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As the number of online marketplaces increases, are there any real eBay alternatives? The obvious one is Amazon, and many merchants on eBay also sell on Amazon, but beyond these two, what then? Let's take a look at the stats of sales on online marketplaces other than these big two [...]
eBay is taking action to combat fast furniture and promote sustainable homewares by launching its ‘Better Than New Homeware’ Hub. This curated destination encourages consumers to consider pre-loved items first when updating their interiors, whether it be vintage, refurbished, or repaired furniture. The move to change consumers' perception of second-hand [...]
eBay has sent an email to US sellers informing them that they will be automatically migrated to the online marketplace’s International Shipping Program before the summer. As well as opening up potentially lucrative new overseas markets, eBay’s International Shipping Program also promises to manage the tricky international returns process at [...]
The UK might be relishing the opportunity to enjoy three bank holidays weekends in the month of May - but is this the right time to put up your feet and relax? According to eBay data, while the nation enjoys nothing better than an extended weekend, it also enjoys using [...]
With more than 300 million active customers, Amazon is one of the most powerful B2C marketplaces available to online sellers today. But what if you are an Amazon B2B seller? Is Amazon the right place to serve your B2B customers’ needs? Introducing Amazon Business Amazon Business is a specialised platform [...]
eBay UK has announced that it is expanding its 'Authenticity Guarantee' programme to cover kids' branded sneakers costing more than £100. The authenticity program already covers adult sneakers, luxury handbags, and watches, and eBay intends to expand it to encompass more categories. This initiative aims to drive growth in high-value [...]
Highlighting its commitment to creating a more environmentally-friendly shopping experience, eBay has launched a Refurbished Mobile Phone Hub, offering consumers incredible savings on "as good as new" refurbished mobile phone deals. Launched just in time for Earth Day on April 22, 2023, eBay's Refurbished Mobile Phone Hub is the latest [...]
Amazon has launched a new program called the European Expansion Accelerator (EEA), which streamlines the process of selling across Amazon's nine European sites. With just a few clicks, sellers can easily list their products in all of Amazon's European and UK stores, providing customers with access to millions of products. [...]
eBay recently changed how it attributes sales from its Promoted Listings Standard advertising platform. As well as attributing direct sales to its promoted listings, the online marketplace now also includes “halo” sales in the mix. This update has confused some sellers who are struggling to separate their direct sales from [...]
Call it what you want, secondhand, pre-loved, or vintage clothing is big business these days. Big enough to justify the leading online marketplaces in the secondhand clothing market to spend nearly £100 million on advertising in the UK last year. This incredible investment, which includes TV, radio, print, social media, and [...]
