Amazon buyers are complaining over what they call “bait-and-switch” pricing in the Subscribe & Save program. “People are thinking they are getting this great deal unless they check their statement,” a reader told EcommerceBytes. The Subscribe & Save program lets Read more
Amazon is in trouble with UK regulators over the way it displays free shipping on product pages. It’s another warning to all merchants about how they display pricing and product information to consumers. The Advertising Standards Authority, UK’s independent agency Read more
There’s a lot of talk about the “race to the bottom” in price on Amazon thanks to fierce competition in most categories. Some third-party merchants responded by colluding to limit price competition, according to the US and UK governments, which Read more
Amazon has changed the way it displays pricing, according to the New York Times. While it used to show how much an item was reduced from list price, Amazon has now dropped any mention of a list price, displaying only the Read more
A company that helps big brands monitor pricing compliance has been sold. Market Track acquired Channel IQ for an undisclosed sum, the companies announced on Thursday. Headquartered in Chicago, Market Trackprovides subscription-based advertising, promotions, ecommerce and pricing intelligence solutions. Clients use 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
Will Seippel is on a mission, and he’s open to trying a new and very different approach to help him achieve it. As founder and CEO of WorthPoint Corporation, he’s working to improve the pricing transparency that exists between sellers Read more
Is it cheaper to buy goods online? A recent report found that 75% of the items its authors reviewed were for sale at the same price online and offline. Anthem Marketing Solutions regularly compares online and in-store pricing of consumer Read more
Online merchants are vulnerable to price wars from overeager competitors who want to gain market share and get sales at any cost. Dave Leonard faced this problem with his aftermarket car parts business, so he created a solution and is Read more
Amazon is pushing sellers to price low, at least during the holidays in Europe. Citing the poor shopping experience that higher prices can cause, Amazon sent the following letter to a European seller in the Toy category this month: “You are receiving Read more
