Value Added Resource Week In Review 10-5-25

Welcome to the Value Added Resource ecommerce news week in review!

eBay News

eBay is rolling out automated tools that will fill in Country of Origin information to help keep more listings eligible for Global Shipping Programme to the US after the end of the de minimis exemption in August.

eBay UK Automates Country Of Origin Data, Helping Sellers Avoid US Blocks In Global Shipping Programme

New eBay UK tool automates Country of Origin entry to help keep more listings eligible for US import through Global Shipping Programme.

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eBay is working on new ways to protect sellers from item not received claims and same zip code return tracking scams, but will sellers be willing to give up shipping control in return?

Sellers Question eBay’s New INR, Same Zip Code Return Tracking Fraud Protection Trade-Offs

eBay offers new protections from item not received claims & same zip code tracking scams, but are sellers willing to give up shipping control in return?

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Sellers cheer long awaited changes to limit returns and clearly communicate policies on items advertised in "for parts/not working" condition as improvements promised at eBay Open 2025 start to roll out to listing pages.

eBay Rolls Out “For Parts, Not Working” Changes - Will Sellers Really Be Protected?

eBay is rolling out promised updates to limit returns on items in “for parts or not working” condition - but will sellers really be protected?

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eBay sellers in Washington and Texas express confusion and frustration as new laws go into effect assessing sales tax on certain marketplace selling and advertising fees.

Marketplace Mess: New Tax Rules For WA,TX Catch Some eBay Sellers Off Guard

eBay sellers react to new laws in WA and TX taxing marketplace commissions and ad fees, raising costs and confusion - and HI may be next.

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eBay Open came to the UK this week, offering keynote insights, AI tools & feature updates for sellers.

eBay Open UK 2025: Keynotes, Seller Tools & Updates

eBay Open UK 2025 conference offers keynote insights, AI tools and feature updates for sellers.

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eBay UK is launching a new program aimed at helping small businesses harness the power of AI and compete with larger enterprises.

eBay UK Invests £3M To Bring OpenAI Tools & Training to Small Business Sellers With AI Activate

eBay UK launches £3M “AI Activate” program to give 10,000 small businesses free AI tools and training to boost productivity and growth.

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October 2025 eBay Seller News: updates for Team Access, auto parts fitment, and the eBay Ambassador Program.

eBay US October 2025 Seller Update: Team Access, Fitment Plus Auto & Ambassador Program

eBay US October 2025 Seller Update: updates for Team Access, Fitment Plus Auto, and the eBay Ambassador Program.

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eBay Stories brand marketing campaign has expanded to the US.

eBay Expands Things People Love Marketing With New eBay Stories Global Brand Campaign

eBay expands on Things.People.Love concept with “eBay Stories” brand campaign highlighting joy of buying & selling unique & meaningful items on the platform.

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eBay says it has officially completed its acquisition of Tise, though exact terms of the deal are still undisclosed.

eBay Acquires Norwegian Second-Hand Marketplace Tise For C2C Expansion

eBay is acquiring Norwegian second-hand marketplace Tise, unlocking social engagement features to drive Consumer to Consumer C2C initiatives.

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Other Ecommerce News

The Agentic Commerce race is on with OpenAI launching Instant Checkout for Etsy and Shopify; Google testing Ask Stores AI chatbot with Poshmark.

Agentic Commerce Race Is On: OpenAI Instant Checkout For Etsy & Shopify; Google Taps Poshmark For Ask Store AI Chat

The Agentic AI Commerce race is on with OpenAI launching Instant Checkout for Etsy & Shopify; Google testing Ask Stores with Poshmark.

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Poshmark is leveraging partnerships with Google and Perplexity to boost external brand visibility and take advantage of AI-powered shopping features.

Poshmark Taps Into Google, Perplexity Partnerships To Boost Brand Visibility In AI Experiences

Poshmark is leveraging partnerships with Google & Perplexity to boost external brand visibility & take advantage of AI-powered shopping features.

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Mercari is looking to expanding cross border trade from it's Japan business as new Stripe partnership enables global expansion to Taiwan, Hong Kong and beyond.

Mercari Taps Stripe For Global Expansion Bringing Hot Products From Japan To Taiwan, Hong Kong & Beyond

Mercari looks to grow cross border trade from Japan as new Global App & Stripe partnership enable expansion to Taiwan, Hong Kong & beyond.

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Musical instrument marketplace Reverb hopes to convince sellers to forgo payouts to their banks and keep funds on account in exchange for 1% cashback with new Wallet feature.

Reverb Wallet Entices Sellers With Rewards To Keep Funds On Site In “Gear Slush Fund”

Reverb hopes to convince sellers to forgo payouts to their banks & keep funds on account in exchange for 1% cashback with new Wallet offering.

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