Value Added Resource Week In Review 7-6-25
Welcome to the Value Added Resource ecommerce news week in review!
eBay News
eBay dropped their July 2025 Seller Updates for US, Canada, UK, Germany, and Australia this week with improvements for shipment tracking, pre-loved fashion and refurbished condition changes, monthly cost per click ad budget pacing and more!

eBay has been quietly expanding their Pro Seller program in the US over recent months, offering account reviews and tailored growth tips to select sellers by invitation only.

Head of Product Operations Angela Yanes recently stopped by Airtable LA to discuss how Airtable's AI-powered customer insights platform has transformed how eBay collects and processes user feedback with a pilot program centered around eBay's Promoted Listings advertising products.

eBay is testing a new feature that would allow buyers to scroll through multiple item images directly on the search results page without needing to click through to the listing page first.

USPS rate changes coming July 13th and eBay is introducing new capabilities for sellers shipping irregular or non-standard packages.

Other Ecommerce News
The Big Beautiful Bill has passed and been signed into law, bringing the federal 1099-K threshold back up to $20,000 and 200 transactions and also finally setting a date for the end of the de minimis import exception for all countries.

Etsy is in the hot seat as social justice conscience buyers take to social media calling for boycott over sales of Alligator Alcatraz merch they say glorifies hate and violence against immigrants in direct violation of Etsy policies.

Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Etsy and other online marketplaces are bracing for the impact of a new CA law aimed at curbing the sale of stolen goods online, while hoping for a last minute Section 230 reprieve.

Mercari US users are sounding the alarm about new security protocols forcing biometric verification in partnership with Jumio.

Meanwhile, Mercari is launching new initiatives aimed at making their marketplace in Japan a more safe and secure trading environment with enhanced user vetting procedures and a Full Compensation Support Program for both buyers and sellers.

StockX is introducing a new Balance feature, hoping to entice sneaker sellers to keep funds on account for future purchases with 5% reward incentive.

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