Author: GeekSeller Editorial Team
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Amazon Account Health Rating will help you adhere to the marketplace policies
Amazon has just released the improved Account Health Rating (AHR) feature for sellers who need to better understand the marketplace regulations and the overall state of their account quality.
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Bluefly – A marketplace designed for luxury brands
Founded in 1998, Bluefly is the online fashion eCommerce website, offering a selection of luxury brands. The company operates with the typical marketplace model, where selected sellers offer their products. However, it is not easy to get approved to sell on Bluefly. The company keeps the number of sellers pretty small, focusing on the quality…
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Walmart Restored – you can now sell refurbished goods on Walmart.com
Walmart announced the Walmart Restored, a new program created to help customers discover refurbished products at everyday low prices. Those like-new refurbished products have their own dedicated Walmart Restored section and will be promoted across the entire site. This program is only approved for qualified sellers and specific item categories that are commonly refurbished: Audio –…
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Etsy implements a new policy to resolve disputes between buyers and sellers
Etsy announced that “starting August 1, buyers will receive a full refund for purchases on Etsy.com in the rare cases that they don’t match the item description, arrive damaged, or never arrive.” At the same time, Etsy is also planning to protect sellers and “invest at least $25 million per year into the purchase protection…
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Back-to-school trends, 2000s style is back
Many students across the U.S. will return to the classroom in person this fall. With a new (in-real-life) school year fast approaching, students and their families are already on the lookout for new gear. Google Shopping team published a post pointing out that searches for “back to school supplies” increased by 80% in the last…
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Etsy marketplace sales down 6% year-over-year, but up 141% compared to 2019
Etsy published its Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results. The marketplace GMS (Gross Merchandise Sales) was $2.6 billion in the 2nd quarter of this year, down 6% year-over-year. However, the GMV grew by 141% since 2019, showing a long terms positive trend. The second quarter of 2022 brought also approximately 6 million new buyers to Etsy,…
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Shopify brand is invisible to customers, and the E-commerce giant wants to change it
Despite its popularity among sellers, the customers are not aware of Shopify brand. Now Shopify wants to change it and increase customer awareness of its brand.
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YouTube Shopping from Shopify
Shopify sellers can now easily create live shopping experiences on YouTube and manage sales via Shopify.
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USPS Simplifies Package Shipping Options
The Postal Service announced its plans to incorporate USPS Retail Ground and Parcel Select Ground into one enhanced First-Class Package Service (FCPS) product. If approved, changes will take effect on January 8, 2023.
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eBay Open Seller Conference
eBay announced that it will hold its annual eBay Open conference on September 21-23, 2022. The event is designed to connect, educate and inspire sellers of all types and levels. This year’s event will mainly take place online, but sellers can also join eBay Open Studio, the in-person events that are happening on September 23…