Amanda Horner took over the family business in 2014 and has grown sales by exploiting online channels. But this is no ordinary business. Her father, Dr. Cannon, invented a pillow to give his dermatology patients relief from a condition called Read more
Amazon is offering a special Prime membership rate to recipients of Medicaid, it announced on its blog. Medicaid recipients are now eligible for Prime for $5.99 per month. To qualify for a $5.99 monthly Prime membership, customers must have a Read more
Amazon made a change to its returns policy for apparel sellers, and according to one seller, it’s having an unintended consequence: she’s no longer offering exchanges as a result of the new system. Zu Adams sells apparel on Amazon and Read more
Amazon will build its first fulfillment center located in the state of Missouri, it announced on Wednesday. The 800,000 square-foot fulfillment center will pick, pack and ship small items such as books, electronics and toys. Amazon currently operates a sortation Read more
Amazon has banned CBD products (cannabis compound) in Germany, according to Wortfilter. We’ve sent an inquiry to Amazon asking about the report. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in the cannabis plant (marijuana), and you can find many products listed Read more
Amazon acquired GameSparks, a technology company used by game-makers. TechCrunch had reported the acquisition in July, but confirmation of the deal only came this week. A page on the GameSparks site showcases how a popular gaming powerhouse uses its services: Read more
Amazon is in talks with banks to work on a customized branded service for its customers, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing “people familiar with the matter.” “The talks with financial firms are focused on creating a product that Read more
Amazon is raising fees for sellers who use FBA fulfillment and introduced a new policy in an effort to optimize space in its warehouse. Sellers already know not to take a “send it and forget it” approach to using Amazon Read more
Amazon launched two paid coaching programs for US sellers this year. The Amazon Marketplace Starter program costs $700/month for 3 months, while Amazon Marketplace Growth costs between $2,500 – $5,000/month for 12 months. Both programs offer personalized coaching, training, and Read more
Amazon announced new tools to help advertisers manage their daily budgets for Sponsored Product campaigns. The new notifications and tailored recommendations are designed to keep merchants’ ad campaigns live throughout the day. Advertising is a growing source of revenue for Read more
