Are you ready for Prime Day?
In an article posted on Bloomberg, Wedbush Securities Inc. analyst Michael Pachter estimated that Amazon sales on Prime Day were around $4.2 billion. If you
Prime Day deal submission deadline
The deadline for submitting Prime Day deals is rapidly approaching. Prime Day is an excellent time to pick up sales on Amazon, so it is
Amazon private label success
According to a study by Marketplace Pulse, a New York based e-commerce research firms, Amazon’s private label brands are not a significant threat to established
Amazon ends “Price Parity Agreements”
In an announcement earlier this month, Amazon said it would no longer force 3rd party sellers to price their products lower on Amazon than any
Amazon considering launching a new grocery store
According to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal, Amazon is considering expanding its brick and mortar presence by launching a new chain of
Amazon Ordering Suspensions Explained
You may have heard recently that Amazon shut off thousands of vendors. Though it appears this decision has been reversed, we’d like to share the
Target Launches 3rd Party Marketplace
In a move to gain ground on Amazon’s marketplace, Target has rolled out an expanded 3rd party marketplace called “Target+”. This invite only platform features
Amazon’s Sustainability Initiatives
In November of 2014, Amazon rolled out a long-term commitment to achieve 100% renewable energy for their AWS infrastructure around the world. Over the last
Amazon clamps down on Counterfeit listings
Amazon has announced a new tool for First Party (1P) sellers to help police counterfeit items. An invite only program called “Project Zero” gives brands
Amazon Advertising “New-to-Brand” Metric
In 2019, Amazon started tracking “New-to-brand” sales through their advertising console. The New-to-brand metrics determine whether an ad-attributed purchase was made by an existing customer
Fake Amazon Reviews Prompt FTC Action
In a statement issued on February 26th, the Federal Trade Commission announced the “first legal challenge of a marketer’s use of paid fake reviews on
Amazon’s War on “CRaP”
After years of prioritizing growth over profit, Amazon has shifted their priority in the U.S. from selection to profitability. “CRaP” is an internal acronym for
Doing More with Less
On December 26th, Amazon announced yet another record-breaking Holiday sales season. While this news itself is noteworthy, and we shared updates about this in last
Amazon Ships in Own Container Packaging Changes
Amazon announced in late 2018 that packages over 18” by 14” by 8” would require either Tier 2: Ships in Own Container (SIOC) or Tier
French Taxes on Big Tech
When progress on a proposed EU-wide tax on large tech corporations stalled in late 2018, and movement slowed on a Franco-German joint “Tech Ad-Tax”, French
New E-commerce Restrictions Will Impede Amazon’s Growth in India
Effective February 1, 2019, the Indian government will be banning e-commerce companies from selling products where they have an equity interest. This will be especially
Amazon Seller Central Referral Fee Changes for 2019
Early in 2019, Amazon will be rolling out fee changes in Seller Central: FBA Inventory Storage Fees: February 15th, 2019 FBA Fulfillment Fees: February 19th,
Amazon Third Party Seller War Tactics
The third-party (3P) marketplace on Amazon has been a competitive place for sellers since it opened. New strategies have emerged that make the competition on
Amazon Continues Expanding into Private Label Brands
As of writing this article, Amazon is selling its own products in 8 categories with 135 private label brands and 322 exclusive brands. In December,
Amazon and the “Turkey 5”
Amazon announced on Tuesday the 27th that Cyber Monday and Black Friday broke past records as the biggest shopping day in the 24-year history of
Amazon HQ2 Announced
After a 14-month search, and more than 230 cities vying for Amazon offices, offering everything from tax incentives to naming rights, the company has zeroed