In today’s guest column, product content management expert Mike Lapchick pulls no punches about what he sees as the poor quality of product information on the Amazon marketplace. The CEO of Shotfarm believes that allowing sellers to pose as brands and upload Read more
Amazon experienced an intermittent problem with its search engine on Wednesday, and some sellers said it contributed to slower sales for their items on the marketplace, though it’s tough to measure such anecdotal reports. The issue did not impact the Read more
Amazon made a second announcement this week impacting third-party merchant fees: on Thursday, it said it will change the way it calculates something called High-Volume Fees. The sellers who fear they are the hardest hit are sellers of items that Read more
Amazon uses artificial intelligence (AI) to power its search and product recommendation systems, and now other companies will be able to use it and tinker with the sophisticated technology. Wired reported on Monday that Amazon unveiled the open source AI framework Read more
Amazon UK is seeking models to strut their stuff while wearing the latest fashion available on Amazon, but only the furry, winged, or scaly need apply. Pet owners can submit their critters to become the Face of Amazon Pets. Amazon Read more
Amazon opened its Prime Video streaming service to video providers and self-publishers on Tuesday. Some are comparing it to Google’s YouTube video service, and it will be interesting to see how retailers and brands use the new program. Amazon Video Read more
Amazon has launched a repricing tool in beta mode that could have a big impact. Why? Prices change quickly on Amazon as new merchants and new inventory enter the market, other inventory is sold or exits, and conditions change. Sellers Read more
Readers are responding to our coverage of Amazon UPC code requirements. As we noted in this recent blog post, while Amazon already works to keep its catalog clean, sellers are reporting that Amazon is expanding its crackdown on incorrect UPC codes. Read more
Brands are playing catchup on Amazon, and as they look to control their product pages, they’re going up against third-party merchants. A recent post details strategies brands are using to win the Buy box and get the sale. Analytics firm Read more
Amazon is offering customers in the UK an option to purchase product protection. Amazon Protect is an add-on to the manufacturer’s guarantee that provides a choice of protection against accidental damage, breakdown and theft. Amazon Protect is available for mobile Read more
