Value Added Resource Week In Review 2-15-26

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

eBay News

eBay Live launches in Canada as eBay plays catch up with TikTok, Whatnot and other livestream shopping rivals.

eBay Live Launches In Canada As Platform Races To Catch Up With Live Shopping Rivals

eBay Live launches in Canada as platform plays catch up with TikTok, Whatnot and other livestream shopping rivals.

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Sellers say eBay is automatically adding Country of Origin information to their listings, raising alarms about what can happen if they get it wrong.

Inaccurate Automated Country of Origin Data Creates Chaos for eBay Sellers

Sellers say eBay is automatically adding Country of Origin information to listings, raising alarms about what can happen if they get it wrong.

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eBay has consolidated Ended and Unsold items under new Inactive status in Seller Hub, but some sellers report glitches with the new layout.

eBay Consolidates Ended & Unsold Listings Into New Inactive Status In Seller Hub

eBay has consolidated Ended & Unsold items under new Inactive status in Seller Hub, but some sellers report glitches with the new layout.

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eBay appoints new VP AI Transformation as company lags behind competitors in Agentic AI race.

Late to Agentic AI, eBay Adds VP AI Transformation as Competitive Gap Widens

eBay adds AI Transformation leadership amid growing pressure from competitors advancing in agentic commerce.

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eBay sellers annoyed and frustrated after being auto-opted in to new item delivered emails, leading to communication setting confusion.

eBay Annoys Sellers With Item Delivered Email Auto-Opt In

eBay sellers annoyed and frustrated after being auto-opted in to new item delivered emails, leading to communication setting confusion.

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UPDATE: eBay has confirmed the Auto Price Reduction feature has been removed for business sellers using Seller Hub, but will remain available for new/occasional sellers who use the Quick Listing Tool.

eBay Tests Auto Price Reduction Allowing Sellers To Automate Lowering Item Prices Over Time

eBay tests Auto Price Reduction feature allowing sellers to automate lowering prices over time, replacing old Easy Pricing functionality.

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Other Ecommerce News

Amazon widens its Australian lead as eBay declines and Temu and Shein gain momentum, according to Pattern’s 2026 report.

Amazon Extends Its Lead in Australia as eBay Slips Further Behind

Amazon widens its Australian lead as eBay declines and Temu, Shein gain momentum, according to Pattern’s 2026 report.

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Estée Lauder sues Walmart over alleged counterfeits amidst ongoing legal tests of marketplace immunity & questions about future of Section 230 liability protections.

Estée Lauder Sues Walmart as Platform Immunity Faces Ongoing Legal Tests

Estée Lauder sues Walmart over alleged counterfeits, adding to ongoing legal tests of marketplace immunity.

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Mercari’s U.S. GMV is improving as profitability holds, but slower user growth remains a key constraint.

Mercari’s U.S. GMV Is Improving, Even as User Growth Lags

Mercari’s U.S. GMV is improving as profitability holds, but slower user growth remains a key constraint.

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Poshmark simplifies shipping for heavier items, but some sellers may see higher costs under the new rate structure.

Simpler, Not Always Cheaper: Poshmark Reworks Shipping Rates for Heavier Items

Poshmark simplifies shipping for heavier items, but some sellers may see higher costs under the new rate structure.

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