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eBay Cyberstalking Showdown: Suit Hangs On Ex-Security Director's Testimony & CIA Background Paid Members Public
As eBay cyberstalking case continues, execs seek to lift protective order blocking discovery of Senior Security Director Jim Baugh's alleged CIA past.
Does eBay Magical Listing AI Tech Live Up To Hype After Year And A Half Delay? Paid Members Public
eBay expands Magical Listing AI tech to all private/personal accounts in US, UK & Germany - after 1.5 year delay, does it live up to the hype?
Q1 2025 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup Paid Members Public
Q1 2025 ecommerce earnings calls are just around the corner with tariffs & trade war fallout sure to take center stage.
StockX Introduces Verified Seller Program Amidst Ongoing Nike Lawsuit Paid Members Public
StockX launches Verified Seller program, allowing small number of pre-selected sellers to ship directly to buyers & bypass authentication.
USPS Seeks To Use AI To Improve Info Access For Employees With LLM Chatbot Paid Members Public
USPS seeks to deploy internal AI assistant, hoping LLMs can help employees with tasks which require tremendous amount of institutional & external knowledge.
Trump Ends De Minimis Exemption For China, Other Countries To Follow Paid Members Public
Trump Executive Order ends de minimis for China, will expand to remove the exemption for all countries once systems in place to collect duties.
Etsy Names Rafe Colburn As New Chief Technology Officer Paid Members Public
Etsy announces more executive changes to fill gaps left by departures at end of 2024, naming Rafe Colburn as Etsy's new Chief Technology Officer.
Should eBay Buy Etsy? Analysts Say Companies Could Make Compelling Combo Paid Members Public
Piper Sandler suggests an eBay & Etsy merger could be "elegant solution" to growth struggles in new report musing on potential of compelling combo.
Amazon’s Auto Ambitions Grow, Adding Used Cars To The Roadmap Paid Members Public
Amazon expands automotive roadmap to include used cars as well as new in latest move to take market share from eBay & other motors marketplaces.
Amazon Sues Consumer Product Safety Commission; Fights Recall Ruling Paid Members Public
Amazon sues CPSC over ruling which found company liable for recall hundreds of thousands of items sold by 3rd party sellers & shipped via FBA.
eBay Privacy Policy April 2025: Blockchain & AI Tech Enable Digital Authentication & More Paid Members Public
eBay April 2025 Privacy Policy update hints at new Blockchain technology, AI integrations, digital wallets & authenticity certificates coming soon!
eBay Loses VP International Markets David Ramadge Paid Members Public
eBay is looking for a new VP International Markets as David Ramadge announces he has left after a total of 12 years at the company.
Shippers Get Temporary De Minimis Reprieve Amidst Evolving US Tariff Situation Paid Members Public
Shippers bracing for impact of tariffs going into effect against Canada & Mexico given reprieve as de minimis exemption stays in place - for now.
DOJ & EPA Stall Appeal Of Precedent-Setting eBay Section 230 Case Paid Members Public
DOJ granted extension to file appeal of Section 230 dismissal in EPA suit which sought to hold eBay liable for illegal items sold on the platform.
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.
