A truck seller said eBay temporarily withheld $11,000. The report noted that high-value products, new sellers or account reviews may delay the release of transaction funds.
eBay temporarily disabled the feature after an increase in phishing scams through community direct messages, which often use account verification requests and 24-hour deadlines to induce users to click links.
Inc. reports that TikTok Shop continues to grow, but most brands have not achieved stable profitability because of customer acquisition costs and operating investments.
A Florida consumer’s Walmart account was compromised, generating about $2,000 in grocery orders that were collected using pickup barcodes.
A Massachusetts vehicle owner received delayed final payment after inconsistent customer-service guidance from eBay; following media involvement, the platform paid the balance and provided full compensation.
Amazon announced the return of Second Chance Deal Days in Europe, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, with discounts of up to 50% on some returned and refurbished products.
Sephora plans to launch a pilot on US TikTok Shop on September 19, 2026, featuring a new-product pop-up section combined with creator content and livestream sales.
eBay removed basic selling fees for private sellers in France and Italy and expanded coverage of its European fashion and luxury-goods authentication service.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and multiple states sued Amazon, alleging that its advertising bidding system includes inadequately disclosed additional fees.
Union members at Amazon’s DJT6 warehouse in Riverdale, California, launched a one-day strike over labor disputes involving safety conditions and union recognition.
Amazon added a 5% cashback benefit on everyday essentials and groceries for Prime for Young Adults members.
Amazon launched “Second Chance Deal Days” in Europe, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, offering returns and refurbished products at discounts of up to 50%.
Walmart’s U.S. same-store sales growth fell to a six-year low, while management adopted a cautious outlook for future performance, signaling pressure on consumer-market growth.
A TikTok Shop case study showed that a fragrance brand combined Maximize Ads with a creator affiliate program to generate $449,552 in revenue over five months, achieving a 4.49x return on investment.
A South Australian employment tribunal ruled that an employer’s after-hours TikTok videos and non-urgent work messages were insufficient to constitute a breach of the statutory right to disconnect.
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states sued Amazon, alleging that it inflated advertising prices on its platform. The case could affect sellers’ advertising costs and campaign compliance.
eBay launched its largest-ever “eBay Arena” at the National Sports Collectors Convention, featuring more than 60 livestreams, athlete meet-and-greets, and physical collectibles trading functions.
Amazon Ads launched the “First Day Ready” multi-brand campaign to reach Gen Z consumers around the college back-to-school period.
eBay removed basic selling fees for private sellers in France and Italy and expanded its European authenticity authentication service for fashion and luxury goods.
U.S. regulators and 22 states accuse Amazon of imposing hidden surcharges in advertising auctions, potentially affecting sellers’ on-platform advertising costs.