Big things are happening at Poshmark, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Last week, we introduced Heather Friedland, our Chief Product Officer, in a live webinar where she shared what we’ve been building and where we’re headed. If you missed it, we’ve got you covered.

First, some news.

We’re removing the Excessive Listing Removal policy. We introduced this policy because buyers told us they were buying items that weren’t actually available, and often seeing the same listings again and again. This hurt the buying experience, and a healthy marketplace depends on a positive transaction for both buyers and sellers.

However, the Seller Community made it clear how much this policy weighed on day-to-day inventory management, and we took that seriously. Moving forward, you can delete listings freely and run your closet however works best for your business.

If you want more eyes on your listings, here’s what works:

  • 📉 Low impressions? Your title or description may need a refresh.
  • 👆 Impressions but no clicks? Try a price adjustment or a better cover photo.
  • 📝 Clicks but no offers? Your description or sizing info might need more detail.
  • 🗂️ Inactive Listings? Review your inventory, refresh what you still have, and delete what you no longer have.
  • 🤖 Want to automate negotiation? Turn on Smart Sell — listings with Smart Sell turned on are 60% more likely to sell within the first 7 days of listing!

The fastest way to more sales: high-quality listings, fast shipping, and quickly responding to offers. ⚡

Now, a look at what’s ahead. 🔮

Everything we’re building next comes down to one idea: selling on Poshmark should be easy, take less effort, and get you noticed by our 150+ million fashion-engaged shoppers. Here’s what that looks like.

🏠 Seller Hub — Say hello to your new home base

This is the biggest change yet to how you manage your business on Poshmark! Selling and managing your closet should feel effortless (and fun!), so you can spend more time sourcing and selling great inventory. The new Seller Hub brings together everything you need to run your closet: what needs your attention, your next best action, and the tools to grow your sales, all in a sleek, streamlined new look that puts everything front and center. 

📸 Smart List AI — Snap & List in Seconds

Creating beautiful, detailed listings is one of the hallmarks of successful selling. That’s why Smart List AI is getting a full overhaul, so you can get a quality listing live in seconds, fully captured, described, and priced to sell. Our vision is to make listing an item on Poshmark as easy as taking a picture with your cell phone. 

Want to help us test these new experiences? Let us know here.

🏆 Great selling deserves recognition

Coming this fall, we’re rolling out a new performance-based seller program. It recognizes sellers who consistently deliver a great buying experience, making it even easier for buyers to shop with confidence. 

  • Qualify. Sellers who ship fast, fulfill every order, and send items exactly as described will get greater visibility across the platform. Here’s the criteria:
    • One-time threshold: 
      • ✔️ Shipped 20 lifetime orders
    • Then, maintain on a rolling 90-day basis:
      • 📦 Ship at least 5 orders or hit $500 in sales
      • 🚚 Maintain a 2-day or less average ship time
      • 📉 Keep your cancellation rate and approved return case rate at 2% or less
  • Earn it, and your listings stand out. A trust signal to buyers that what they see is what they’ll get.
  • Be seen by more shoppers. Shoppers will be able to filter search results to find reliable sellers with a proven track record, an easy way to spot listings from sellers they can trust. For sellers, that means more visibility on the listings that are ready to sell.

This goes live in October, so sellers have the next 90 days to qualify. Curious where you stand? Check out our new Seller Tools > Posh Stats to find out. 

We’re committed to making Poshmark work better for sellers every day, and your feedback helps shape what comes next. We’re excited about where we’re headed, and we’ll keep sharing more along the way. Thank you for being part of our incredible seller community.

P.S. Got a minute? We’d love to hear what you think.

Seller update — July 15, 2026

What’s testing

Smarter Search Suggestions

We’re testing a more streamlined pre-search experience. People search isn’t going anywhere, it’s just moving: start typing and you’ll find it at the bottom of your autocomplete suggestions. Tap it to search profiles and closets exactly like before.

As part of this test, the People tab is moving off the pre-search page for now, so you won’t see the Posh Ambassador section there in the meantime.

Seller Update · July 9, 2026

What’s New: USPS Hazmat Policy Update

Starting July 12th, 2026, USPS is implementing a $50 Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) non-compliance fee for packages with improper hazardous materials labeling. Here’s what you need to know — and how Poshmark has you covered.

You’re fully covered through July 31, 2026
Poshmark absorbs 100% of any USPS hazmat fee — you pay nothing until August
Now → July 31
$0
Your cost if flagged
Poshmark covers 100%
August 1 onward
$5
Your cost if flagged
Poshmark covers 90%
Poshmark covers the remaining $45
The fee is easy to avoid
1
Inspect your box. The most common cause isn’t the item — it’s an old hazmat label on a reused box.
2
Remove or fully cover any markings before you ship — stickers, symbols, old barcodes.
3
Shipping electronics? Check the electronics shipping guide for lithium-ion battery requirements.

What to Do Before You Ship

The good news: this fee is easy to avoid. The most common cause isn’t the item inside — it’s reusing a box that still has old hazmat labels on it.

👀
Inspect your box for old labels
Check all sides for hazmat stickers, warning symbols, or old barcodes from previous shipments.
🧹
Remove or fully cover any markings
Completely blot out or remove all existing hazmat labels — partial coverage still counts as flagged.
📱
Shipping electronics?
Review the electronics shipping guide before packing — lithium-ion batteries have specific packaging requirements.
🛡️
Think you were charged by mistake?
Contact Poshmark Support and the team will look into it for you.

What Poshmark Sellers Need to Know

Sellers are responsible for shipping in compliance with USPS hazmat requirements and Poshmark’s Terms of Service, including the Prohibited Items Policy.

After August 1, 2026, if you are charged:

  • You’ll receive an email notification with order details and next steps.
  • $5 will be deducted from your redeemable balance, and Poshmark will pay USPS the remaining $45.
  • The charge appears as “USPS charge for hazmat noncompliance: $5.00” in your balance activity.
  • If your balance goes negative, it will automatically correct from your next sale or redemption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why am I being charged a USPS HAZMAT non-compliance fee?

USPS is charging $50 for each shipment flagged for hazmat non-compliance. In support of our seller community, Poshmark has you covered: through July 31, 2026, you pay $0 — Poshmark absorbs 100% of the fee. Starting August 1, your out-of-pocket cost is just $5 — Poshmark pays the remaining $45. Please note that the $5 fee is subject to change, and we will notify you in advance of any updates.

How long does Poshmark’s 100% coverage last?

Poshmark will cover 100% of the cost for any package postmarked through July 31, 2026. Starting August 1, 2026, the $5 seller portion applies. Please note this fee is subject to change, and we will notify you in advance of any updates.

What items are considered HAZMAT?

“HAZMAT” stands for hazardous materials. For online sellers this falls into two categories: regulated contents (perfume, nail polish, aerosol sprays, electronics with lithium-ion batteries) and reused boxes with old markings — even if your item is harmless, a box with an old hazmat sticker will be flagged.

What if I didn’t know my item was hazmat?

The most common cause isn’t the item itself — it’s reused packaging with old hazmat labels still on it. Check your box before you ship and remove or fully cover any existing hazmat markings. If you’re shipping electronics, review our electronics shipping guide.

What counts as a hazmat label?

Any label or marking on a package that indicates hazardous contents, including old labels from a previous shipment. The policy applies even if your item isn’t hazardous — a dress shipped in a box with a leftover hazmat sticker can still get flagged.

What if I think the charge is an error?

We’ve got your back. If you believe your package was mistakenly flagged, please reach out to Poshmark Support and our team will gladly look into it for you.

Does this apply to returns?

No. This fee applies to outbound seller shipments only.

Still have questions?

We’re here to help. Head over to our Support Center for more details.

What’s New

Posh LIVE Studio

Meet your new all-in-one hub for LIVE selling. Prep your item list, manage promos, run your show, and track sales and viewership from one place, so you can spend less time switching between tools and more time selling. Visit our support center for more details. Available on web only.

Full Screen Posh LIVE Viewing.

We’ve updated the Posh LIVE viewing experience to use more of your screen, creating a cleaner, more immersive way to shop and watch shows. 

Updated My Sales Dashboard

We’ve refreshed your My Sales dashboard with faster access to order actions, earnings, smarter filters, and bulk actions for up to 100 orders, making it easier to manage and fulfill your sales. Available on web only.

When Mercury Retrograde Meets the Resale Rack

Written by Lisa Stardust
Lisa Stardust is a NYC-based astrologer, tarot card reader, energy healer, manifestation guide, life coach, and best- selling author of Saturn Return Survival Guide: Navigating This Cosmic Rite of Passage and The Astrology Deck: Your Guide to the Meanings and Myths of the Cosmos, and The Love Deck.

There’s a particular panic that accompanies the phrase “Mercury Retrograde”. We are taught to expect missed flights, glitching group chats, exes resurfacing, and the emotional weather of inconvenience. But Retrogrades are less about destruction. They ask us to revisit what we overlooked, repair what we rushed past, and reconsider the way we get dressed. 

The cosmic phenomenon occurs when the planet Mercury slows down and moves at a slower speed relative to Earth. To us, it looks like the planet Mercury moonwalking in the sky—this is an optical illusion. Mercury is not moving in the opposite direction, but is sluggish. Astrologically, it urges us to chill and unwind, and also revisit and find beauty in the past. The astrological transit happens three to four times a year in different signs that urge us to reevaluate particular areas of our lives.

Mercury Retrograde begins today, June 29, and lasts through July 23. As the season’s most misunderstood moment arrives, I teamed up with Poshmark to help you shop according to the zodiac as you navigate this cosmic disruption.

As Mercury begins to backpedal (with pre and post retroshade swims extending the period from June 13 to 29 and July 23 to August 6), we need to ignite our ever-changing, evolving fashion senses. The planetary backsplash in Cancer is going to make us reevaluate our wardrobe to the tune of what’s old is new again. Mercury’s backspin exudes nostalgia, so enhancing our ‘fits with the best of the past is pivotal. Poshmark’s luxury vintage collection is your essential treasure trove for upgrading your look.

Here are some of my top vintage picks to pair with your sign, matched with pieces that speak to your elemental appetites.

Aries – Gucci

Aries, you’re known for your bold leadership and pioneering enthusiasm, making you especially well matched with Gucci. Much like your innate demeanor, Gucci has never been afraid to forge its own path, from introducing its now-signature bamboo handles in the 1940s to redefining modern luxury under Tom Ford’s visionary creative direction in the 1990s. For you, revisiting Gucci’s rich archive during Mercury Retrograde offers the perfect blend of luxury and inventiveness that motivates your sign to wear to showcase a top-notch look that cultivates refinery and confidence. 

Taurus – Miu Miu 

More often than not, your exacting and benevolent attitude leads you to understand others and yourself compassionately. Mercury Retrograde causes you to reevaluate the way you express yourself. You might find your tongue getting tied into knots over things you thought were going to be easy to explain, and the people with whom you typically mind-meld might miss a message or two. As Mercury stations direct, your ability to efficiently communicate will come back, and you and your one-on-ones will gain your telepathic powers once more, which is why wearing classic Miu Miu is the elegant statement you need to stand in your power and avoid miscommunications.

Gemini – Simone Rocha 

Being the chatterbox that you are, your wits and charm guide you toward knowing the latest trends. Adding contemporary pieces from Simone Rocha is never a bad idea. The clothes are totally worth their weight in gold — since you’re trying to be more demure and mindful in your purchases. They’ll stand the test of time, proving to be a good way to look like the fashionista you are and elevate your aura. You can look like a Park Avenue Princess with a rock-and-roll edge to honor your contrasting personality. Go for the haute glam that makes you take center stage with sequins, bows, and pizzazz. 

Cancer – Versace

You’re a sensitive crab with a heart of gold and a nurturing streak. Mercury Retrograde is going to douse your sense of self within a fog. You will question your flair, contemplate your appearance, and reconsider how you present yourself to the world. Your ego may need a pep talk, so wearing clothes that seem out of your wheelhouse will be beneficial. While doubting yourself can be troubling, trust that when the dust settles, you’ll see yourself with crystal clear eyes and lots of love with a hot and vibrant Versace dress that speaks the words you yearn to say. Think boldly and with vigor!

Leo – Burberry

Face the facts, Leo, you light up every room with your personality, but your passion for attention and flamboyance is about to change for a few weeks. Mercury is going to do a silent waltz backward through the most hidden chambers of your soul, encouraging you to reevaluate and reconsider the parts of yourself you rarely show to others. Allow yourself to review all the emotional recesses of your heart, and when your dreams seem most confusing, let their mysteries settle in your mind. You’ll find the key as soon as Mercury starts moving forward again, with Burberry clothes and accessories that help you get the pep back into your step and to regain your spirit in style.

Virgo – Christian Dior

Your virtue and patience are well known, especially when it comes to how you show up for others. As Mercury moves backward through the sky, you will be considering whether the community that surrounds you is the one you desire or the one that sprouted unintentionally. Focus on how you can still do good for the people you know need it, even when it feels like you’re not sure if you’re making a difference. When Mercury turns direct, you’ll receive some clarity on which team you truly belong to. There is no better way to activate and accomplish these goals than to dress the part with vintage Christian Dior. 

Libra – Celine 

Always one to radiate beauty and style, due to your fashionable and crafty eye, you’re  revamping your legacy and image through beautiful designs. Being the superstar that you are requires that you’re always on top of the latest trends that are hot on the scene, even when you’d rather be wearing polished outfits. Celine has the sophistication, touch of class and great tailoring perfect for you and will leave you feeling easy and breezy in the process of dressing up. 

Scorpio – Loewe 

Your Sun sign is known to be powerful and mystical, which allows you to persevere. It doesn’t matter whether or not Mercury Retrograde puts a damper on your summer vacation plans, because with Loewe in tow, you have the clothing, bags, and sunnies at your disposal to help you overcome the cosmic obstacles. Even if you forget your passport or miss your flight, you’ll be able to play the part of the ultimate vacationer and embrace adventure, as Loewe makes everything better. Sitting poolside with a cocktail in one hand and a book in the other, with Loewe, is an immense flex that is the highlight of the trip.

Sagittarius  – Simon Miller 

Your adventurous and exciting demeanor believes that a life without color would be boring for anyone, especially for someone as cheerful as you. The upcoming weeks suggest that you tone down your vivaciousness to avoid being in opposition with the status quo; however, you will opt not to. When people urge you to change your attitude, you debate their notions and push back by adorning your drawers with a breath of fresh air and passion from Simone Miller. The reason is that you are anything but boring and long to bring rizz to your vibe through unique prints and pigments. 

Capricorn – The Row

Pragmatic and graceful, you are mindful of others. Mercury is going to take the committed partnerships you have for a little backward tango, prompting you to reevaluate your boundaries. During this time, re-examine the social contracts you’ve created with your most dearest, and double-check intentions before you sign any new agreements or buy any clothing that isn’t vintage. When Mercury releases your partners and starts moving forward, you’ll find that the doubt has lifted and that you know exactly what you want. The Row is the perfect brand to help you find harmony and peace in your life and with others. 

Aquarius – Jacquemus 

You’re the innovative go-getter of the zodiac, who is always a cut above the rest. As Mercury begins another backward stride this summer, you will find yourself unsure if your fashions are in alignment with your daily activities, requiring you to make a few updates that enhance your sensational gear and garments this season. Fortunately, Jacquemus’ versatility is perfect for a local hang out, date night, and dinner with your besties. Mercury will move forward again soon, and at that point, you won’t want to do a rehaul of your clothes. It will only be Jacquemus from this moment forward. You’re onto something amazing, Aquarius!

Pisces Valentino

As a sensitive, intuitive, and imaginative water sign, you like to keep the vibes flowing. Being that you’re no stranger to pleasure and fun, this Mercury Retrograde is going to make you suds about whether you know what you actually desire. You may find yourself thinking about trying a new creative project or enjoying different flavors of the day; trust that the digging you’re doing in evaluating what you like and dislike will pay off. Once Mercury is direct, you’ll be able to take this new knowledge and make sure your needs are always met. ICYMI: This cosmic message translates to you wearing Valentino all the way, Pisces!