Top Stories
U.S. Customs Seized Counterfeit USPS Stamps – Reminds Consumers To Stay Vigilant About Cheap Postage
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) officers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) seized thousands of counterfeit USPS stamps from China.
eBay
The 2023 eBay Seller Experience with Xiaodi Zhang – VP of Seller Experience
eBay is nothing without its sellers which is why the VP of eBay seller experience role has been one of the most customer-facing in the company.
eBay – The GMV Mystery Tour Continues
eBay’s lack of GMV growth despite its focus category strategy supposedly showing positive signs continues to baffle investors and sellers.
Q&A With Chris Prill, VP of eBay Motors About the New Guaranteed Fit Program for Car and Truck Parts
We spoke with Chris Prill, VP and GM of eBay Motors about the new Guaranteed Fit program, and how sell it will benefit sellers and buyers.
Online Marketplaces
Etsy Resumes Payments After SVB Debacle
Etsy began processing seller payments on Monday via its other payments partners, following the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
Feds Bail Out SVB – What Does This Mean for Etsy Sellers?
The Feds bail out SVB. What does this mean for Etsy sellers as payouts were halted on Friday due to the situation.
Entitled Amazon Driver Expects Regular Customers To Provide Snacks (Video)
An Amazon driver has taken to social media and called out customers for not leaving her snacks in a viral video that has sparked debate.
Shipping & Logistics
USPS Status and Service Disruptions on International Mail Shipments – Updated 3/7/2023
Here are the latest known international mail service disruptions for which USPS or other postal operators have issued alerts to shippers and industry partners.
Ecommerce Etc.
BigCommerce Expands Multi-Storefront to All Sized-Merchants
BigCommerce announced Multi-Storefront is now accessible as a self-service feature for small and midsize BigCommerce merchants on its ecommerce platform.
BigCommerce New Omnichannel Certified Partner Program Helps Merchants Boost Sales
BigCommerce launches its Omnichannel Certified Partner program, an enterprise-focused initiative for helping merchants achieve omnichannel success.
SourceKnowledge Launches Targeted Ad Delivery Solution for BigCommerce Merchants
SourceKnowledge, an open web ad network that increases yield for publishers and incremental reach for retailers, announced a new integration with BigCommerce.
BigCommerce Launches ‘Buy with Prime’ App – Enabling Amazon’s Prime Shopping Experience for Its Merchants
BigCommerce has launched the Amazon Buy with Prime app for BigCommerce, becoming the first ecommerce platform to integrate directly into Buy with Prime.
BigCommerce Releases Microsoft Ads and Listings, Opening New Channels for Merchants
BigCommerce announced a new integration with Microsoft Advertising, allowing merchants to integrate into the Microsoft Advertising Network.
BigCommerce Expands Global Payment Methods
BigCommerce announced on Wednesday that new local payment methods are now available in its Stripe integration.
BigCommerce Announce Cutting 13% of Workforce Before 2023
In an unexpected announcement, BigCommerce has today announced a plan to “accelerate the path to profitability” by cutting 13% of its workforce.
BigCommerce Integration with Sage 100 ERP Software Increasing Opportunities for B2C and B2B Merchants
BigCommerce has announced a new partnership with Sage, to provide merchants with an end-to-end commerce solution.
GoDaddy’s Managed WooCommerce Stores a Cheat Code for Scaling eCommerce?
GoDaddy, is bringing new innovation to the WordPress community by offering a multi-channel commerce platform optimized for growing businesses.
Jungle Scout Reports 67% of Consumers Will Spend under $500 on The Holidays This Year
Today, Jungle Scout, released its Q4 2022 Consumer Trends Report, a survey of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers regarding their holiday spending.
International
OnBuy – Top 25 Fastest Growth Company in Europe As the Excitement Builds for 2023
OnBuy has been growing at a phenomenal rate, just being named a Top 25 European growth company in the FT1000. And that’s just the beginning in 2023.
Royal Mail Fully Restores International Export Services
The Royal Mail saga about being unable to send packages and mail to international destinations seems to have ended.