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Land of the Giants

Is Amazon Too Big? We Ask Its Sellers

Aug 27, 2019
46:05

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  • The power and dominance of Amazon in the retail market raises concerns about its business practices and the need for further regulation.
  • Amazon's expansion into private label brands and its utilization of seller data has created a challenging environment for competitors, sparking controversy and unfair competition concerns.

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Amazon's Business Practices and the Concerns of Sellers

Many sellers on Amazon, including toy company ViHart, have expressed concerns about Amazon's business practices. These concerns include the requirements to buy sponsor ads to gain visibility, increasing advertising costs, and pricing policies that discourage selling products for less on other platforms. Sellers fear retribution from Amazon if they speak out or leave the platform. This raises questions about the power and dominance of Amazon in the retail market and the need for further regulation.

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