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eBay Motors Launches Free Parts Returns, Shifting Costs To Sellers - But Will Buyers Ultimately Pay The Price? Paid Members Public
eBay touts free remorse returns on Motors Parts & Accessories by shifting cost to sellers - but will buyers ultimately end up paying the price?
Etsy Publishes AI Principles For Keeping Human Connection At Center Of Innovation Paid Members Public
Etsy publishes statement of AI Principles for Keeping Human Connection At The Center Of Innovation with "human-first, AI-enabled" approach.
eBay Still Looking For New Canada Leadership As GM Garry Thaniel Moves Back To US To Lead Fashion Category Paid Members Public
It's official - eBay GM Canada Garry Thaniel moves back to US to take on fashion initiatives, leaving leadership for Canadian site up in the air.
US Customs & Border Protection Issues New Guidance On End Of De Minimis Exemption Paid Members Public
As August 29th deadline for end of duty-free de minimis exemption looms, US Customs & Border Protection issues guidance for international mail.
eBay Open 2025 Day Three: eBay Live, Shipping, Ads, AI Tools, Financing & More Paid Members Public
eBay Open 2025 Day 3: eBay Live, Shipping Myths, Unlocking Ads Potential, Financial Solutions, AI Tools & more!
eBay Introduces Open Banking, Using Off Site Seller Financial Data To Enhance Financing Options Paid Members Public
eBay introduces a new Open Banking feature, using seller provided off site financial data to enhance lending and financing offerings.
eBay, Ex-Execs Face Trial In Cyberstalking Scandal As Summary Judgment Ruling Leaves Key Claims Intact Paid Members Public
Judge clears way for eBay cyberstalking suit to head to trial after summary judgment pares back some claims while allowing others to move forward.
eBay Open 2025 Day One: New Features, Tools & Seller Protections Paid Members Public
eBay Open 2025 seller conference kicked off with keynote presentation & announcements about new features, tools & seller protections.
Poshmark Founder & CEO Manish Chandra Steps Down Paid Members Public
Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra is stepping down after 15 years, will be succeeded by Executive Chairman & Naver President Investments Namsun Kim.
Higher Holiday Shipping Costs Ahead As USPS Plans Another "Temporary" Seasonal Rate Hike Paid Members Public
USPS plans to hike prices for the holidays once again, announcing proposed "temporary" rate increases from October 5, 2025 to January 18 2026.
USPS Racks Up $3.1B Quarterly Loss, Faces Calls To Abandon Delivering For America Plan Paid Members Public
USPS posts $3.1 Billion loss in fiscal Q3 2025, prompting calls for new Postmaster General David Steiner to abandon Delivering For America plan.
Mercari US Reports First Ever Full Year Profit As Strategy Shift Pays Off Paid Members Public
Mercari's US operations report a full year profit for the first time ever as leadership shakeup & strategy shift starts to pay off.
Chairish Gets A New Home In $85M Auction Technology Group Deal Paid Members Public
High-end vintage home decor marketplace Chairish has been acquired by Auction Technology Group in $85 Million deal to expand multi-brand experience.
Atomic Mall Goes Dark: Has This One Time eBay Alternative Closed Up Shop? Paid Members Public
Atomic Mall launched in 2008, promising to be seller-friendly eBay alternative, but the site has gone dark leaving users wondering if it's closed up shop for good.
eBay Q2 2025 Earnings: GMV Up But Inflation, Discounts & Shipping May Be Doing The Heavy Lifting Paid Members Public
eBay Q2 2025 Revenue & GMV beat expectations, but inflation, discounting, shipping & new ad attribution model may be doing the heavy lifting.
Trump Executive Order Ends De Minimis Exemption August 29, 2025 Paid Members Public
President Trump signs an executive order ending duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value shipments from all countries August 29, 2025.
Walmart Takes Rookie Turn In National Sports Collectors Convention Debut Paid Members Public
Walmart makes debut at The National Sports Collectors Convention with exclusive trading card drops, new partnerships & Collectors Shop updates.
eBay Kills EPN Affiliate FVF Incentive For Sellers In Major Change To eBay Partner Network Program Paid Members Public
eBay is killing off the EPN affiliate incentive for sellers, making major change to eBay Partner Network program terms with only 2 days notice.
