Value Added Resource Week In Review 4-20-25

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

eBay News

eBay has released an update to the user agreement with significant changes to arbitration terms and limits on lawsuits, effective May 16th 2025.

eBay User Agreement Update May 2025: New Arbitration Terms & Limits On Lawsuits

eBay has released an update to their user agreement with significant changes to arbitration terms & limits on lawsuits, effective May 16th 2025.

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Users are starting to see eBay Facebook Marketplace partnership listings in the wild but erroneous item details added by eBay AI description summary raise serious questions about liability for false advertising and seller protection for Item Not As Described claims.

Sellers Fear eBay Facebook Marketplace Listings May Increase INAD Claims Due To Erroneous AI Summaries

Sellers alarmed as eBay’s use of AI description summaries in Facebook Marketplace Partner listings increases risk of item not as described claims.

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eBay has launched a new Ambassador program, giving buyers, sellers and smaller content creators an easy, self-service opportunity to earn affiliate commissions.

eBay Ambassador Program Offers Buyers, Sellers & Content Creators Self-Service Affiliate Opportunity

eBay launches new Ambassador program, giving buyers, sellers & smaller content creators easy, self-service opportunity to earn affiliate commission.

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As eBay UK makes Simple Delivery mandatory for private sellers, questions about insurance coverage for loss or damage in the managed shipping program linger.

eBay Simple Delivery Claims To Offer Full Coverage For Loss & Damage - But Are Sellers Really Protected?

As eBay UK makes Simple Delivery mandatory for private sellers, questions about insurance coverage for loss or damage linger.

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eBay announces strategic partnership with Checkout.com to enhance payment acquiring capabilities and expand checkout options for buyers on the platform.

eBay Expands Payment Capabilities In Partnership With Checkout.Com

eBay announces strategic partnership with Checkout.com to enhance payment acquiring capabilities & expand checkout options for buyers on the site.

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UPDATE: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has joined Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP, opening their own investigation into eBay's privacy practices, alleging the company may be sharing customer private information in violation of California law.

eBay Faces Potential California Privacy Lawsuits Due To Use Of Third Party Trackers

Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP is seeking to represent eBay users whose privacy may have been violated by usage of third party trackers on the site.

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Other Ecommerce News

As new tariffs raise concerns about supply chains and rising prices, Etsy is leaning into its network of local sellers to boost user and investor sentiment.

Etsy Leans In On Local To Assuage Tariff Fears

As tariffs raise concerns about supply chains & rising prices, Etsy leans into network of local sellers in attempt to boost user & investor sentiment.

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FedEx and UPS are reinstating China to US surcharges as deadlines approach for tariff and de minimis changes.

UPS & FedEx Institute China To US Surcharges Ahead Of Tariff Deadline

FedEx and UPS are reinstating China to US surcharges as deadlines approach for tariff and de minimis changes.

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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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