Amazon Alexa Goes AI and Big Walmart WFS Updates | Helium 10 Weekly Buzz 8/29/24

Walmart makes a lot of announcements at their conference this week. Alexa's long-awaited revamp is almost here. Amazon lowers fees in one marketplace. These buzzing stories and more on this week's episode!
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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, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.

Amazon's revamped Alexa with generative AI to roll out in October
https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/smart-home/amazons-revamped-alexa-with-generative-ai-to-roll-out-in-october/

Walmart Marketplace Accelerates Growth; Launches Category Expansion, Multichannel Solutions and Omnichannel Innovations for Sellers
https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2024/08/27/walmart-marketplace-accelerates-growth-launches-category-expansion-multichannel-solutions-and-omnichannel-innovations-for-sellers

How customers are making more informed shopping decisions with Rufus, Amazon’s generative AI-powered shopping assistant
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-to-use-amazon-rufus

How Amazon is using AI to detect fake product reviews and ensure authentic customer feedback
https://www.aboutamazon.eu/news/customer-trust/how-amazon-is-using-ai-to-detect-fake-product-reviews-and-ensure-authentic-customer-feedback

China fast-fashion retailer Temu soared like a rocket for two years—in just a few hours, its parent company lost more than $50 billion in market value
https://fortune.com/2024/08/26/temu-pdd-stock-plunges-government-scrutiny-amazon-rivals/

Amazon India to cut down its selling fees by 12% ahead of festive season
https://www.livemint.com/companies/amazon-india-to-cut-down-its-selling-fees-by-12-ahead-of-festive-season-janmashtami-2024-11724471866431.html

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Lastly, are you leveraging Helium 10 to its fullest potential? We break down the newest features of Helium 10's Chrome extension, including the X-ray tool's suggested PPC bid column and clickable brand insights. Learn how to split-test product images and ideas with real Amazon buyer feedback using Helium 10's Audience tool powered by PickFu, and listen to a special use case from Kseniia that showcases its power in product development. Tune in for all these valuable insights and more to keep your e-commerce strategy ahead of the curve!

In this episode of the Weekly Buzz by Helium 10, Bradley covers:
01:17 - Alexa With AI
03:13 - Walmart Big Announcements
09:09 - Amazon Rufus
12:19 - Amazon Fake Reviews
12:55 - Shipping Time Settings
13:32 - Temu Trouble
14:21 - India Fee Reductions
14:54 - Meet Bradley on the Following Events
16:03 - Helium 10 New Feature Alerts
18:06 - Training Tip: How To Use Helium 10 Audience

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