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eBay Open 2023 Seller Conference Starts Wednesday – Agenda and What You Need To Know
eBay Open 2023 is a 3-day virtual seller event starting on Wednesday, exploring ecommerce innovation, growth strategies, and eBay seller insights.
eBay
eBay Ads Report: Christmas on a Budget in 2023 – How UK Shoppers Aim To Save This Festive Season
With the cost of living crisis squeezing budgets, many UK shoppers are looking to cut back on spending this Christmas, according to a new report by eBay Ads.
eBay Offers Seller Protections Due to Hurricane Idalia
eBay is offering seller protection due to Hurricane Idalia which has affected users in Florida and parts of the Southeast.
eBay Australia Bans Single-Use Plastics on Its Platform With Immediate Effect
eBay Australia has added a new selling policy that the sale of certain disposable plastic items within Australia.
Online Marketplaces
Walmart Sellers Can Now Manage Google Shopping Ads in Seller Center
Walmart is giving marketplace sellers more options to advertise their products through its self-serve advertising portal, according to an email sent to sellers.
Online Merchants and Marketplace Sellers Face Higher Costs As Visa and Mastercard Plan Fee Increases
Major credit card networks Visa and Mastercard are planning to increase the fees that retailers and marketplace sellers pay when accepting credit cards.
Let’s Grow! Walmart’s Inaugural Seller Summit Emphasizes Massive Marketplace Opportunity
On Wednesday, Walmart hosted ‘Let’s Grow!’ — its first-ever seller summit, uniting hundreds of sellers in Las Vegas to discuss the marketplace’s future.
Shipping & Logistics
Labor Day, September 4, 2023 – Are USPS, UPS, FedEx Open Today?
Monday, September 4th is Labor Day, a federal holiday in the U.S. that honors the contributions of American workers. Here is what is open and closed today.
International
Royal Mail Launched ‘Safe Place’ – A Way for Residents To Inform Posties Where to Delivery Packages Safely While Not Home
Royal Mail has launched a ‘Safe Place’ delivery option in their mobile app, allowing customers to specify where they would like parcels delivered when not home.
OnBuy Teams Up With YouLend To Offer Flexible Financing for UK Sellers
OnBuy has partnered with the global embedded financing platform YouLend to introduce fast and flexible financing options for businesses on its platform.