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eBay Germany has released figures suggesting positive private sales growth on the German marketplace following the introduction of zero fees for private sellers on March 1, 2023.  According to the data, the number of items listed by private individuals on eBay.de has increased by 26%, and the number of individuals [...]

eBay is doubling down on reducing the environmental impact of eCommerce with global eco investments and direct help to improve small business sustainability. eBay has announced two new business initiatives to bolster the online marketplace’s global position as a more environmentally friendly shopping choice.   The first announcement comes out of the [...]

  eBay has recently announced the 2023 edition of its eBay Up & Running Grant program, a yearly initiative that aims to provide financial grants and resources to promising small business sellers on eBay.   The programme will award 50 Small Business Sellers in the US with a financial grant and technology package [...]

  Sellers often approach the eBay experts at Frooition with requests to help them sell across multiple eBay accounts. There are many legitimate reasons why an eBay seller may wish to operate more than one eBay account. However, sellers must also overcome challenges to successfully manage several eBay accounts. With [...]

eBay will soon allow buyers to add up to five photos to their seller feedback. The new feature, being tested in the UK and US markets, asks buyers to submit their photos, promising that the online marketplace will display them alongside their feedback soon.  The use of buyer-submitted photos to [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

eBay has announced exciting new features that allow sellers to create and share custom social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. This new feature is an excellent opportunity for eBay sellers to promote their products on social media and reach a wider audience. With the new feature, sellers can [...]

Following its successful collaboration with Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri, eBay UK has announced Love Island's Tom Clare as its Pre-Loved Ambassador for men's fashion. The partnership aims to encourage more men to shop for pre-owned clothing, highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of buying second-hand. This announcement comes as searches [...]

According to research conducted by eBay Ads UK, nearly a quarter (24%) of consumers plan to purchase garden items in the coming weeks. The survey also reveals that shoppers are considering investing in their outdoor spaces earlier than ever, with a third of them getting their gardens ready before the [...]

eBay UK has reminded sellers that its UK shop fees will increase on April 1, 2023. The online marketplace has stated that the additional charges reflect eBay's continued investment in its "vibrant and trusted marketplace." The new charges as of April 1, 2023, will see: Basic Shops increasing from £25 [...]

Shoppers have reacted negatively to eCommerce stores charging for returns. According to a recent report published by SAP Emarsys, 26% of shoppers have stopped buying from specific retailers due to paid eCommerce returns policies. The report suggests that 18% of consumers questioned view paid returns as "unfair." In addition, 13% [...]

eBay has announced the launch of dynamic ad rates for its eBay Promoted Listings Standard (PLS) advertising platform. Dynamic ad rates helps sellers stay competitive by automatically adjusting ad rates to match eBay's daily suggestions. The move is designed to help eBay sellers save time and effort by removing the [...]

eBay has extended the partnership it first announced in June 2022 with British Superbikes. The Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) is the leading road racing superbike championship in the United Kingdom. It is still acknowledged to be the world's premier domestic superbike racing series. Under the extended partnership, eBay will: [...]