◆ Intelligence Wire
Regulatory shifts, platform policy, logistics shocks and trend signals — across six regions, scored by how fast you need to move.
Worth knowingeBay ‘Cost of Goods’ Data DisappearsactCheck whether your cost data is still present in your records, and consider maintaining offline cost tracking as a backup until eBay restores the feature.
Worth knowingeBay Glitch Forces Sellers to Manually Request Their FundsactVerify that all expected payouts have been received correctly. If any funds are missing or delayed beyond the normal cycle, contact eBay support with documentation.FYIStaff attribution improvements in POSFYIUse location metafields as dimensions and filters in AnalyticsFYICheckout email field: new saved indicator and tooltipFYIView and manage all your POS devices from Shopify adminFYIDefine and manage metafields on inventory transfers
FYIeBay Makes Updates to Seller Initiated OffersactMonitor eBay's official seller announcements or seller updates page for specific details on what the offer feature changes entail before taking action.
Worth knowingeBay Provides Clarity on Promoted Store Ad Changes Announced in JanuaryactReview eBay's clarification on Promoted Stores ad features and evaluate whether custom landing pages and manual item selection could improve your ad campaign performance.
Worth knowingSeller Update January 2025actLog into your eBay Seller Hub or Seller Centre to access the full January 2025 update details, then assess which fee structure or listing requirement changes apply to your inventory.FYISchedule, publish, and A/B test new themes and checkout and customer account configurationsFYI2022 Fall Seller UpdateFYIEtsy Adds Listing Strategies Feature for Ads
FYIeBay Adds Compliance Tools and Ad Controls in May Seller UpdateactMonitor the rollout of these new tools and explore them at your convenience—they're helpful additions but don't require immediate action.FYISell from multiple legal entities in the same country using Shopify PaymentsFYIClearer payout balance and reserve information in Shopify Payments