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Month: August 2025

Etsy Strengthens Authenticity Standards and Personalization While Requiring Mandatory Verification

Etsy Strengthens Authenticity Standards and Personalization While Requiring Mandatory Verification

Etsy rolled out several major platform updates in mid‑2025 that emphasize originality and personalization to elevate the buyer experience. As of June 5, 2025, mandatory identity verification was introduced—requiring sellers to upload a valid government-issued ID and a selfie to retain access to listing & payment features. Non-compliance leads to listing removal or account suspension  […]
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Walmart Marketplace Enforces AI-Based Crackdown on Beauty & Personal Care Listings

Walmart Marketplace Enforces AI-Based Crackdown on Beauty & Personal Care Listings (Effective Late July 2025)

Walmart Marketplace recently launched a sweeping enforcement action targeting the Beauty & Personal Care category. In late July 2025, the platform revoked thousands of listings overnight—especially those from unauthorized or unverified sellers—without prior warning. Sellers must now present authorization letters, safety test reports, or documentation justifying product legitimacy to continue listing in these tightly regulated […]
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eBay Adjusts Seller Fees, Enhances Tools, and Braces for De Minimis Policy Changes

eBay Adjusts Seller Fees, Enhances Tools, and Braces for De Minimis Policy Changes (2025)

In 2025, eBay sellers are facing several important updates impacting fees, international shipping, and listing tools. Starting February 14, 2025, eBay implemented Final Value Fee increases across most categories—ranging between 0.2% to 0.35%, depending on product type. While modest, these increases may add up significantly for high-volume sellers. eBay also rolled out new seller tools […]
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TikTok Shop Shifts to Paid Visibility & Tightens Seller Protections

TikTok Shop Shifts to Paid Visibility & Tightens Seller Protections — 2025 Overview

TikTok Shop is undergoing a major shift in 2025, moving away from free organic visibility toward a paid traffic–first business model. Sellers can no longer rely on viral traction alone—instead, TikTok now requires ad spend to reach meaningful viewership and maintain sales growth This change has hit small businesses particularly hard, many of which came […]
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Walmart Marketplace Tightens Compliance Rules and Shipping Requirements

Walmart Marketplace Tightens Compliance Rules and Shipping Requirements (Effective Q3 2025)

Walmart has announced several significant changes to its Marketplace operations as part of a broader push to improve buyer experience and crack down on non-compliant sellers. As of Q3 2025, Walmart is strictly enforcing identity verification and product category compliance. Thousands of listings, particularly in beauty, health, personal care, pet products, and dietary supplements, have […]
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Creating Subscription-Based Revenue for Pet Products

Creating Subscription-Based Revenue for Pet Products

In the competitive pet products industry, subscription-based models have emerged as a winning strategy for generating consistent revenue, fostering customer loyalty, and simplifying inventory planning. Whether you sell dog treats, cat toys, grooming supplies, or premium pet food, subscriptions can transform one-time buyers into lifelong customers. This guide walks you through how to set up […]
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