As if Amazon wasn't dominating much of the retail market already, their recent move to gain buyers and sellers in the "handmade" space came as a bit of shock. Handmade, after-all, is a complex word ...

Etsy has long been a place specifically for handmade and vintage items. Now, the company will use a different set of categories for products. Etsy has long been a place specifically for handmade and ...

Fee structure matters: Etsy’s lower transaction fee is offset by listing, payment, and ad costs, while Amazon Handmade’s flat 15% can be better for higher-priced items. Audience differences: Etsy’s ...

While I know as well as any fellow book-lover that the vast majority of a book-lover’s budget (and, many times, then some) is earmarked for books, every once in a while it’s nice to treat ourselves to ...

Craft makers, would you decamp from Etsy for someplace called Handmade at Amazon? The e-commerce giant is looking to gauge your interest. Jon Skillings is an editorial director at CNET, where he's ...

This also perfectly explains why Etsy keeps being the leader in social shopping trends in the US. The platform has grown into a ‘go-to’ place for those who are into shopping and looking for trendy, ...