Etsy

Etsy Enhances Search Experience to Prioritize ‘High-Quality’ Sellers

Etsy has made major advancements to its search and discovery experience, aiming to favor high-quality items from sellers “who consistently provide delightful…

Etsy to Beta Test Loyalty Program

In mid-September, Etsy will launch a closed beta test of Etsy Insider, the marketplace’s new buyer loyalty program. Select U.S. buyers will…

Etsy Updates Policies, Debuts Ad Campaign in Bid to ‘Keep Commerce Human’

During the pandemic, Etsy’s seller community nearly doubled, according to CEO Josh Silverman. But since that time, this marketplace for makers has…

What a TikTok Ban Could Mean for U.S. Businesses and Sellers

Years of ongoing concerns about national security and data privacy have led Congress to pass a measure that would ban the widely…

Super Bowl LVIII Ads Go Back to Basics: Touting Product Attributes

Apparently there was a football game surrounding yesterday’s commercials and Taylor Swift sightings, but we’re not going to talk about either of…

Etsy Debuts Personalized, AI-Powered ‘Gift Mode’

For some people (including me!), gift-giving is as anxiety-inducing as speaking in public, but Etsy has a present for us. The marketplace’s…

Michaels Takes Aim at Etsy with Launch of Handmade ‘MakerPlace’ Marketplace

After a three-month test period, Michaels has officially launched MakerPlace by Michaels, a new online marketplace centered on handmade goods. With the…

3 Keys to Breaking into More Marketplaces

Marketplaces have become go-to destinations for consumers to browse a vast breadth of products and brands. For many, it’s the first place…

The INFORM Act Curbs Online Fraud, Poses Business and Tech Challenges

The INFORM (Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces) Consumers Act, which went into effect in late June 2023, marks a…

Etsy Adds Baby Registry to Gifting Options

Not even nine months after introducing its wedding registry in May 2023, Etsy has delivered a new baby registry service for shoppers….

The Face-Off Between Amazon and ‘Alternative Marketplaces’ is Shaping the Next Era of Ecommerce

Editor’s Note: As 2023 comes to an end, we are highlighting some of our most-read content of the year. We look forward…

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Hits Some Ecommerce Retailers, but Full Effect Remains to be Seen

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is sending shockwaves through ecommerce, and some retailers are expecting significant setbacks from the loss…

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