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eBay Launches NYC Edit Market Pop Up in Bid To Boost C2C Enthusiast Buyer Stats Paid Members Public
eBay launches NYC Edit Market pop-up to boost C2C buyer engagement, offering pre-loved fashion with entry granted only to those who sell.
USPS To Raise Market Dominant Rates in July 2026, Suspends Retirement System Contributions Paid Members Public
USPS plans stamp price hikes and Market Dominant product increases while suspending retirement contributions to conserve cash.
eBay's Depop Acquisition Under Australian Regulatory Review - Will Tise Expansion Raise Red Flags? Paid Members Public
As eBay’s Depop deal faces Australian scrutiny, Tise’s regional growth could spark fresh competition concerns among regulators.
eBay’s New “Finances Copilot” AI Shows Promise But Stumbles on Real Seller Questions Paid Members Public
eBay’s Finances Copilot AI rolls out to sellers, but early testing reveals limitations answering complex financial and ad fee questions.
Etsy Bans Animal Fur Products In Sustainability & Biodiversity Push Paid Members Public
Etsy pushes new sustainability goals and fur ban, but will sellers pay the price for its biodiversity-focused PR shift?
eBay Brings Fee Free Selling, Buyer Fees & Shipping Mandate To Australia Amidst Global C2C Pivot Paid Members Public
eBay Australia goes fee free for small C2C sellers, adds Buyer Protection fee & shipping mandate to mirror changes made in UK last year.
USPS Imposes First-Ever 8% Fuel Surcharge as Cost Pressures Mount Paid Members Public
USPS is imposing a fuel surcharge on packages for the first time as Iran war adds additional stress to existing financial troubles.
eBay Adds Marketplace Veteran Brian Sharples to Board Amid Strategic Shifts Paid Members Public
eBay appoints HomeAway co-founder Brian Sharples to its board, adding marketplace expertise as the company navigates strategic shifts.
Depop “Junk Fee” Class Action Tests Fee Transparency as eBay Deal Nears Completion Paid Members Public
Depop faces a class action over “junk fee” drip pricing, raising fee transparency questions as its pending acquisition by eBay nears completion.
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.
