Will USPS rate hike drive online sellers to consider FedEx and UPS? EcommerceBytes spoke to several shipping analysts about the challenges shippers are facing across the board as carriers try to improve their revenue per shipment. Here’s what they had Read more
The government is cracking down on fake reviews and deceptive endorsements as it seeks to protect consumers. The FTC wants sellers and advertisers to know that blurring the line between authentic content and advertising can result in steep penalties. Endorsements Read more
When eBay announced a new advertising program for sellers to promote their listings on the marketplace’s search listings, it sent a not-so-subtle message to sellers that paid advertising is going to be an essential element for running a successful shop Read more
When Amazon announced that it was expanding its requirements for sellers to maintain a product liability insurance policy, the responses ranged from skeptical to outright hostile. “Do I see it right? I’m going to get forced to get some kind Read more
When Osama Bedier announced in December that his payments company, Poynt, had agreed to be acquired by GoDaddy, he declared: “In GoDaddy, we found a company that shares our passion and vision for the future of small business commerce.” “We Read more
Amazon’s fulfillment service, though the subject of recurring seller complaints, is still the best bet for most small and midsize sellers, according to a veteran former executive with the company who was instrumental in developing Fulfillment by Amazon. Dave Glick Read more
While the past year of pandemic laid waste to much of the economy, ecommerce has been one of the bright spots. Homebound shoppers have been buying goods online in record numbers, with sales at 50 U.S.-based marketplaces growing by 40 Read more
By the big numbers, ecommerce has been flying high during the pandemic. Online sales have soared, as homebound and restless consumers shopped online in greater numbers than ever before. Bill Ready, Google’s head of commerce, observed that six months of Read more
This summer, the U.S. Postal Service is set to begin an ambitious trial program that will invite online sellers and other shippers to access its network directly for speedy local and regional package deliveries. Senior leaders at USPS on Monday Read more
Even if the NFT bubble bursts, digital assets could remain viable. When Christie’s, an auction house that dates to the 18th century and a pillar of the establishment art world, sold a non-fungible token for nearly $70 million in March, Read more
