Value Added Resource Week In Review 11-2-25

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

eBay News

We kicked off the week with pre-earnings highlights and commentary ahead of eBay's Q3 2025 report which showed impressive GMV growth overshadowed by concerns about long-term trends and a weaker than expected outlook for Q4 holiday shopping.

eBay Q3 2025 Earnings: GMV Growth Overshadowed By Uncertain Long-Term Trends & Weak Q4 Outlook

eBay’s Q3 2025 earnings showed GMV growth but concerns about long-term trends & weaker than expected Q4 shopping outlook drag share price down.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay is making major changes to Promoted Listings General Cost Per Sale ad attribution for the US and Canada in 2026, massively expanding the number of sales which will collect ad fees as revenue generating desperation grows.

eBay Promoted Listings Ad Attribution Changes Coming To US & Canada In 2026

eBay is making major changes to Promoted Listings ad attribution for US & Canada in 2026 as revenue generating desperation grows.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Top pre-loved men's fashion reseller, Technsports, featured in CNBC Make It spotlight as eBay ramps up consumer to consumer initiatives and media strategy.

Top Pre-Loved Fashion Seller In Spotlight As eBay Media Strategy Ramps Up

Top pre-loved men’s fashion reseller, Technsports, featured in CNBC Make It spotlight as eBay ramps up C2C initiatives & media strategy.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay has quietly paused AI video creation tool for social media sharing as they re-evaluate marketing tools for sellers.

eBay Quietly Pauses AI Video Creation For Social Media Sharing, Reconsiders Seller Marketing Tools

eBay has quietly paused AI video creation tool for social media sharing as they re-evaluate marketing tools for sellers.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay rearranging order of how ads, descriptions & item specifics are displayed to some buyers on View Item page in apparent undisclosed Q4 testing.

eBay Moves Ads, Item Specifics & Description Placement In Item Page Design Test

eBay rearranging order of how ads, descriptions and item specifics are displayed to buyers on View Item page in undisclosed Q4 testing.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay is hoping for an Enthusiast Buyer boost in Germany with new "Back Friday" promotion encouraging selling unwanted personal items to fund Black Friday holiday shopping sprees.

eBay Germany Looks For Enthusiast Buyer Boost With “Back Friday” Promotion

eBay Germany angles for Enthusiast Buyer boost with new Back Friday promo encouraging selling unwanted items to fund Black Friday shopping sprees.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Other Ecommerce News

Almost a year after expired contract fallout, UPS and USPS are patching things up with "preliminary understanding" to resume Ground Saver delivery partnership.

UPS Reaches “Preliminary Understanding” With USPS To Resume Ground Saver Delivery Partnership

Almost a year after expired contract fallout, UPS & USPS are patching things up with “preliminary understanding” to resume Ground Saver delivery partnership.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Etsy has announced CEO Josh Silverman will be stepping down at the end of the year with current President and Chief Growth Officer, Kruti Patel Goyal, taking the helm to lead the marketplace in 2026.

Etsy CEO Josh Silverman Announces Exit Ahead Of Q3 Earnings Report

Etsy CEO Josh Silverman to step down at the end of the year with current Chief Growth Officer, Kruti Patel Goyal, taking the helm in 2026.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Etsy is testing a "Top Buyer" badge feature, highlighting higher spending shoppers on the site and encouraging sellers to give them priority customer service.

Etsy Tests “Top Buyer” Badge, Nudging Sellers To Prioritize Customer Service For High Spenders

Etsy is testing “Top Buyer” badge, highlighting higher spending shoppers & encouraging sellers to give them priority customer service.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Poshmark's executive leadership evolution continues with Heather Friedland appointed as the company's first Chief Product Officer.

Poshmark Names eBay, GlassDoor Alum Heather Friedland As First Chief Product Officer

Poshmark’s executive leadership evolution continues with Heather Friedland appointed as the company’s first Chief Product Officer.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Discount fashion retailer BHFO, once one of eBay's top fashion sellers, is closing up shop, with CEO Stacie Sefton citing economic pressures for end of 23 year old business.

Discount Fashion Retailer & eBay Mega-Seller BHFO Closes Up Shop Amidst Economic Challenges

BHFO, one of eBay’s top fashion sellers, is closing up shop, with CEO Stacie Sefton citing economic pressures for end of 23 year old business.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

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