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eBay Makes Quiet Cuts At Israel Research Center, Are More Layoffs On The Way? Paid Members Public
eBay reportedly makes another round of quiet cuts to Israel research center workforce as rumors swirl that broader layoffs could be on the way.
eBay's TCGPlayer Offices Up For Bid As CEO Robert Bigler Shares Strategy Progress Paid Members Public
TCGPlayer may soon have new landlord as offices head to auction - will eBay make a move as CEO Robert Bigler lays out strategy for 2025 & beyond?
Walmart Q4 Earnings Shows Strong Marketplace Growth In Collectibles & Other High Value Categories Paid Members Public
Walmart reported Q4 results this week, revealing strong ecom growth in Collectibles & other high value categories taking market share from eBay.
Sullivan & Cromwell Named Product Liability Practice Of The Year After eBay Section 230 Win Paid Members Public
Sullivan & Cromwell wins award for eBay Section 230 win dismissing EPA suit seeking to hold co liable for emissions control cheat devices sold on the site.
FTC Takes On Big Tech Censorship, Banning & Demonetizing With Call For Public Comment Paid Members Public
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson takes on Big Tech censorship, asks for public comments on how platforms limit users' ability to freely share ideas.
Postmaster DeJoy Eyes Exit, Tells USPS Board It's Time To Find A Successor Paid Members Public
PMG DeJoy informs Postal Service Governors it's time to find a successor as he looks to pass the Delivering For America torch to new leadership.
eBay Canada Sellers Missing Payments From February 4th Demand Answers Paid Members Public
eBay failed to pay out funds due to some Canadian sellers on February 4th, leaving them with no money & no answers almost 2 weeks later.
eBay Mega-Seller Probstein To Launch Competing Live Selling Platform For Sports Cards & Memorabilia Paid Members Public
Longtime eBay mega-seller Rick Probstein announces BYD sports collectibles live selling site to compete with eBay Live, Whatnot, Fanatics & more.
Plaintiffs Challenge Walmart’s Section 230 Defense In Organized Retail Crime Class Action Suit Paid Members Public
Class action seeking to hold Walmart Marketplace liable for fraud & sale of stolen goods continues as ORC victims counter Section 230 defense.
Meta Expands EU Facebook Marketplace Partnership To More C2C Platforms - Will eBay Take A Hit? Paid Members Public
Meta expands Facebook Marketplace partner program to more C2C classifieds businesses in EU - will eBay take a hit from increased competition?
eBay & Rakuten Rakuma Expand Partnership To Bring Pre-Owned Fashion From Japan To US Market Paid Members Public
eBay & Rakuten Rakuma expand partnership to bring authenticated, pre-owned fashion, handbags & jewelry to US market after limited trial last year.
eBay Gears Up for Crisis? New Job Posting Signals Potential Trouble Ahead Paid Members Public
eBay is looking for a new Crisis & Financial Communications manager, revealing company may be in for rough year as legal, regulatory & earnings scrutiny heats up.
Mercari Aims To Grow GMV, Increase Security As US Marketplace Still Struggles Paid Members Public
Mercari reports earnings for quarter ending December 2024 with GMV below expectations for Japan & US as security issues & fee missteps stymie growth.
eBay Ends Top Star Sneaker Buyer Loyalty Program, Sign Of Things To Come For Focus Verticals? Paid Members Public
eBay quietly ends Top Star sneaker buyer loyalty program amidst broader strategy shift away from focus verticals & back to consumer sellers.
USPS Stops Accepting Inbound Parcels From China Amidst Tariffs & De Minimis Dust Up Paid Members Public
USPS announces suspension of acceptance of inbound parcels from China & Hong Kong Posts as President Trump implements tariffs, ends de minimis.
eBay's February 4th Failure To Launch: No Buyer Fees, Missing Pre-Owned Conditions & App Outrage Paid Members Public
eBay's February 4th 2025 plans foiled by failure to launch Buyer Fees in UK, missing pre-owned clothing conditions & forced app update outrage.
Mercari Japan Launches Auctions - Could US Be Next? Paid Members Public
Mercari Japan is launching an auction offering to reduce the burden of price negotiations & help users make quick sales - could the US be next?
Etsy Shipping & Handling Shuffle: Desperate Bid For Gross Merchandise Sales Bump Paid Members Public
Etsy removes seller option to add package & handling costs to shipping price as company seeks to boost GMS without actually having to increase sales.