Value Added Resource Week In Review 11-9-25

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

eBay News

eBay’s latest earnings revealed rising transaction losses as UK buyers notice a possible policy shift in Simple Delivery program, saying full coverage in case of loss or damage is not always being honored.

eBay Transaction Losses Spike 19% As UK Buyers Notice Change In Simple Delivery Damage Claims

eBay Q3 2025 earnings revealed rising transaction losses as UK buyers notice possible Simple Delivery policy shift on refunds for loss or damage.

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Four more former eBay security employees reach settlement in cyberstalking scandal lawsuit as company and former executives face 2026 trial date.

Cyberstalking Case Moves Forward: Security Staff Settle; eBay & Ex-Execs Face 2026 Trial

Partial settlement reached in eBay cyberstalking lawsuit as 4 more ex-security staff settle, eBay Inc & former execs head to trial in 2026.

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eBay set to lose key Product Marketing Manager and Seller Advocate as Chuck Van Pelt announces he is leaving the company after 10 years to take a new path.

eBay Loses Key Product Marketing Manager & Seller Advocate As Chuck Van Pelt Takes New Path

eBay to lose key Product Marketing Manager & Seller Advocate as Chuck Van Pelt is leaving the company after 10 years to take a new path.

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eBay is testing adding automated Curated Finds to Stores to help buyers discover more items that fit their specific interests and shopping trends, but will sellers pushback on intrusion into the Store pages they pay monthly subscription fees for?

eBay Tests Curated Finds In Stores, Helping Buyers Discover More Items That Fit Their Interests

eBay tests automated Curated Finds in Stores to boost buyer discovery, but will sellers pushback on intrusion into space they pay subscription fees for?

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Sellers question eBay UK’s OpenAI AI Activate rollout, expressing disappointment at lack of integration and asking why new AI features aren’t built into the marketplace’s own tools.

OpenAI Delivers What eBay Can’t: What UK Sellers Are Saying About AI Activate Program

Sellers question eBay UK’s OpenAI AI Activate rollout, asking why new AI features aren’t built into the marketplace’s own tools.

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eBay UK expands HubEurope partnership with Smart Shipping for business sellers, announces more changes to Buyer Protection Fee calculations for private sellers in November update from General Manager Eve Williams.

eBay UK Introduces Smart Shipping For Businesses, Tweaks Buyer Fee For Private Sales

eBay UK expands HubEurope partnership with Smart Shipping for business sellers, makes more changes to Buyer Protection Fees on private sales.

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Other Ecommerce News

TikTok and StockX introduce auction offerings in bid to take market share from eBay, specifically targeting key collectibles categories like trading cards, sneakers and pop-culture memorabilia.

TikTok Shop & StockX Enter Auction Arena In Bid To Take Collectibles Market Share From eBay

TikTok and StockX introduce auction offerings in bid to take market share from eBay in key collectibles categories.

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Etsy is testing a new Instant Transfer feature, giving select US sellers the option to get their funds into their bank accounts faster - for a 1% fee.

Etsy Testing “Instant” Transfers, Giving Select US Sellers Faster Payout Option - For A Fee

Etsy is testing new Instant Transfer feature, giving select US sellers option to get their funds into their bank accounts faster - for a fee.

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Ask Me Anything event with Chief Growth Officer and soon to be new CEO, Kruti Patel Goyal, reveals stark divide between Etsy and sellers on AI and the importance of "keeping commerce human."

Incoming Etsy CEO Says AI Will Help Sellers; Many Say It’s Making Things Worse

Ask Me Anything with new CEO, Kruti Patel Goyal, reveals stark divide between Etsy & sellers on platform’s AI future & “keeping commerce human.”

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Poshmark sellers thrown into turmoil with sudden removal of Bulk Sharing in app as new leadership moves away from company's founding community ethos.

Poshmark Kills Bulk Sharing, Will Other Community Features Be Next?

Poshmark sellers thrown into turmoil with sudden removal of Bulk Sharing as new leadership moves away from company’s founding community ethos.

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