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Amazon US Sales Grow 11 Percent in First Quarter
Amazon grew North American sales 11% year-over-year in the first quarter and grew international sa ...
Wednesday April 26, 2023
Outcry after Etsy Deems Prominent Seller's Shop 'High Risk'
After 17 years of selling one-of-a-kind goods on Etsy, a prominent seller said the marketplace p ...
Thursday April 20, 2023
Costs Could Hit Sellers as More States Mull Delivery Fees
Fees and taxes are contagious, as evidenced by the spread of online sales tax requirements institu ...
Wednesday April 19, 2023
How Big a Problem Is Competitor Sabotage?
Online sellers face all kinds of challenges, but some problems come directly from other sellers, e ...
Saturday April 15, 2023
Review Hijacking on Amazon Gives Some Sellers a Sales Boost
What if you could get a boost in exposure on Amazon for a brand new product, even if it meant brea ...
Monday April 10, 2023
It's Official: USPS to Raise Rates Again in July
The USPS will raise rates in July, citing inflation and a "previously defective pricing model." Th ...
Saturday April 8, 2023
eBay Says Late-Delivery Defects Are a Hot Topic in Recent Months
The stress sellers face over ensuring their packages arrive on time was ratcheted up thanks in par ...
Friday April 7, 2023
Would You Accept Amazon's Help on Sustainability?
Amazon is surveying sellers to get feedback on several sustainability initiatives it's considering ...
Tuesday April 4, 2023
Amazon Accused of Slapping Small-Biz Badge on Big Brands
The Information's Theo Wayt is out with another scoop about Amazon. Today, he reported Amazon has ...
Saturday April 1, 2023
Amazon Sues Sellers for Filing False Takedowns against Rivals
An Amazon seller was sentenced to prison 7 weeks ago in part for "ginning up" false allegations ab ...