Category: Amazon

  • Why Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) Program is Here to Stay and How Should Sellers Prepare

    In this article we explain how Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) is here to stay and dive into how SFP is no longer a backup in case of an FBA emergency, but an essential alternative strategy to save costs and achieve faster deliveries. We discuss Amazon’s key struggles with Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA). We also…

  • Empowering Sellers: Amazon’s Enhanced Control Over Generic Product Listings

    Amazon has rolled out enhanced protection for generic product listings. These are products without a recognizable brand affiliation. By labeling a product “Generic”, sellers gain exclusive edit control on its detail page, although some restrictions apply.

  • Introducing the “Buy with Prime” App for Shopify Merchants

    In a significant move for e-commerce, Shopify and Amazon have unveiled the ‘Buy with Prime’ app. This feature allows Amazon sellers to market their products on personal websites while still granting customers the beloved Amazon Prime perks, including quick shipping and hassle-free returns.

  • SFP Program Update: Amazon Introduces 2% Fee; New Enrollment Begins October 1, 2023

    Amazon has revealed a change to its Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) program, introducing a 2% fulfillment fee for members (before, participation in the program was free). The tech giant cites the need to offset the costs of developing and managing the SFP program as the reason behind this fee implementation. In addition to the new…

  • Amazon Announces Seasonal Fulfillment Fees for 2023 Holiday Season

    Amazon recently shared updates regarding its Holiday Peak Fulfillment Fee for the FBA program. This annual fee will be effective from October 15, 2023, to January 14, 2024. Aiming to cover the augmented costs of fulfillment and transportation during the bustling holiday season, this fee aligns with those other leading carriers impose. Notably, the 2023…

  • Low-Price FBA fees

    Amazon has announced the end of its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) Small and Light program, set to be replaced by Low-Price FBA rates effective August 29, 2023. The move aims to simplify the selling process by introducing lower FBA rates for all items priced below $10, while maintaining the fast FBA delivery speeds that customers…

  • Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime: New Enrollments Reopening in 2023

    Amazon has announced that new seller enrollment for the Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) program will reopen later this year. Originally launched in 2015, SFP has undergone significant improvements to enhance the Prime customer experience. Sellers interested in joining, your patience is about to pay off. Stay tuned for more details on the enrollment process.

  • New Feature: Add Videos to Your Amazon Listings

    Amazon has introduced a new feature that lets you add videos to your product listings, a strategic move to boost sales, improve conversion, and minimize returns. All sellers, with or without brand registration, can use this feature after selling on Amazon for three months or more.

  • Amazon Pay Adds Flexible Payment Options

    Amazon first incorporated Affirm in 2021. Now, they’ve expanded the buy-now-pay-later service to all eligible U.S. retailers using Amazon Pay. This service, known as Adaptive Checkout, provides customers with the flexibility to make biweekly or monthly payments for purchases over $50, with annual percentage rates starting at zero.

  • Amazon’s Brand Story Feature: A Powerful Tool for Your Business

    Amazon recently reminded sellers of its ‘Brand Story’ feature, which allows sellers to add information about their business directly on their product detail pages. Sellers can share their brand story, highlight product lines, and link to their Amazon brand store or product detail pages (for example, Walker Edison Store’s products). This tool complements A+ Content,…