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PRC Limits USPS Market Dominant Rate Increases to Once Per Year, Tightens Workshare Discounts Paid Members Public
New PRC rules cap USPS Market Dominant rate hikes at once per year and tighten workshare discounts after years of semiannual increases.
eBay Targets Ambassador Program & eBay Live With Custom Promoted Stores Ad Updates Paid Members Public
eBay’s ad squeeze intensifies as Promoted Stores expand into influencer storefronts and eBay Live shopping
Sendle’s Sudden Shutdown Leaves Australian eBay Sellers in Limbo Paid Members Public
Sendle’s sudden shutdown has left Australian eBay sellers facing uncertainty, with parcels already in transit and deliveries in limbo.
Microsoft Copilot Enables Agentic AI Checkout For Etsy, Shopify, PayPal & More Paid Members Public
On the heels of OpenAI Checkout In Chat, Microsoft Copilot will soon enable agentic AI checkout capabilities for Etsy, Shopify, PayPal and more.
USPS Proposes Requiring Dimensions On All Commercial Parcels - What It Means for Online Sellers Paid Members Public
USPS proposes requiring dimensions on all commercial parcels, affecting sellers using eBay, Etsy, Amazon, ShipStation, and Pirate Ship.
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.
