Value Added Resource Week In Review 6-21-26

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

The eBay stalking scandal civil trial is now scheduled for January 4, 2027, delaying proceedings almost a full year after settlement in principle reached in February 2026 fell apart.

A new documentary Whatever It Takes: Inside The eBay Scandal brings long overdue attention to the 2019 criminal harassment campaign, but leaves questions about press freedom, governance & founder legacy unanswered.

What “Whatever It Takes” Leaves Out of eBay’s Stalking Scandal

Whatever It Takes documentary exposes eBay’s stalking scandal, but leaves questions about press freedom, governance & founder legacy unanswered.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 17, giving investors the opportunity to vote on formal business matters and hear polished prepared remarks from CEO Jamie Iannone as GameStop’s takeover bid loomed quietly in the background.

eBay Annual Shareholder Meeting Gives Investors A Polished Story With Plenty Left Out

eBay told investors a polished growth story at its 2026 shareholder meeting, while tougher governance and seller questions lingered.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

The eBay community forums are back up and running with early sentiment mixed as buyers and sellers learn to navigate the new platform powered by Bevy.

eBay Community Forums Return On New Bevy Platform With Mixed Early Reviews

The eBay community forums are back up & running with early sentiment mixed as buyers & sellers learn to navigate new platform powered by Bevy.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Etsy is leaning into its independent seller roots with a new "Shop Other Jeffs" campaign, taking a playful but pointed shot at Amazon and Jeff Bezos ahead of Prime Day.

Etsy Takes Aim At Amazon With “Shop Other Jeffs” Campaign, But Seller Trust Questions Remain

Etsy targets Amazon with Shop Other Jeffs ahead of Prime Day, but executive pay and seller concerns complicate the message.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Mercari is bringing its standalone Mercari Global app to the US, giving American buyers a dedicated way to shop items listed on Mercari and Mercari Shops in Japan.

Mercari Opens Japan Marketplace To US Buyers With New Global App

Mercari opens Japan marketplace to US buyers with new Global App, raising questions about seller access and cross-border strategy.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Vinted Ventures has joined a $26 million funding round for live shopping auction app Tilt, giving the secondhand fashion marketplace a strategic foothold in the rapidly growing live commerce space.

Vinted Ventures Backs Live Auction App Tilt As Recommerce Competition Heats Up

Vinted Ventures backs Tilt’s $26M funding round as live commerce, AI selling tools, and recommerce competition heat up.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

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