Amazon Seller News
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UPDATED: Battle for Last-Mile Logistics Heats Up as Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery Network
UPDATE 11/24/2023: In a strategic move to fortify its last-mile delivery capabilities, Walmart is set to roll out 40 additional parcel delivery stations by the end of 2023, revolutionizing the online shopping experience for customers. In a blog post, Walmart US SVP of Transportation and Delivery, Jennifer McKeehan, notes that these stations are designed not […] Read More
Register for Amazon Seller Wallet By November 30 to Unlock Cost Savings
Making or receiving payments in foreign currency often entails fees that can erode your profits. Luckily, there are various strategies to mitigate charges associated with cross-border foreign currency payments, one of which is by signing up for Amazon Seller Wallet (ASW). Receive reduced fees for the first year when you sign up by November 30th. […] Read More
Updated: Bid for a Higher Inventory Limit with FBA Capacity Manager
Update 11/17/2023: In a surprising move, Amazon has reportedly slashed the capacity limits of some sellers without prior notice, leading to potential financial implications and operational challenges. One seller, who initially had a capacity limit of approximately 800 cubic feet in October, found himself grappling with a sudden reduction to just under 400 cubic feet […] Read More
Shop Socially: Amazon and Meta Team Up for One-Click Social Commerce
In an unprecedented move, Meta teamed up with Amazon to introduce a new feature that allows Facebook and Instagram users to effortlessly fuse their accounts with Amazon, revolutionizing the online shopping experience within their favorite social apps. By linking Facebook and Instagram accounts directly to Amazon, the two tech giants have unlocked on-platform purchasing capabilities […] Read More
4 Updates to Amazon Seller-Fulfilled Prime
In case you missed it, Amazon has recently reopened its Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP) program with “new standards in place” which the retail giant stated have been designed to provide sellers with an even better experience and enhanced opportunities, though some sellers do not agree. What’s New? 1. SFP fee has been removed As of October […] Read More
Updated: New Amazon Features, Updates and Requirements
Update 10/20/2023: Amazon has just updated their product listing attribute requirements and several sellers aren’t happy about it. In an effort to enhance the quality of listings, Amazon’s making some changes to the Add Products and Add Products via Upload tools within Seller Central. According to the retailer, the inclusion of product attributes can significantly […] Read More
New Security Issues Leave Many Sellers Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
An urgent security alert issued by Rafelson Law Firm and SellerBasics.com on October 13th highlights a noticeable increase in unauthorized account access incidents. Rafelson recently noticed a significant uptick in account hacking cases hitting his desk and decided to dig in. His team uncovered some new methods hackers are using on sellers who are inadvertently […] Read More
The Covert Amazon Program That Could Be Costing You Thousands
Amazon is reportedly auto-enrolling some select sellers in its new inbound shipping solution, the FBA Multiple Destinations Program. In his recent Amazon-focused newsletter, AUKO eCommerce Founder and Amazon expert, Jon Derkits, reveals that the program goes back as far as 2021. Amazon allegedly “opted sellers in to the program, sending easily overlooked emails like the […] Read More
FTC Proposes a New Rule to Rein In Fake Reviews
Update 10/17/2023: An alliance of cross-industry leaders, including Amazon, is coming together to ensure the integrity of online reviews. Coalition for Trusted Reviews Amazon is collaborating with Booking.com, Expedia Group, Glassdoor, Tripadvisor, and Trustpilot to introduce the first global Coalition for Trusted Reviews. Their goal is to: For quite some time, online marketplaces have grappled […] Read More