Exit Draw Shareholder Scrutiny Over Disclosure & Governance Paid Members Public
A sharp earnings miss and surprise CEO exit put PayPal under shareholder scrutiny, raising questions about disclosure and board oversight.
eBay Mastercard To End March 24, 2026, Shifting Accounts to Synchrony Premier World Program Paid Members Public
The eBay Mastercard program ends March 24, 2026, with existing accounts moving to Synchrony’s Premier World Mastercard.
eBay Live Expands European Footprint, Bringing Live Shopping To France & Italy Paid Members Public
eBay Live launches in France and Italy as eBay accelerates its European livestream strategy to counter TikTok, Whatnot and other rivals
