eBay's $2.2 Billion Play, Rivian Electrifies the Market, Amazon FBA, and IRS Relief - This week in Amazon & eCommerce - Dec 6

eBay fighting back with investments…

1. $2.2 Billion Windfall and a 20% Stake in Adevinta: eBay recently announced its support for a significant deal involving the sale of its classifieds business to Adevinta, marking a strategic move that could bring in $2.2 billion in cash and grant eBay a 20% stake in a privately held Adevinta. [Learn more]

3. Rivian Opening the Electric Fleet Beyond Amazon's Horizon: Rivian's decision to open its fleet of delivery vans to other companies marks a shift from its exclusive agreement with Amazon, allowing broader access to its electric vehicles. [Learn more]

3. Are you using Amazon's FBA Revenue Calculator?: Amazon has an "FBA revenue calculator" aimed at assisting sellers in navigating the Fulfillment by Amazon service. The tool, outlined in a recent post, aims to minimize guesswork by providing a detailed analysis of costs and comparisons between different FBA options. [Learn more]

4. IRS Eases Tax Reporting Rules: The IRS has announced another delay in the implementation of a new reporting threshold for third-party platform payments, providing relief for taxpayers and companies like eBay, Etsy, PayPal, and various payment apps. [Learn more]

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