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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As recently announced, Amazon faces an upcoming legal showdown against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general who sued the company on Tuesday over alleged abusive practices that harm competition, raise prices, and hinder innovation. Making the Case The agency takes action against anticompetitive practices as violations of Section 5 of the […] Read More
On September 12, Amazon and Flexport unveiled new offerings designed to assist sellers in seamlessly connecting their global shipping needs with US warehousing and fulfillment services. However, many sellers have a lingering doubt whether the two logistics giants can really bring together the various supply chain links needed to fulfill their factory-to-porch delivery promise. Hence […] Read More
UPDATE 09/21/2023: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally allowed UPS and Zipline to fly commercial drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of ground operators, a landmark decision that opens up many opportunities for operators, sellers, and consumers. What is BVLOS? BVLOS refers to drone operations conducted beyond the direct visual observation of […] Read More