Amazon Fee Increases: How Does This Affect Sellers? | Helium 10 Buzz 12/8/23

Ever wondered how Amazon's impending FBA fee changes could impact your selling journey? Let’s tackle this complex web and break down what these changes might mean for you.

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We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s Chief Brand Evangelist, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, Walmart, and E-commerce space, interview someone you need to hear from and provide a training tip for the week.

Update to US referral and Fulfillment by Amazon fees
https://sellingpartners.aboutamazon.com/update%20to%20us%20referral%20and%20fulfillment%20by%20amazon%20fees

Walmart Marketplace delivers biggest sales days ever for sellers through Black Friday and Cyber Monday events
https://marketplace.walmart.com/black-friday-cyber-monday/

Amazon sues alleged scammers who stole millions by bribing and hacking their way to refunds for products they never returned
https://fortune.com/2023/12/07/amazon-fraud-thieves-refunds-millions-of-dollars/

Sponsored Display improves bid recommendations by supporting campaigns with video creatives
https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/sponsored-display-improves-bid-recommendations/

Shopify merchants drive record-high $9.3 billion in Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales
https://news.shopify.com/shopify-merchants-drive-record-high-93-billion-in-black-friday-cyber-monday-sales

Amazon Targets Shein With Fee Cuts for Cheap Apparel Sellers
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-targets-shein-big-fee-020729988.html

Amazon tests grocery subscription service for Prime members
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/07/amazon-tests-grocery-subscription-service-for-prime-members.html

Amazon to no longer Venmo payments, PayPal stock ticks lower
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/amazon-no-longer-venmo-payments-222332189.html

Get an inside look at how we’re sending some of your orders without Amazon packaging
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/sustainability/amazon-packaging-lab-photo-tour

Chinese e-commerce platform Temu drawing shoppers from US dollar stores -data
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/chinese-e-commerce-platform-temu-drawing-shoppers-us-dollar-stores-data-2023-12-06/

Rom-Com Meets Shopping? Why Walmart Launched a Shoppable Series
https://www.wsj.com/video/series/news-explainers/rom-com-meets-shopping-why-walmart-launched-a-shoppable-series/24941BEA-E081-41FB-A4C9-376446B54FA2

In this episode of the Weekly Buzz by Helium 10, Bradley dives deep into:
01:24 - Amazon Fee Changes
20:27 - Walmart WFS Doubles
21:14 - Scammers Sued
21:41 - Sponsored Display Video
22:08 - Shopify BFCM
22:35 - Amazon Clothing Fees
24:07 - MCF Fees
24:37 - Similar ASINS
24:59 - Amazon Grocery
25:59 - Amazon Venmo
26:35 - Amazon Packaging
27:07 - Temu vs. $ Stores
27:39 - Walmart TV

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