EBay cuts 1,000 jobs, about 9% of global workforce

· Retail & E-commerce · United States

EBay is cutting about 1,000 jobs, roughly 9% of its global workforce, in its second round of layoffs this year, Retail Dive reported. The reductions will affect all regions where the marketplace operator does business. EBay runs one of the longest-established online marketplaces, connecting third-party sellers with buyers, and its staffing decisions are read as a signal of how the company is managing costs amid competition from larger e-commerce platforms. The cuts come as the sector enters the holiday shopping period, when marketplaces typically lean on staffing and seller support. The move marks a second downsizing in 2026 for the company, underscoring pressure to control expenses while it competes for shoppers and merchants.

Why it matters：A second layoff round at a veteran marketplace points to how cost pressure is reshaping e-commerce platforms competing against larger rivals.

Key points

  • The cuts affect about 9% of eBay's global workforce.
  • All regions where eBay operates will be impacted.
  • It is eBay's second downsizing this year.

Sources (original reporting)

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