Value Added Resource Week In Review 4-13-25

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

eBay News

As eBay cyberstalking case continues, execs seek to lift protective order blocking discovery of Senior Security Director Jim Baugh's alleged CIA past.

eBay Cyberstalking Showdown: Suit Hangs On Ex-Security Director’s Testimony & CIA Background

As eBay cyberstalking case continues, execs seek to lift protective order blocking discovery of Senior Security Director Jim Baugh’s alleged CIA past.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

A former eBay employee has raised concerns about corporate retaliation to Ireland's Workplace Relations Commission, claiming he was forced to quit his customer support job after being unfairly punished for previous workplace complaints.

eBay Labor Troubles Continue: Ex-Employee Takes Retaliation Complaint To Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission

Ex-eBay employee raises retaliation concerns to Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission, claiming he was forced to quit after being unfairly punished for workplace complaints.

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After an initial rollout in Germany last month, eBay is expanding Magical Listing AI tech to all private/personal accounts in the US and UK as well - after year and a half delay, does it live up to the hype?

Does eBay Magical Listing AI Tech Live Up To Hype After Year And A Half Delay?

eBay expands Magical Listing AI tech to all private/personal accounts in US, UK & Germany - after 1.5 year delay, does it live up to the hype?

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eBay is tinkering with the View Item listing page again, this time moving category navigation breadcrumbs to the bottom of the page and forcing users to scroll past hundreds of Promoted Listings ads to see critical item information.

eBay Moves Category To Bottom Of Listings, Forcing Endless Scroll Past Ads To See Critical Item Information

eBay moves category navigation breadcrumbs to bottom of listings, forcing users to scroll past 100s of Promoted Listings ads to see critical info.

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A new announcement in the eBay community forums seeks to add clarity to how automated Seller Initiated Offers work, addressing common points of confusion and promising more enhancements are coming soon.

eBay Provides Clarity On Seller Initiated Offer Automation

eBay clarifies how automated Seller Initiated Offers work, addressing common points of confusion & promising more enhancements coming soon.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Jim "Griff" Griffith has confirmed he didn't retire after the eBay for Business Podcast was abruptly discontinued in September, revealing he has instead been serving as an in house advisor and consultant to the company in his new role of
Senior Manager Seller Engagement and Community.

eBay’s Jim “Griff” Griffith Takes On Seller Engagement & Community Role After eBay For Business Podcast Discontinued

eBay’s Jim “Griff” Griffith reveals new role as Senior Manager Seller Engagement & Community after eBay for Business podcast ended last year.

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Other Ecommerce News

Etsy repurposes persona-based human and AI curated feeds for product discovery in bid to offer more personalized shopping experience with "algotorial" approach.

Etsy Touts “Algotorial” Curation Blending AI & Human Input To Power Product Discovery

Etsy repurposes persona-based human & AI curated product discovery to offer more personalized shopping experience with “algotorial” approach.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Bonanza ups fees for sellers, brings in new protection policies & tweaks terms of referral program in major update.

Bonanza Increases Fees, Introduces New Protection Policies & Tweaks Referral Program In Major Update

Bonanza ups fees for sellers, brings in new protection policies & tweaks terms of referral program in major update.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Q1 2025 earnings calls are just around the corner with tariffs and trade war fallout sure to take center stage. Track important ecommerce marketplace earnings dates with Value Added Resource!

Q1 2025 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup

Q1 2025 ecommerce earnings calls are just around the corner with tariffs & trade war fallout sure to take center stage.

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