Congrats, you made it to the end of the week without your listings mysteriously disappearing (we hope).
Here’s the chaos, triumphs, and “wait, what?!” moments from ecommerce.
AMAZON NEWS
Amazon now controls roughly 40% of U.S. ecommerce, and third-party sellers move nearly 62% of the units.
That's a massive scale, and when Amazon scales, enforcement doesn’t just grow with it. It tightens. Fast.
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💬 SellerBites’ take
Amazon’s systems don’t weigh intent, history, or context. If your listings, documents, or claims aren’t airtight, the algorithm won’t give you grace.
Sellers must operate as if enforcement is inevitable: precise language, current documentation, and contingency plans for sudden downtime.
The real risk isn’t suspension, it’s assuming you’ll get a warning first.
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BITES OF THE WEEK
BLACK MARKET
You know that sinking feeling when you do everything right… and it still goes wrong?
That’s exactly what happened to one seller when a $200+ order marked delivered, photo proof on the doorstep… and Amazon still refunded the buyer.
🍪 Quick bits
💬 SellerBites’ take
Even when you dot every “i” and cross every “t,” Amazon can favor buyers, especially on high-ticket items. Porch piracy, buyer abuse, and automated reversals all hit sellers first.
If you sell expensive or theft-prone items, build potential losses into margins. Use Buy Shipping, insure shipments, and respond quickly to claims.
Proof matters, but it won’t always protect you.
HOT TOPIC
Trump warned of steep tariffs on Canadian goods after Canada struck a tentative trade deal with China, raising a major red flag for supply chains in 2026.
Just recently, threats of 50% tariffs on Canadian planes were also floated. Even as a threat, it’s enough to shift pricing and sourcing plans.
🍪 Quick bits
💬 SellerBites’ take
Not official yet, but uncertainty is already hitting costs, inventory, and pricing. Sellers using Canadian suppliers should check margins, explore alternatives, and watch Q1 trade updates.
Tip: Even preliminary trade threats can ripple quickly through supply chains, early contingency planning can save both cash and headaches.
