Amazon told sellers it would protect their account from fallout from the recent CrowdStrike IT outage, which CNN said had been described as “the largest IT outage in history” that could cost Fortune 500 companies alone over $5 billion in Read more
Amazon grew North American sales 9% in the second quarter of 2024, year-over-year, and grew International sales 7% in Q2 (or 10% excluding changes in foreign exchange rates). Worldwide paid units grew 11% in the quarter, and third-party sellers accounted Read more
Amazon is running a Labor Day sale beginning August 26, 2024, and invited sellers to submit deals to participate. “These time-bound promotional offers can increase product discoverability and sales,” it said. The Amazon Labor Day sale runs through September 3, Read more
Etsy is launching a paid membership program for buyers called Etsy Insiders, offering free shipping and other benefits. And while Etsy will obtain membership fees and will subsidize the free shipping, it will rely on sellers to offer exclusive discounts Read more
