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eBay Is Doubling Down On AI Investments For 2026 As Automation Expands Across The Platform Paid Members Public
eBay plans new AI investments in 2026 through eBay Ventures & direct commercial partnerships enhancing tech capabilities, customer service & more.
Etsy Sues CCMI, Claims Section 230 Protection For Alleged False Advertising Of Cashmere Items Paid Members Public
Etsy sues cashmere trade group CCMI, asks court to affirm Section 230 protections against false advertising claims for marketplace seller listings.
USPS Seeks New Pricing Power, Enabling Larger Market‑Dominant Rate Increases Starting in 2027 Paid Members Public
USPS seeks expanded pricing power, dropping Market Dominant price cap system & raising concerns about higher costs for businesses & consumers in 2027 & beyond.
Congressman Pat Ryan Urges FTC To Investigate Collectors Holdings' Beckett, SCG Acquisitions Paid Members Public
Collectors Holdings’ acquisition of Beckett ignites monopoly & antitrust concerns as Congressman Pat Ryan urges FTC to investigate.
EU To Add €3 Flat Customs Duty Fee On Low Value Imports In July 2026 Paid Members Public
EU to add flat €3 customs duty fee on imports under €150 in temporary measure aimed at curbing low-value foreign ecommerce shipments.
Poshmark Names First Chief Revenue Officer In Move To Enhance Platform's Commercial Performance Paid Members Public
Poshmark names Elizabeth von der Goltz first Chief Revenue Officer in move to enhance commercial performance & profitability of the platform.
Poshmark SVP Community LyAnn Chhay Exits As Platform Doubles Down On Controversial Changes Paid Members Public
Exec shakeups at Poshmark continue as SVP Community LyAnn Chhay leaves after almost 15 years at the company amidst massive changes to platform.
eBay Chief Privacy Officer, VP AI & Data Responsibility Anna Zeiter Departs Paid Members Public
eBay's Chief Privacy Officer & VP AI & Data Responsibility, Anna Zeiter departs after 11.5 years at the company.
eBay Ventures Invests In AI Search Optimization Co Azoma Paid Members Public
AI search optimization co Azoma gets $4M funding boost from eBay Ventures & others to help brands increase visibility in AI overviews & chatbots.
eBay Encourages Buyers & Sellers To Use AI For The Holidays While Quietly Updating AI Agent Policy Paid Members Public
eBay encourages buyers & sellers to "unwrap innovation" with AI this holiday season, quietly adds guardrails on how AI agents interact with site.
Sellers Say Poshmark Is “Competing Against Us” With Staff-Run Live Shows For Big Brand Partners Paid Members Public
Sellers accuse Poshmark of self-preferencing as employee-hosted Posh Shows for big brands spark backlash over fairness and algorithm favoritism.
eBay Deepens Goldin Auctions Integration With Single Sign On & Search Placement Cross Promotion Paid Members Public
As eBay deepens Goldin integration with new features encouraging cross platform shopping, will self-preferencing practices gain regulatory scrutiny?
eBay Goes Live For The Holidays, Bringing Livestream Shopping To Australia & More! Paid Members Public
eBay Live kicks off holidays, launches in Australia with further European expansion coming soon as eBay plays catch up with livestream competitors.
eBay Compliance Failures Exposed As Illegal Weapons Listings Lead To French Regulatory Inquiry Paid Members Public
eBay faces a French investigation after authorities find illegal weapons for sale in a sweeping probe targeting major online marketplaces.
Canada Post Inks Agreement In Principle With Union, Bringing Rotating Strikes To An End - For Now Paid Members Public
Canada Post & Canadian Union of Postal Workers come to agreement in principle on contract terms, allowing rotating strikes to end - for now.
DOJ Confirms Former eBay Security Chief’s CIA Past As Cyberstalking Civil Suit Heads For 2026 Trial Paid Members Public
DOJ confirms ex-eBay security chief Jim Baugh's CIA history amid cyberstalking civil suit, highlighting troubling Big Tech & national security links.
A Seller’s Guide To Speaking Up: How To Report eBay’s New Ad Policies To The FTC & State AGs Paid Members Public
Concerned about eBay’s controversial new Promoted Listings ad rules? Here's how to file effective, proactive reports with FTC & AGs to make your voice heard!
Snype Offline After Failed Launch: Rick Probstein's New Marketplace Cancels Auctions Amidst Security Concerns Paid Members Public
Snype cancels its first auctions over “technical issues” as Rick Probstein’s new marketplace goes offline amid rising security concerns.
