Value Added Resource Week In Review 5-10-26

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

This week has been a little different than most as the GameStop eBay takeover bid continues to make waves. For my regular readers, I promise a return to our regular publishing schedule and content soon - in the mean time, don't miss the fun we're having on X.

I'll be joining @foxenflask and @BoilerPaulie on X Spaces today at 1PM Eastern to discuss all things eBay in light of GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's $56B acquisition proposal.

Now this week's news:

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen made his $56B eBay acquisition proposal official, calling out slow growth and inefficient spending under current management.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Is Going Big With Unsolicited Offer To Buy eBay for $56 Billion

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen goes public with offer to buy eBay for $56B, calling out slow buyer growth & lazy spending under current leadership.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay's 2026 proxy statement reveals increasing executive pay and security costs as Board committee refresh and expanded clawback policy point to broader governance and compliance changes.

eBay’s 2026 Proxy: Higher Exec Pay, Surging Security Costs, Clawback Expansion & Governance Changes

eBay’s 2026 proxy reveals higher exec pay, rising security costs and expanded clawbacks as governance changes take shape.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay is rolling out a new trading card repack policy, restricting sale of repacks to approved Live sellers only as breaking practices across the hobby received increased legal and regulatory scrutiny.

eBay Tightens Trading Card Repack Rules, Limiting Sales to Vetted Live Sellers

eBay tightens trading card repack rules, limiting sales to approved Live sellers amid growing scrutiny across the hobby.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay's General Manager of US Fashion, Garry Thaniel, has quietly exited the company, leaving a leadership gap in a key category as Depop deal looms and GameStop buyout offer leaves future in limbo.

eBay US Fashion GM Garry Thaniel Quietly Exits Amid Depop Acquisition, GameStop Buyout Push

eBay US Fashion GM Garry Thaniel quietly exits as the company navigates the Depop deal and Ryan Cohen’s takeover push.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

And finally, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has been busy making the financial and business media rounds this week, but still found time to take his "power to the people" message direct to eBay sellers - sharing his passion and vision for the platform with seller, YouTuber, and Flipwise co-founder, Justin Glow.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Takes Power to the People Message Direct to eBay Sellers

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen takes his eBay takeover pitch direct to sellers in new interview with Flipwise co-founder Justin Glow.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

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