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
Walmart is kicking off its annual July sales event on July 8 and it will run for 6 days, compared to Amazon Prime Day which also kicks off on July 8 but runs for 4 days. Another difference between the Read more
Amazon is okay with sellers using its Multi Channel Fulfillment service (MCF) to fulfill orders placed by Walmart customers – and as of May 15, Walmart is okay with that too. But Walmart is likewise happy to fulfill Amazon orders Read more
Walmart had given its sellers official permission to use Amazon MCF (Multi Channel Fulfillment) when it updated its Shipping & Fulfillment policy last month. Now Amazon is running a promotion to attract Walmart sellers to the Amazon fulfillment program. Amazon Read more
You might not think of Walmart when you’re shopping for a Rolex watch, but the retailer told shareholders last week that its Marketplace platform saw 200% growth year-to-date in its pre-loved luxury fashion segment. It’s continuing to pursue the strategy Read more
Walmart is holding its annual sale for members of its Plus membership program (Walmart+) the first week in May, which is more than two months before Amazon is expected to hold its annual Prime Day event in July. Walmart+ Week Read more
Amazon confirmed this week what we told readers in mid-February: it’s kicking off its second annual week-long “Big Spring Sale” in the US on March 25 that will run through March 31st. Walmart and eBay are also running sales overlapping Read more
Walmart announced earnings on Thursday and credited third-party sellers and high-income customers for the 20% growth in its US ecommerce sales in its 4th quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 ended January 31, 2025, its eleventh consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Read more
Amazon and Walmart issued press releases on Monday to announce their upcoming Black Friday deals, and both marketplaces promoted their free-shipping subscription membership programs. Walmart is offering a 50% discount on its Walmart+ plan from October 28 through December 2, Read more
Walmart is offering shoppers a more generous holiday returns policy than its rival Amazon. Walmart told sellers: “From October 1 through December 31, 2024, all items purchased in-store or online can be returned until January 31, 2025 – excluding wireless Read more
