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eBay, Etsy Set July 30 Depop Closing As Exit Fee Rises To $158M Paid Members Public
eBay and Etsy set a July 30 Depop closing as revised terms narrow eBay’s exit options and raise the potential termination fee to $158M.
Whatnot Acquires Shaped As AI Push Expands Across Live Selling Paid Members Public
Whatnot acquires Shaped as it expands AI-powered search, recommendations and seller tools across its growing live marketplace.
eBay San Jose Tax Sharing Deal Nears $50 Million In Public Rebates Paid Members Public
eBay has now received almost $50 million from San Jose’s controversial tax sharing deal, with another $3.4 million paid last year.
Fake Pokémon Card Stores Target Collectors Through Paid Ads And Shopify Sites Paid Members Public
NordVPN warns of fake Pokémon card stores using paid ads and Shopify storefronts to target collectors in sophisticated scam operation.
Vinted Quietly Launches In Australia, Adds UK Shipping Connection Paid Members Public
Vinted quietly launches in Australia, bringing its zero seller fee model to a new market.
Q2 2026 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup Paid Members Public
Q2 2026 ecommerce earnings roundup: track reporting dates for Amazon, Meta, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, Shopify & more with Value Added Resource!
eBay Annual Shareholder Meeting Gives Investors A Polished Story With Plenty Left Out Paid Members Public
eBay told investors a polished growth story at its 2026 shareholder meeting, while tougher governance and seller questions lingered.
Vinted Ventures Backs Live Auction App Tilt As Recommerce Competition Heats Up Paid Members Public
Vinted Ventures backs Tilt’s $26M funding round as live commerce, AI selling tools, and recommerce competition heat up.
Etsy Takes Aim At Amazon With "Shop Other Jeffs" Campaign, But Seller Trust Questions Remain Paid Members Public
Etsy targets Amazon with Shop Other Jeffs ahead of Prime Day, but executive pay and seller concerns complicate the message.
Mercari Names Jeff LeBeau US CEO As Marketplace Turnaround Continues Paid Members Public
Mercari names Jeff LeBeau US CEO as the marketplace works to turn profitability into stronger buyer and seller growth.
eBay Cyberstalking Suit Reopened After Settlement Talks Collapse, Trial Back On Table Paid Members Public
eBay stalking scandal suit reopens after settlement collapse, renewing trial risk as governance scrutiny and shareholder pressure mount.
StockX Joins Live Shopping Race With Focus On Sneakers, Trading Cards & Collectibles Paid Members Public
StockX is bringing live shopping to sneakers, trading cards, and collectibles as it looks to build buyer and seller communities.
eBay Depop Deal Faces UK Probe As Delay Raises Costs, Risks Paid Members Public
UK regulators open eBay Depop review as delays raise costs, regulatory risks and fee exposure
eBay Depop Deal Delay Could Cost Up To $136M As Regulatory Reviews Drag On Paid Members Public
eBay’s Depop deal faces regulatory delays, new Etsy protections and up to $136M in potential cost if the sale fails.
eBay Hit With Labor Retaliation Suit Raising SOX Whistleblower Claims Over Promoted Listings Paid Members Public
eBay lawsuit spotlights labor retaliation claims and SOX whistleblower allegations over Promoted Listings ad revenue.
PayPal Reaches DOJ Settlement Valued At $30 Million Over DEI Investment Program Paid Members Public
PayPal reaches DOJ settlement valued at $30M over DEI investment program, raising questions about payment processor power.
eBay Australia Pushes “Fee-Free” Selling While Critics Question Marketing Spend Paid Members Public
eBay Australia launches “fee-free” seller campaign as critics question marketing spend, buyer growth and the platform’s C2C pivot.
eBay Dismisses GameStop Bid As “Not Credible” - Then Hires Joele Frank Paid Members Public
eBay rejects GameStop’s bid while quietly hiring top activism defense firm Joele Frank as Ryan Cohen escalates pressure publicly.
