Counterfeit USPS stamps have become a growing problem, with many consumers unknowingly purchasing them from unauthorized retailers or individuals. Recently, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) intercepted 4,080 counterfeit USPS stamps in 12 shipments arriving from China.
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Walmart has introduced a new platform called “Clean Beauty at Walmart” to attract eco-conscious shoppers. The platform offers more than 900 products that are free from more than 1,200 harmful ingredients. Almost 80% of the products on the platform are priced below $10, and Walmart plans to expand its offerings over time.
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Marketplace Pulse has reported that Amazon is testing a new label on its website and app highlighting recent product sales. The label shows rounded sales figures to hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands, capped at 100,000, over a period of a week or a month. The change is visible only to some users as it is still in the testing phase.
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued a reminder to its employees about the new European Union (EU) customs rules for package deliveries. The USPS has asked its employees to provide customers with the necessary tools to comply with the new rules, which require shippers to provide more detailed information about package contents on customs forms. Broad descriptions such as “gift” or “toy” will no longer be acceptable. Instead, specifics like “children’s toy doll” or “men’s cotton dress shirts” will be required.
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Etsy has released its Marketplace Insights report on the 2023 Spring and Summer Trends. The report is based on Etsy search data and industry forecasting. Sellers can use the report to identify Etsy’s top-searched products and categories for the upcoming season and incorporate them into their inventory.
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You can now attract and convert shoppers with the trust of Prime, offering (on your own website) fast, free delivery and a checkout experience that shoppers know with Buy with Prime. Get an inside look at a new way to convert shoppers with real-world examples. Join one of the upcoming webinars.
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On February 28th, 2023, GeekSeller and Walmart representatives hosted a webinar for sellers who are interested in expanding their business to the Canadian and Mexican Marketplace.
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BigCommerce, a popular e-commerce solution, has recently announced that they will be updating their pricing for their Standard, Plus, and Pro plans.
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Starting March 30, 2023, eBay is expanding its advertising program to include Halo Item sales. A Halo Item sale occurs when a buyer clicks on one of your Standard ads and purchases a different Promoted Listings Standard item from you within 30 days. This is also known as the “halo” effect.
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Back in December 2022, Google Chrome introduced several new features that make finding deals and discounts easier and streamline checkout. From price drop notifications to Google Lens, here’s a closer look at some of the latest features available on Chrome for desktop and Android devices.
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