Value Added Resource Week In Review 2-8-26

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

eBay News

eBay’s Risk and Compliance leadership is once again in flux as Ryan Jones exits, renewing continuity, oversight, & governance concerns.

eBay Risk & Compliance Leadership Back in Flux Following Ryan Jones’ Departure

eBay’s Risk and Compliance leadership is again in transition after Ryan Jones’ exit, renewing questions about governance and oversight.

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A quiet update to eBay's Marketing Terms lays groundwork for video advertising and new interactive comparison features.

Quiet eBay Marketing Terms Update Hints At Video Ads, Item Comparison Features Coming Soon

eBay quietly updates Marketing Terms, hinting at video ads, item comparison tools, and signals of potential agentic AI buyer experiences ahead.

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And here's how Item Compare could cost sellers who use Promoted Listings even more in ad fees:

eBay Launches Item Compare in Search - Early Testing Points to Ad Revenue Over Buyer Experience

eBay’s new Item Compare feature lets buyers compare listings in search, but early testing raises questions about data accuracy & ad-driven intent.

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eBay is expanding its Live platform into France and Italy, accelerating European livestream strategy as it looks to counter TikTok, Whatnot and other rivals.

eBay Live Expands European Footprint, Bringing Live Shopping To France & Italy

eBay Live launches in France and Italy as eBay accelerates its European livestream strategy to counter TikTok, Whatnot and other rivals

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A new monthly webinar series for eBay seller has been announced as part of the February news update, kicking off on the 19th with a session on "how to plan your 2026 advertising strategy."

eBay Launches Monthly Seller Hosted Webinar Series Tackling Ads, Tools, AI & More

eBay is tapping into their existing talent bench of Seller Circle hosts for new monthly webinar series tackling ads, seller tools, AI and more.

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eBay Mastercard holders have received notice the program will be ending March 24, 2026 with existing accounts transferred to Synchrony's Premier World Mastercard program.

eBay Mastercard To End March 24, 2026, Shifting Accounts to Synchrony Premier World Program

The eBay Mastercard program ends March 24, 2026, with existing accounts moving to Synchrony’s Premier World Mastercard.

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UPDATE: Sellers have noticed eBay's Auto Price Reduction feature is missing, with conflicting reports from support and community mentors about whether it has been discontinued or is just experiencing technical difficulties.

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

A sharp earnings miss and surprise CEO exit put PayPal under shareholder scrutiny, raising questions about disclosure and board oversight.

PayPal’s Earnings Miss & CEO Exit Draw Shareholder Scrutiny Over Disclosure & Governance

A sharp earnings miss and surprise CEO exit put PayPal under shareholder scrutiny, raising questions about disclosure and board oversight.

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USPS racks up stunning $1.3B Q1 2026 loss as postal watchdogs and advocacy groups continue calls for Postmaster General David Steiner to drop Delivering for America plan.

USPS $1.3B Q1 Loss Raises New Questions About Delivering for America Plan

USPS reports a $1.3B Q1 loss as scrutiny grows over the Delivering for America plan, rising rates, service cuts, and insolvency risks.

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Q4 2025 earnings calls are just around the corner, track important ecommerce marketplace reporting dates with Value Added Resource!

Q4 2025 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup

Q4 2025 ecommerce earnings roundup: track reporting dates for Amazon, Meta, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, Shopify & more with Value Added Resource!

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