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Former eBay Subsidiary Gumtree Pivots To Full C2C Marketplace With Built-in Payments & Shipping Paid Members Public
Gumtree is shifting from classifieds only to a full C2C marketplace, rolling out built-in payments and shipping for peer-to-peer sellers.
Amazon’s “Buy For Me” Agentic AI Sparks Backlash As Small Businesses Say Listings Are Being Hijacked Paid Members Public
Small businesses say Amazon’s “Buy For Me” agentic AI uses their product data without consent, causing pricing, fulfillment & buyer trust concerns.
USPS Postmark Update: What It Means For Proof Of Shipping For Online Sellers Paid Members Public
USPS postmark updates won’t change eBay or Amazon metrics, but sellers using untracked mail may lose backup proof for disputes or late deliveries.
eBay VP Dan Leiva Exits Role Overseeing AI Customer Support To Launch Private Consulting Firm Paid Members Public
eBay loses key figure in its AI customer support push as VP Customer Service & Marketing Technology, Dan Leiva, exits to launch consulting firm.
Year In Review: The Policy Shifts, Marketplace Updates, Leadership Shakeups & News That Shaped Online Selling In 2025 Paid Members Public
Look back at the marketplace policy shifts, platform updates, & leadership moves that impacted online sellers in 2025 with Value Added Resource!
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.
