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Etsy has introduced a range of new measures to help its sellers who have been impacted by the outbreak of coronavirus.

Etsy pledges $5m to help “businesses continue to thrive” amid outbreak

March 23, 2020

Bing, Etsy, Facebook, Google, Instagram, Josh Silverman, Pinterest

Etsy has introduced a range of new measures to help its sellers who have been impacted by the outbreak of coronavirus. In a letter to Etsy sellers, the online marketplaces…

Etsy to force sellers to advertise off-site taking 15% cut

February 27, 2020

Ben Stevens

Advertising, Ecommerce, marketplace, News

Etsy, Facebook, Google, Instagram

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Etsy has told its sellers that it will begin advertising their goods automatically offsite and taking a cut of up to 15 per cent on every sale. Amid the online…

If you’re a retailer interested in taking the plunge into online marketplaces or you’re looking to up your game on these sites, here are three tips to consider.

Having trouble moving returned inventory in-store? Try online marketplaces

January 8, 2020

Dan Orkin

Features, marketplace, News, Op-ed

Etsy, marketplace, Reverb

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The holiday shopping season might be over for consumers, but for retailers, the beginning of a new year marks the start of another frenzy: The post-holiday returns period. According to…

Ebay UK is set to end its deeply embedded relationship with PayPal and launch its own ‘managed payment experience’ for both buyers and sellers.

Resale platforms set for sales boon this Christmas

December 11, 2019

Ben Stevens

Industry, marketplace

Depop, Ebay, Etsy, GlobalWebIndex, resale

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Resale platforms like Ebay and Etsy are set to receive a sales boon this Christmas as an uncertain economic climate drives shoppers towards second-hand goods. Nearly 90 per cent of…

Etsy has launched the first ever “Holiday Hotline” offering struggling shoppers expert one-on-one gifting advice this Christmas.

Etsy launches “Holiday Hotline” offering free expert advice on Christmas gifts

November 6, 2019

Ben Stevens

Companies, Marketing, News

Christmas, Etsy, Holiday Hotline

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Etsy has launched the first ever “Holiday Hotline” offering struggling shoppers expert one-on-one gifting advice this Christmas. The online marketplace will connect US shoppers directly to Etsy’s team of experts…

Etsy shares drop as second quarter results fail to meet expectations

August 2, 2019

Ben Stevens

Companies, Ecommerce, News

Etsy, profits, Reverb, sales, second quarter

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Etsy’s shares have dropped seven per cent despite profits and sales rising during its second quarter as the ecommerce site failed to meet expectations. Second-quarter sales grew 37 per cent…

Etsy to buy Reverb for $275m

July 22, 2019

Ben Stevens

Companies, Ecommerce, Industry

Etsy, Reverb

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Etsy has announced plans to acquire specialist music gear ecommerce platform Reverb for $275 million (£220 million) in the “coming months” Reverb, the online marketplace launched in 2013, lists new,…

Etsy plans to introduce free shipping on orders over $35

July 9, 2019

Ben Stevens

Delivery / Supply Chain

Delivery, Etsy, Josh Silverman, Kruti Patel Goyal

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Etsy has announced plans to make “free shipping the norm” for all US customers as it seeks to quash criticisms over high delivery prices. The online marketplace said it is…

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Etsy pledges $5m to help “businesses continue to thrive” amid outbreak

Etsy to force sellers to advertise off-site taking 15% cut

Having trouble moving returned inventory in-store? Try online marketplaces

Resale platforms set for sales boon this Christmas

Etsy launches “Holiday Hotline” offering free expert advice on Christmas gifts

Etsy shares drop as second quarter results fail to meet expectations

Etsy to buy Reverb for $275m

Etsy plans to introduce free shipping on orders over $35

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