TikTok might finally have a new owner, at least according to Donald Trump.
After months of delays, extensions, and trade drama, Trump teased that a deal is in the works, with “a group of very wealthy people” ready to buy the app. But with TikTok’s September deadline looming and tensions with China still high, the clock is ticking.
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BLACK MARKET
Picture this: you finally get the dreaded notification that your lost FBA inventory has been found. Relief, right? Well… not exactly—for some sellers.
eCommerceBytes revealed a frustrating truth: Amazon’s “found” inventory often triggers reverse reimbursements, disposal fees, and zero sales.
🏷️ Cost of “found” inventory
Here’s the brutal cycle sellers say they’re caught in:
😖Just like what happened to these to stand outs:
🫵 Amazon finds it, you fund it
Once Amazon marks inventory as “sellable,” it’s back on you—expired, seasonal, or not. And with March 2025’s shift to reimburse at manufacturing cost, sellers are losing more upfront and again when refunds get reversed.
No exceptions for perishables. No relief for timing. Just the bill—twice.
TOGETHER WITH WALMART MARKETPLACE
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BITES OF THE WEEK
AMAZON NEWS
With Prime Day just a few days away, sellers are racing to secure visibility—but many are unknowingly overspending on Amazon PPC.
According to intelliRANK, inefficient campaigns are costing sellers up to 40% more than necessary. Here’s what their analysis found:
⏰ Why the clock's ticking
Click prices are already rising, and with Prime Day just days away, waiting could cost you sales. Sellers who don’t audit their PPC before July 8 risk missing five or six figures in potential revenue.
CASH CORNER
The sales surge is great. The fees? Not so much. If you don’t know what each sale is really earning you, Prime Day could feel more like break-even day.
TechRepublic can help you fix that.
🧮 Estimate fees
Before you hit “list,” run this quick profit check:
Too much math? Use Amazon’s profitability calculator to speed it up.
🔧 Shrink seller fees
Use these tactics to stay lean:
Prime Day is a chance to cash in, unless your fees eat the profits first. Know your numbers, trim the waste, and don’t let Amazon’s cut turn your best day into a wash. 💧