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Ina Steiner, co-founder and editor of EcommerceBytes, the independent trade publication for online merchants. [email protected]

eBay recognized the importance of health insurance for sellers 24 years ago. A new bill proposes portable benefits for gig-workers, from healthcare to retirement benefits - and even revenue sharing. ecommercebytes.com/t8xh


Walmart Marketplace opened a new musical-instruments shop to broaden selection and is currently limiting which sellers can list in the premium shop. ecommercebytes.com/3x7t


Amazon is reducing the time sellers will have to file SAFE-T claims from 60 days to 30 days, an unpopular move to a program already criticized by sellers as failing to offer adequate protection. ecommercebytes.com/gf9h


Using AI-powered tools to automatically generate titles and tags can get sellers into trouble as Etsy sellers learned the hard way. ecommercebytes.com/lkh1


eBay changed the arbitration clause in its User Agreement. Is it necessary for sellers to opt out of the UA again, a seller asks in the latest letter to the editor. ecommercebytes.com/ehs4


eBay and Amazon sellers strategized as USPS and FedEx warned of disruptions due to the impending weekend winter storm expected to impact two-thirds of the population. ecommercebytes.com/382s


eBay's new user agreement bans AI shopping agents (including Amazon's) and modifies the arbitration provision to which users must adhere. ecommercebytes.com/nnon


Amazon executive Dough Herrington shared a hack that many sellers may appreciate: setting up price-drop alerts through its AI-powered assistant Rufus. ecommercebytes.com/nb55


Amazon has had a grip on USPS last-mile since as far back as 2013. Now USPS is opening bidding to many businesses to optimize pricing and capacity. ecommercebytes.com/am0v


Before eBay moved to Managed Payments in 2019, sellers could use sales proceeds in their PayPal accounts to buy items on eBay - a win for sellers and for eBay. Here's a look at eBay's Spendable Funds feature launched as a substitute in 2022. ecommercebytes.com/rsh2


AI fatigue may be starting to settle in, but sellers should seriously consider whether to optimize for and advertise in gen-AI channels. Stacked deck or opportunity? - share your thoughts. ecommercebytes.com/37h2


eBay executives wrote about AI trends to watch in 2026 in a blog post on Friday and identified 3 specific ways AI will impact ecommerce. ecommercebytes.com/bspo


A seller said eBay's auto parts return policy that went into effect in July cost him over $20,000 in additional fees. "Have you heard of any other concerns from your following?" he asked, in today's letter to the editor. ecommercebytes.com/y4hx


How far back does your eBay purchase history go? A buyer was looking for records of an eBay transaction from 2008 but got some bad news. Do you keep records of your online purchases for future reference? ecommercebytes.com/rq5x


Ruby Lane told sellers to expect shipping-price errors due to USPS API changes that start on January 26. Ruby Lane is working to activate a 3rd-party shipping service to be able to calculate correct shipping. ecommercebytes.com/teyr


Sellers should be aware that overseas military mail must comply with customs rules by March 16 or packages will be returned to sender. ecommercebytes.com/cjts


Walmart may have an edge when it comes to same-day delivery, and it's embracing agentic shopping. Amazon sellers, do you have a Walmart strategy? And should you? ecommercebytes.com/jci1


Sellers of expensive items, from books to furniture, are rethinking Amazon as a platform due to a new return policy for high-value items that will go into effect on February 8th. ecommercebytes.com/xbxw


eBay touted its commitment to sustainability in its inaugural Climate Transition Plan published on Wednesday containing a roadmap for 'sustainable commerce.' Parts of the plan outlined areas of direct interest to sellers. ecommercebytes.com/kf5y


Postal rates for 2026 go into effect on Monday but USPS is already planning to make changes in July, including one positive tidbit - increasing the maximum allowable length for all PM and GA cubic from 18 to 22 inches. ecommercebytes.com/m888


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