Value Added Resource Week In Review 6-14-26

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The UK Competition and Markets Authority has officially started the clock on its review of eBay's planned acquisition of Depop from Etsy, as regulatory scrutiny and delays could make the deal more expensive whether it ultimately closes or falls apart.

eBay Depop Deal Faces UK Probe As Delay Raises Costs, Risks

UK regulators open eBay Depop review as delays raise costs, regulatory risks and fee exposure

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay's latest ad campaign puts the spotlight on Live, leaving non-live sellers out in the cold amid broader marketing spend scrutiny.

eBay Launches “Meanwhile on eBay Live” Ad Campaign As Sellers Question Advertising Priorities

eBay’s latest ad campaign puts Live shopping center stage, drawing criticism from sellers over advertising priorities.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

The eBay stalking scandal civil suit is back open after settlement talks broke down, putting the company and former executives Devin Wenig, Steve Wymer and Wendy Jones once again on a possible path to trial.

eBay Cyberstalking Suit Reopened After Settlement Talks Collapse, Trial Back On Table

eBay stalking scandal suit reopens after settlement collapse, renewing trial risk as governance scrutiny and shareholder pressure mount.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

PSA parent company Collectors Holdings Inc. has asked a California federal court to dismiss a proposed antitrust class action over its acquisitions of SGC and Beckett, or alternatively send the case to arbitration.

PSA Parent Collectors Pushes Back On Antitrust Suit Over SGC, Beckett Acquisitions

Collectors calls PSA, SGC and Beckett antitrust claims flawed as it asks a federal court to dismiss or compel arbitration.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

StockX is jumping on the livestream shopping bandwagon with a focus on building communities of buyers and sellers in sneakers, apparel, trading cards, and collectibles.

StockX Joins Live Shopping Race With Focus On Sneakers, Trading Cards & Collectibles

StockX is bringing live shopping to sneakers, trading cards, and collectibles as it looks to build buyer and seller communities.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Mercari names Jeff LeBeau US CEO as the marketplace works to turn profitability into stronger buyer and seller growth.

Mercari Names Jeff LeBeau US CEO As Marketplace Turnaround Continues

Mercari names Jeff LeBeau US CEO as the marketplace works to turn profitability into stronger buyer and seller growth.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Etsy will soon require non-US sellers to use Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping and include tariff costs in item pricing.

Etsy To Require Non-US Sellers To Prepay US Tariffs, Build Duties Into Item Prices

Etsy’s new DDP mandate forces non-US sellers to include US tariffs in prices, raising questions about GMS impact.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Recent changes adding shop names to Etsy shipping labels raise security and privacy concerns as sellers search for ways to opt out.

Etsy Shipping Label Update Sparks Seller Privacy and Security Concerns

Recent changes adding shop names to Etsy shipping labels raise security and privacy concerns as sellers search for ways to opt out.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

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