Ina Steiner, co-founder and editor of EcommerceBytes, the independent trade publication for online merchants. [email protected]

Boston MA
Joined April 2008
For your year-round tax planning, you'll want to stay updated with changing #taxrules - see the Online Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2026 bit.ly/49UgHaw #smallbusiness #taxes #smallbiztaxes #taxlaws
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Amazon shares key Prime Day 2026 deadlines for deals and inventory — Amazon has outlined important dates for sellers to prepare promotions and shipments ahead of the event. Deal scheduling deadlines run through late May, with full details available in the announcement, while inventory cutoffs vary based on fulfillment settings to ensure products are Prime-ready in time for Prime Day. Learn more: sellercentral.amazon.com/sel… #PodeanRetail
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16% of EasyPost going up for auction on April 22 according to a LI post from Ben Emmrich of Tusk Logistics. EasyPost is part of Auctane which was acquired by Thoma Romo and now in process of combining it with WWEX. prnewswire.com/news-releases…
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Looks like ChatGPT Shopping is now showing a new product display that is starting to resemble Google's AI Mode. Previously, the product items (based on feed data) would just show in a carousel; now they're also showing directly below. ChatGPT is becoming a lot more reliant on feeds.
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Winter Storm Fern is causing major shipping disruptions across the U.S. 🌨️ If you're expecting deliveries, be prepared for potential delays. Stay informed and stay safe! ➡️ shipstation.com/blog/winter-…
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Wow I thought I was the only one who got scammed by this. The credits didn't work AND they way overspent my daily budget.
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PayPal tried to compel arbitration via its TOS on the grounds that some affiliates had signed up for PayPal themselves.
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BREAKING: eBay powerseller Rick Probstein, who sold nearly $1 billion worth of collectibles in 21 years on the site, will cease listing on eBay later this month. His new auction company Snype will debut in November. cllct.com/sports-collectible…
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Mini scoop: Temu is looking to hire U.S. government relations staffers who can make the fast-fashion giant’s case to lawmakers as it contends with the fallout from tariffs and trade talks. Interesting moment for the company to expand its presence in the US... w/ @SylviaVarnham
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Retail CEOs are on Capitol Hill today to continue highlighting the impacts of #tariffs on their businesses, especially ahead of the critical holiday season. U.S. retailers are meeting with lawmakers to discuss the real-world impact of tariffs. #RetailAdvocates
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Japan Post, Aug 25: If you still want to send commercial packages to the USA, just use our UGX service ♪( ´θ`)ノ Japan Post, Aug 26: We are completely overwhelmed at the UGX desk.
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good article from @EcommerceBytes - Major disruption coming to packages mailed to US ecommercebytes.com/C/abblog/…
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We have a newly-revised eBook! Subscribe on our website and download the new 150+ Tax Deductions for Small Business A to Z (revised to reflect changes in One Big Beautiful Bill Act) - bit.ly/3ttGBgf
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Selling online? Follow @EcommerceBytes or risk learning things the hard (and expensive) way. Ina breaks it down like your super smart friend who actually answers your texts. Zero jargon. Just 💯real tips sellers use every day.📦 /Mitch ecommercebytes.com
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