Ecommerce Industry News
Amazon is testing a program that will help shoppers identify products from small businesses – however, only brands and artisans qualify for the program. Sellers who own their own brand and meet the eligibility criteria […]
Amazon Handmade is running a new campaign in the UK featuring low-priced goods with a tie-in to Mother’s Day. The “Pocket Money Range” features products for sale that cost less than £7. The selection of […]
Amazon sellers in the US sold an average of 11,500 products per minute during the holidays, the company said in a post-Christmas post lauding its “partnership” with sellers, writing, “Together, we make a great team.” […]
Amazon Handmade is forcing artisan sellers to change their branded URLs. In this week’s announcement, it was clear Amazon knows the hassle that entails, noting sellers will have to change any marketing references to their […]
Black Friday deals in early October? “Amazon kicked off the 2021 holiday season by unveiling Black Friday-worthy deals and giving customers options to shop and save starting now,” a spokesperson told EcommerceBytes today. Technically Black […]
Amazon posted a reminder to UK sellers that makers of handmade toys and games must comply with government regulations in addition to its own guidelines. Thursday’s announcement follows below: Handmade Toys and Games guidelinesAs a […]
Amazon celebrated the 5-year anniversary of its Handmade marketplace by awarding five sellers $15,000 each. Amazon said that since the launch of its Handmade store in 2015, over 100 artisans have surpassed $1 million in […]
Amazon promoted its Handmade marketplace on its corporate blog on Wednesday, and made it easier for shoppers to find local and regional artisans. “To help connect customers with local small businesses across the U.S., Amazon […]
The top categories on Amazon Handmade are Home, Jewelry, and Accessories, and California, Arizona, North Carolina, Michigan, and Pennsylvania are among the top states with the highest population of “makers” (artisans, crafters, and artists) selling […]
Sellers in certain categories often feel they’re given short shrift – for example, sellers of handmade goods. So artisans who sell on Amazon may be pleased to learn the company is showing them some love […]