eBay has announced that it will be redesigning its item listing page on desktop this year. The redesign aims to simplify and modernize the user experience, making it easier for buyers to find the information they need to make informed purchasing decisions.
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As reported by MarketplacePulse, Amazon’s fastest-growing markets are Brazil, Mexico, and Australia, with web traffic nearly tripling in 3 years in Brazil and more than doubling in Mexico and Australia. While Amazon’s core markets show little web traffic growth, mobile e-commerce rapidly grows and represents 40-50% of total online shopping. Amazon plans to launch in Colombia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Chile, but the launch has been delayed until at least the end of 2023. Latin America is the fastest-growing e-commerce region in the world, making it a crucial market for Amazon’s future growth.
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Amazon has taken legal action against bad actors who have made false copyright infringement claims in order to have products removed from the Amazon Store. These individuals submitted thousands of fraudulent claims against Amazon’s selling partners, which not only restricted customer choice but also caused harm to Amazon’s selling partners and undermined the credibility of Amazon’s store
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Amazon has introduced a new warning label on its platform that flags “frequently returned” items to consumers.
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Adobe has released new ecommerce insights revealing the impact of pandemic-related habits on the digital economy. Despite continued economic uncertainty, online spending in categories such as groceries and home furnishings has remained resilient. The report also highlights the rise of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services and the growing dominance of mobile shopping.
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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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