The Latest Breaking News from Liz Barclay

Small firms fear going bust as Amazon extends wait time for sale proceeds

Marketplace sellers in UK and rest of Europe say having to wait over a week means they will struggle to pay staff and loans

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023

Sellers boycott Etsy UK over hike in sales income held back on reserve

Changes at online craft marketplace prompt anger among vendors as some report up to 75% of takings kept for at least 45 days

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023

Etsy under fire for withholding money from sellers

Independent retailers trading through Etsy claim the online marketplace is “destroying” their businesses by withholding 75% of their income for up to 45 days.

The Week · Jul 31, 2023