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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
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
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
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
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
UPDATE 09/21/2023: In a rare move, Amazon has dropped its plan to impose a 2% fee on sellers who use Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP). 🤯 The company had initially scheduled to initiate this fee on October 1st, in addition to the existing 8% to 15% commission it levies on all sellers. According to documents referenced […] Read More
Here’s the latest on Amazon’s suite of products and services, including upcoming changes to the FBA removals policy. 1. Set competitive prices with new Similar Product dashboard Amazon just launched a new dashboard that allows you to compare the prices of up to 5 similar products being sold on Amazon.com. Think of it as your […] Read More
Sellers may soon not be the only ones bearing the brunt of Amazon’s restructuring efforts to boost profits. The retail giant is reportedly testing a higher free shipping minimum for some non-Prime customers and charging Prime members a fee for in-garage deliveries beyond the designated Amazon Delivery day. While this may help Amazon generate an […] Read More
UPDATE 08/30/2023: 📣 It’s official! Shopify announced on Wednesday that Amazon will release Buy with Prime in the platform’s app ecosystem, marking a ceasefire between the two eCommerce giants. For Prime customers, this collaboration holds the potential for a more dependable checkout and delivery experience across a wider array of retail brands outside of Amazon. […] Read More