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Amazon Seller School, How to Sell on Amazon

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Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 7min

Amazon News: Prime Day Deal Drought, AI Push & Seller Pitfalls

Amazon Sellers—Prime Day is getting longer, but your margins are getting tighter. 🚨 I'm breaking down the major shifts every seller needs to know. Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-prime-day-expands-to-4-days-crypto-moves-and-vine-access-for-resellers-%f0%9f%9b%92%f0%9f%9a%a8/ Amazon is pushing 96 hours of Prime Day madness with celeb deals and AI curation, but many sellers are sitting it out to protect pre-tariff inventory. Fewer Prime Day Deals in 2025 as Sellers Guard Pre-Tariff Inventory https://www.retailbrew.com/stories/2025/06/12/some-amazon-sellers-submit-fewer-deals-for-prime-day-as-brands-hold-onto-pre-tariff-inventory-like-gold Amazon Prime Day Expands to 4 Days with New Features and Celebrity Deals https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-day-2025-date Amazon Shuts Down Posts Program After Failing to Gain Traction with Shoppers https://www.adweek.com/commerce/amazon-is-quietly-killing-a-program-that-brands-used-to-drive-sales-experts-say-it-never-worked/ 3 Common Mistakes Amazon Sellers Should Avoid https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christurton-amazonagency_3-things-that-all-amazon-sellers-should-not-activity-7341351625665507328-lE9K/
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Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 1min

Amazon News: Walmart Fulfillment, AI Ads, and Pricing Pressure

Amazon Sellers, big shifts are in motion—from fulfillment deals to regulatory heat. Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-ai-video-ads-mcf-perks-for-walmart-fba-limits-policy-crackdowns/ This week, I’ll break down Amazon’s MCF promo for Walmart orders, their free AI video tool, Germany’s price control investigation, and how to raise prices without tanking conversions. 🎯💡 Short. Sharp. No fluff. Let’s get tactical. Amazon Gives Sellers a Deal for Using MCF to Fulfill Walmart Orders https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2025/06/11/amazon-gives-sellers-a-deal-for-using-mcf-to-fulfill-walmart-orders/ Amazon is About to Be Flooded with AI-Generated Video Ads https://www.theverge.com/news/685160/amazon-ads-ai-video-generator-us-launch-availability Amazon’s Pricing Controls May Be Anticompetitive, German Regulator Warns https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/02/amazon-antitrust-germany.html Raising Prices Without Losing Sales: Tips for Navigating Elasticity on Amazon https://feedvisor.com/resources/e-commerce-strategies/tips-for-navigating-elasticity-on-amazon/ Join me and stay ahead of the curve—while others react, we plan.
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May 26, 2025 • 1h 3min

Amazon News: New Metrics, Fewer Competitors & Prime Day Prep

Amazon Sellers, the winds are shifting—and if you're paying attention, it’s blowing opportunity right toward your storefront. 🚨📦 Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-prime-day-prep-fedex-returns-tariff-cuts-ai-tools-reshaping-seller-strategy/ I’ve got four stories this week that matter if you’re trying to survive and scale. From new fee-avoidance tools to review policy landmines, this episode is about staying sharp—and staying profitable. Amazon Is Less Competitive Than Four Years Ago https://www.marketplacepulse.com/articles/amazon-is-less-competitive-than-four-years-ago Amazon Adds New Minimum Inventory Metric to Help Sellers Avoid Fees https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vanessaamazonproblemsolver_amazonsellers-fbainventory-lowinventoryfee-activity-7330299740556812289-1XHt/ How FBA Sellers Can Stay Safe from Amazon’s Review Crackdown https://forceget.com/blog/how-can-fba-sellers-avoid-amazon-review-manipulation/ Webinar: Prep for Prime Day 2025 – Maximize Your Amazon Sales https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/5a540dc2-59a8-46ed-a531-0fe72e0c1c96 Hey, we go live today at 1PM Eastern. If you want the edge before Prime Day, don’t miss it.
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May 19, 2025 • 56min

Amazon News: FBA Fee Creep, Title Wars, and TikTok Trouble

Amazon Sellers, things are shifting fast—again. 🤯📦 Between AI scanning your website for compliance, TikTok virality triggering suspensions, and a brand-new two-part title format, the game just got more complicated. Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-fba-cost-surge-tariff-relief-and-major-listing-changes-sellers-must-know/ And we haven’t even talked about how FBA might be eating 50% of your margins. Let’s break it down before it breaks your business. Here’s what we’re covering today: How Amazon’s FBA Changed the Shipping Logistics Playbook in E-Commerce https://www.retailbrew.com/stories/2025/05/15/how-amazon-s-fba-changed-the-shipping-logistics-playbook-in-e-commerce Amazon Introduces Two-Part Titles in Historic Page Structure Overhaul https://www.linkedin.com/posts/millerberg_history-making-change-amazon-is-making-activity-7323365087753166848-vlek/ Amazon Confirms It’s Using Your Website to Enforce Listing Compliance https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vanessaamazonproblemsolver_amazonsellers-compliancestrategy-ecommerceoperations-activity-7328876381629505537-Dgr0/ Don’t Let Your TikTok Viral Product Kill Your Amazon Seller Account https://riverbendconsulting.com/blog/tiktok-viral-product/?utm_campaign=7855729-ClientNewsletter&utm_source=05152025ClientNewsletterVersionA&utm_medium=email Bring your questions, bring your listings, and bring your seatbelt. Let’s dive in.
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May 12, 2025 • 1h

Amazon News: AI Listings, Tariff Landmines & FBA Space Cutbacks

Amazon Sellers, storage space just vanished before Prime Day, Chinese sellers are eating your lunch, and now Amazon’s telling you how to write your titles—with AI. 🔥📉 This is the week where small mistakes turn into big setbacks. Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-prime-day-dates-ai-listing-tools-tariff-trouble-and-fba-inventory-cuts/ We’ll break down the surprise FBA capacity cuts, the lopsided competition with Chinese sellers, how to use (and not abuse) Amazon’s new AI tools, and the legal minefield sellers are stepping into with shady tariff tactics. Here’s what we’re covering today: Amazon Slashes Inventory Capacity Ahead of Prime Day https://www.linkedin.com/posts/justus-mai-01312a221_amazon-just-hit-inventory-capacity-with-a-activity-7325948331266920449-jfFq/ Why Chinese Sellers Dominate Amazon—and What U.S. Sellers Are Up Against https://www.linkedin.com/posts/steve-chou_chinese-sellers-dominate-amazon-its-not-activity-7324417447137071105-m0mx/ Amazon’s Newest AI Tool Aims to Improve Product Listings for Sellers https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/08/amazons-newest-ai-tool-is-designed-to-enhance-product-listings/ Tariff “Workarounds” That Could Get Amazon Sellers in Serious Legal Trouble https://www.linkedin.com/posts/garyhuang_ecommercestrategy-tariffs-importexport-activity-7326078262227456002-wUcI/ Let’s dig into what’s happening—and what to do next.
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May 5, 2025 • 59min

Amazon News: Prime Day Protests, Return Badges & 3PL Power Plays

Amazon Sellers, Prime Day is losing traction, new return badges are changing buyer behavior, and Amazon’s not just dominating retail—it’s crushing logistics too. 📦🚨 If you’re still selling like it’s 2022, this week’s news should shake that up. Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-tariff-turmoil-prime-day-pullouts-buy-box-reversals/ We’re covering skipped sales events, badge-driven conversions, eBay’s ad gamble, and how Amazon quietly became the top logistics company in the U.S. Here’s what we’re covering today: Some Amazon Sellers Skip Prime Day Due to Trump Tariffs https://www.techinasia.com/news/amazon-sellers-skip-prime-day-due-trump-tariffs New Amazon Return Badges Could Boost or Break Your Sales https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vanessaamazonproblemsolver_amazonsellers-ecommerce-productlistings-activity-7323431928802533378-_w0R/ eBay Sales Flat as CFO Departs, Ad Revenue Rises https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2025/04/30/ebay-sales-nearly-flat-in-first-quarter-replaces-chief-financial-officer/ Amazon Dominates the U.S. 3PL Market Again in 2025 https://www.scdigest.com/ONTARGET/25-04-25_Top_10_3PLs.php?cid=22782 Let’s dig in, connect the dots, and talk seller strategy.
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Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 6min

Amazon News: ChatGPT Checkout, Reseller Bans & Market Shakeups

Amazon Sellers, AI just got its own checkout button, resellers are under fire, and the platforms are tightening their belts for a recession. 🤖💸 If you sell online, these headlines directly impact your strategy. Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-prime-deadlines-tariff-shocks-suspensions-rising-shopifys-bold-ai-move/ We’ll break down Shopify’s bold ChatGPT move, why Amazon is suspending resellers faster than ever, and what a potential downturn means for Amazon, Walmart, and eBay sellers. Plus, Etsy is cleaning house—so what can we learn from their Reverb sale? Here’s what we’re covering today: Shopify Builds Checkout Into ChatGPT—What It Means for Amazon Sellers https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vanessaamazonproblemsolver_ecommerce-amazon-chatgpt-activity-7320487273907507201-Lrmy/ Which Marketplace Wins in a Recession? https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/abblog/blog.pl?/pl/2025/4/1745005145.html Why Resellers Are Suspended More Frequently https://www.ecommercechris.com/amazon-reseller-suspensions-2025-supply-chain-requirements/ Etsy Sells Reverb to Refocus on Core Marketplace Growth https://www.investing.com/news/sec-filings/etsy-divests-reverb-in-strategic-refocus-on-core-marketplaces-93CH-3995871 Let’s talk tactics—and what these changes mean for your next move.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 12min

Prime Day Prep, Tariff Hikes, Shopify AI: Amazon Seller News

Don’t get left behind! Nail Prime Day 2025 deadlines, outsmart 245% tariffs, dodge Amazon’s Haul pitfalls, and stay ahead of Shopify’s game-changing AI checkout with this must-listen episode. Packed with pro tips to source smarter, bold insights to avoid suspensions, and key events to boost your game, it’s your ticket to dominating the e-commerce battlefield. Subscribe now and take control of your Amazon success! Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-prime-deadlines-tariff-shocks-suspensions-rising-shopifys-bold-ai-move/
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Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 5min

Amazon News: Customs Schemes, Haul Shake-Up & the Veteran Seller Edge

Amazon Sellers, Chinese suppliers are pushing illegal tariff dodges, Amazon’s Haul is pivoting hard, and veteran sellers still dominate the leaderboard. There’s a lot moving—and most of it impacts your margin or your risk. Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-tariffs-shake-up-pricing-amazon-shifts-haul-strategy-and-sellers-face-new-limits/ We’re digging into shady under-invoicing offers, Amazon’s quiet shift to U.S. warehouses for Haul, and why sellers from 2019 and earlier still rule the top spots. Plus, we’ll look at why some Chinese sellers may end up paying less in tariffs than you do. Here’s what we’re covering today: Chinese Suppliers Offer Illegal Tariff Workarounds to U.S. Amazon Sellers https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-chinese-suppliers-offering-u-180458865.html Amazon Shifts Strategy on Haul as Tariffs Threaten Ultra-Cheap Imports https://www.theverge.com/news/645465/amazon-haul-temu-ultra-cheap-tariffs-trump Veteran Sellers Still Rule Amazon — But There’s Room for Newcomers https://www.marketplacepulse.com/articles/veteran-amazon-sellers-increasingly-dominate Why Chinese Amazon Sellers May Pay Less Tariffs Than U.S. Sellers https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-needham-a8b39813_1118-billion-dollars-on-amazon-comes-from-activity-7318680166916898817-Rqx_/ Let’s break down what’s real, what’s risky, and how to respond.
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Apr 18, 2025 • 6min

Seller News Recap: Tariffs, Haul Shifts, and Your Path to Profit

Dive into *This Week’s Seller News* with Todd Welch from Amazon Seller School! We’re unpacking tariffs spiking prices, Amazon’s Haul pivot, and new FBA limits tripping up sellers. Get the latest on dodging illegal supplier schemes, scaling with B2B, and outsmarting Chinese competition. Packed with tips, bold takes, and must-hit events, this episode’s your guide to thriving in e-commerce chaos. Subscribe now and let’s conquer the marketplace together! Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-tariffs-shake-up-pricing-amazon-shifts-haul-strategy-and-sellers-face-new-limits/

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