Category: Amazon

  • Amazon Launches Direct-From-China Marketplace

    Amazon is launching a new online store featuring low-cost items shipped directly from China. This move is in response to competition from retailers like Shein and Temu, who offer cheaper prices and are gaining traction with U.S. consumers.

  • What is Amazon Vendor, Pros and Cons, and How to Become One

    Amazon Vendor is a program where Amazon purchases products from manufacturers and distributors at wholesale prices. Amazon then sells these products directly to customers. Unlike Amazon Seller Central, where sellers manage their own listings and pricing, Amazon Vendor allows Amazon to control the entire sales process.

  • Amazon Expands Subscribe & Save to Seller-Fulfilled Orders

    Amazon is set to expand its popular Subscribe & Save program to include seller-fulfilled products starting June 27, 2024. This expansion allows sellers to offer discounts on frequently purchased items with the convenience of auto-delivery, driving repeat purchases and boosting brand growth.

  • Amazon Expands to South Africa

    On May 7th, Amazon expanded its global footprint by launching in South Africa, marking its first entry into sub-Saharan Africa. This move increases Amazon’s active markets to 22 worldwide. The launch was significantly delayed, coming over a year later than initially planned, due to shifting priorities within Amazon. Notably, 2023 marked a year without expansion…

  • Amazon Adds 5 Million New Sellers Over the Last 6 Years

    Marketplace Pulse research indicates that Amazon has added nearly 5 million new sellers since 2018, affirming its status as the top choice for global entrepreneurs. Each day, approximately 2,000 sellers join the platform, though this significant expansion often goes unnoticed by everyday shoppers. About 40% of these new sellers are based in the U.S., with…

  • Fulfill TikTok Shop Orders Using Amazon FBA/MCF

    GeekSeller has a robust system for automated order fulfillment with Amazon MCF. We noticed some interest among our users in fulfilling TikTok orders with Amazon FBA inventory, so we wanted to talk a bit more about this option. In this post, we will briefly explain the integration and how it works.

  • Two-factor authentication now required for Amazon Seller Central

    Starting March 28, 2024, Seller Central will require identity verification via a mobile number or an authenticator app for sign-in, enhancing security against fraudulent access. Users without two-step verification set up will be guided to add a mobile device upon sign-in. Alternatively, users can opt for an authenticator app through “Login Settings” for convenience and…

  • Amazon made its FBA New Selection program easier to join

    Starting March 1, 2024, sellers don’t need as high of a score to get in. This score, called the Inventory Performance Index (IPI), measures how well sellers manage their inventory. Before, you needed a score of 400, but now 300 is enough. Amazon did this to encourage more sellers to offer new products. They’re also…

  • Amazon is expanding its “Ships in Product Packaging” program, and you get discounts for joining it

    Amazon is rolling out a plan to ship items in their original packaging. Starting February 5, 2024, all third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada using Amazon’s Fulfillment service can join the “Ships in Product Packaging” program, which sends products in the manufacturer’s packaging, avoiding extra Amazon packaging. Sellers who participate can also get a…

  • Amazon Posts

    I have recently been hearing about Amazon Posts, the new way in 2024 for brand-registered sellers to share unique lifestyle images and product-related content through a feed. This feed is shown on your product detail pages in the “Inspiration from this brand” section. Although the feature was introduced in Dec 2022, it appears to have…