Amazon pulls plug on $8M “life-saving” scamIf your brain’s in weekend mode already, we get it. Here’s the bite-sized version of the week you missed. BLACK MARKET Amazon just kicked another batch of bad actors off its marketplace, this time over a so-called[...]
Amazon raises FBA fees calling it "efficiency"What do fees, fakes, and fans have in common? They all made headlines this week, and yes, Amazon’s in the middle of it. CASH CORNER It’s official, Amazon’s breaking its no-fee-hike streak. According to PYMNTS, after a quiet[...]
Amazon rolls out Seller Challenge for second appealsAmazon just learned the hard way that words matter. 🫣 After a CBC probe got “wife beater” tank tops pulled, sellers are on notice, watch your listings, because one bad keyword can hit harder than any policy violation. AMAZON NEWS[...]
Did the algorithm turn against this seller?First came the rush of success. 🎉 Then came the ghost town. What happened next has sellers wondering if Amazon decides when the party’s over. SELLERBITES INBOX An Amazon seller (OP) asked: How can a product go from selling out[...]
Trump hits "reboot" on the trade warWhat’s a Monday if not ecommerce’s favorite day to test our margins? The coffee’s strong, the dashboards are blinking, and somewhere in Seattle, an algorithm just changed again. Let’s get into it. ☕ HOT TOPIC After months of[...]
All I want for Christmas is a $253B sales surgeHey, our weekly roundup, SellerBites Wrapped, is back. Another week, another Amazon plot twist… actually, three of them. Let’s get you caught up. HOT TOPIC The holiday rush is here, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest digital[...]
Sellers are losing thousands to Amazon's off-site ad machineIt’s the end of the week, but Amazon clearly didn’t get the memo, everything just keeps coming in hot. ♨️ BLACK MARKET Amazon sellers are waking up to hidden off-Amazon ad spend quietly draining their budgets. According to My[...]
Amazon Brand Registry breaches might be an inside jobAmazon is blurring the lines between tech, retail, and healthcare once again. This time with in-office kiosks that dispense prescription drugs within minutes. 💊 BLACK MARKET Multiple sellers have lost control of their brands overnight,[...]
How a rookie’s “wing it” plan made $3K in 30 daysSome sellers plan every move. Others improvise their way to profit. Here’s how a first-time seller “winged it” to a $2.7K month, and what made it work. SELLER CONFESSIONS An Amazon seller (OP) confessed: Their first month[...]
Amazon's new DD+7 policy has sellers waitingHappy Monday! The week is fresh, opportunities are endless, and yes, your to-do list is probably already glaring at you. We’ve packed this issue with must-know updates to help you sell smarter, plan better, and stay sane. TRENDING TOPIC[...]
Peak Mode: Survive the surge, win the warWe’ve hit the peak. Welcome to the finale of Peak Mode. We’ve tackled listings, logistics, and launches, and now we’re closing with the part most sellers forget: what happens after the sale. SLEIGH-SPEED SHIPPING You can’t Prime[...]
OpenAI turns ChatGPT into a shopping cartJust as the week wraps up, Amazon’s drone dreams hit some turbulence. Two of its delivery drones crashed into a crane in Arizona, forcing Amazon to pause operations and triggering investigations from the FAA and NTSB. HOT TOPIC Online[...]