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Amazon’s New 90% On-Time Delivery Policy

Amazon is updating its on-time delivery rate (OTDR) policy, effective September 25, 2024. Sellers must maintain at least a 90% OTDR for seller-fulfilled products. Changes include updated transit time settings from August 25, 2024, and automated handling time from September 25, 2024. Sellers using Shipping Settings Automation, Automated Handling Time, and Amazon Buy Shipping will get OTDR protection. Further details and recommendations will be provided via email to affected sellers.

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Less than 1% of U.S. Amazon sellers operate outside North America

If you have a unique branded product, expanding internationally can be a great move. But if you’re reselling items that can easily be bought from China, or if competitors can quickly offer similar products from China in their regions, it might not be worth the effort. According to Marketplace Pulse, among U.S. Amazon sellers: 12% sell on Amazon Canada, 5% sell on Amazon Mexico, often using Remote Fulfillment with FBA.

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Prime Day Sales Hit $14B in the US

Amazon Prime Day shoppers in the US spent more than $14 billion during this year’s 48-hour sales event, marking an 11% increase from last year, according to Adobe Analytics. Amazon described the event as the “biggest Prime Day shopping event ever,” with record sales and more items sold than any previous Prime Day event.

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EU to Eliminate €150 Duty-Free Threshold for Imports

There were two billion parcels under this limit arriving in 2023 in Europe, which put a huge strain on customs. As reported by Financial Times, the EU is set to impose customs duties on low-cost goods from Chinese online retailers like Temu, SHEIN, and AliExpress, scrapping the €150 duty-free threshold. I guess it’s just a matter of time before we see this coming to the US.

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New Opportunity for Collectibles Sellers on Walmart

Walmart is launching a special Collectibles Experience for sellers, featuring 0% referral fees from July 1 to September 30, 2024. This initiative offers flexible return policies, preorder options, and a new grading system for trading cards and comic books. It’s an excellent opportunity for sellers of vintage and pre-loved items in categories like toys, media, trading cards, and sports memorabilia to expand their reach.

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