Amazon is introducing “star-only” seller feedback ratings on Monday, August 4th, calling it a “simplified” submission experience that could help sellers receive more seller ratings faster. Previously buyers had to leave comments along with their star ratings for sellers (as Read more
In January, Amazon told sellers who use Fulfillment By Amazon that it would stop offering optional, fee-based prep services for sharp objects beginning in April. On Monday, Amazon informed sellers it would stop offering prep services altogether beginning January 1, Read more
Amazon saw a 9% increase in the sale of used products and returns in Europe in 2024, surpassing 2 billion euros. The online market for secondhand goods in Europe is worth 21.6 billion euros, Amazon said, with over two out Read more
Amazon unveiled a new “Fee Explainer” tool to help sellers better understand the fees that it charges to their selling accounts. It explained the Fee Explainer in a post on the Amazon Seller Announcement board. “For each fee type, the Read more
McDonald’s launched a program for Amazon delivery drives across the US this summer, giving them perks – including bathroom breaks. The fast-food chain launched the Amazon Last Mile Driver Program in June in conjunction with Amazon. According to McDonald’s executive Read more
Amazon wrapped up its 4-day Prime Day holiday on Friday and said independent sellers had record sales during the event. It also gave a shoutout to Amazon Haul, its low-price, direct-to-consumer marketplace that is modeled after rivals Temu and Shein. Read more
The government sent warning letters to four companies that claim their consumer goods are of US origin, reminding them to comply with the FTC’s “Made in USA” requirements. The Federal Trade Commission also sent letters to Amazon and Walmart regarding Read more
Amazon created an ecommerce “holiday” as other marketplaces and retailers join in on the Prime Day sales event that is happening this week. And according to Adobe’s Prime predictions, sales generated this week will be the equivalent of two Black Read more
Amazon said customers reported an 80% increase in impersonation scams surrounding last year’s Prime Day sale, and it is working to get the word out to shoppers to remain on their guard and be suspicious of messages purportedly coming from Read more
Amazon gave sellers some positive news this week. Beginning June 20, it will increase the maximum box length for FBA orders from 25 inches to 36 inches. (One seller responding to the news asked if Amazon meant July 20th, or Read more
