Every other week, we share quick bites of Amazon seller news, tips, and other goodies. Here is a quick roundup of seller snacks to munch on:

Amazon’s New ‘Low-Cost Store’

Amazon has already outlined the requirements for its latest initiative, the Low-Cost Store, which will sell unbranded, low-priced items from its warehouses in China directly to shoppers in the US.

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Here are some of the most important details of Amazon’s Low-Cost Store:

Amazon’s Low-Cost Store will be selling unbranded products directly from fulfillment centers in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China, focusing on lightweight and small items (under 1 lb and specific dimensions) with strict price caps per category. For now, the store will be operating on an invite-only basis for sellers.
Price caps will be implemented for products (for example $10 for necklaces and $14 for shorts), and listings that go beyond these prices will be flagged and deactivated. Fulfillment fees start at $0.50 for very light items, with fees increasing based on weight. Sellers will also have to pay for storage fees.
Orders will be shipped to customers in the US within a 9-11 day timeframe via air freight, avoiding tariffs due to the minimum threshold. Most low-cost items will not be eligible for returns.

Click here to see all the details on how the Low-Cost Store will operate.

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Redemption for Deactivated Accounts? 400 Sue…

Ecom Authority LLC, a Miami-based ecommerce company managing over 1,100 Amazon storefronts, has taken a bold step forward for the seller community by filing a federal lawsuit that could revolutionize how Amazon handles account management. The case, which involves 400 deactivated accounts, represents a watershed moment that could finally bring much-needed transparency and fairness to Amazon’s seller verification process.

While Amazon’s strict compliance measures aim to protect consumers and maintain marketplace integrity, sellers have long sought clearer communication and a more robust appeals system. This landmark case could be the catalyst for positive change that the seller community has been waiting for, potentially establishing better protocols for account review, clearer communication channels, and a more streamlined appeals process.

The timing couldn’t be better, as Congress has also shown interest in protecting seller rights, with Rep. Chris Smith advocating for reforms that would give sellers more clarity and recourse. A favorable ruling could usher in a new era of seller-friendly policies, making Amazon an even more attractive platform for serious entrepreneurs who maintain high compliance standards.

West Coast Jam

Nope, not this West Coast jam…

Amazon’s West Coast facilities are currently jammed up, as high demand has caused the retail titan’s fulfillment centers in the area to experience tight capacity, leading to longer receiving times for shipments to some of its West Coast inbound locations from sellers who use its FBA service.

According to Jon Elder, CEO of Amazon seller consultancy firm Black Label Advisor, the congestion originates from the inefficiencies in Amazon’s cross-dock network, where the distribution from regional and national cross-docks to fulfillment centers has been severely delayed, possibly adding weeks to standard inbound times.

In an announcement, Amazon reassures that it is monitoring the situation and promises to do all that it can to ensure that sellers’ inventory are properly placed before their deals start. As of writing, Amazon has started implementing measures to ease capacity constraints.

Read the full story here.

Upcoming Seller Events 📍- AMZ NYC Seller Meetup

If you live in the Big Apple or can make the trip next week, you may want to check out the NYC Amazon Seller Forum Group on November 14th. This event promises a tremendous opportunity to network and learn from some of the most successful Amazon sellers in the Tri-State area.

Chris McCabe (eCommerceChris) will be one of the resource people there, so if you’re facing suspension, listing deactivation, or competitor attacks, this would be a great opportunity to get expert guidance from Chris who’s been solving these problems since 2014.

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OA News, Tips, & Tricks

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Amazon Sales Rank Chart 2024 (November Update) – click here to view Amazon’s updated sales rank chart. Very useful for sourcing leads.

Best Product Categories for Amazon FBA – ever wondered what product niches are best for Amazon FBA? This post on X lists the pros and cons of several product categories when selling them via FBA.

Just the Tip…Maybe More? – Q4 is winner take all, so every tip or strategy can prove invaluable during this lucrative time. Check out these tips, strategies, and reminders that may prove to be game changers this Q4:

Find More Product Opportunities – looking for more product opportunities to make money off of? Check out these goldmine posts on X:

Sharpen Sourcing Skills – if you want to know how a seasoned seller makes more money sourcing, check out these posts:

Important Amazon Seller Updates

Business Reports Can Now Be Filtered by ASIN – you can now filter business reports data by ASIN in Seller Central (up to 100 ASINS in the search bar), enabling you to quickly find and analyze your performance metrics at an ASIN level.

US FBA Peak Inventory Shipments Updates – due to the longer receive times at some of Amazon’s West Coast inbound locations, Amazon is taking steps to resolve the situation, including rerouting shipments to other regions to increase capacity, and effective immediately, implementing the following adjustments to inbound requirements:

Extended automatic closure window to 90 days for shipments created after August 7 through October 31, 2024. Amazon recommends that you cancel shipments that you do not intend to send during this time, as it will impact your capacity limit utilization.
Extended abandoned shipments window from 30 days to 45 days from first receive for shipments created between August 7 and October 31, 2024.

Percentage Off Coupons Can Now Be Applied on up to Five Items per Order – allow your customers to apply your percentage off coupon on up to five items per order by selecting No for Limit redemption to one per customer when creating a coupon.

New Destinations for Amazon FBA Export – FBA Export has expanded to 136 new destinations. Click here for more information.

New Image Manager Feature, Issue Alert – Issue Alert helps you identify and resolve product image features quickly and more effectively, Click here to learn more about Image Manager.

Brand Tailored Promotions – Advanced Audience Segmentation Updates – brand owners now have more options to align their promotional goals with new Brand Tailored Promotions updates including goal-based audience creation, ASIN-level promotions and audiences, and access to audiences outside your brand. Click here for more information about these updates.

New Complete Your Drafts Features – the Complete Your Drafts dashboard has been updated with new features including Unified View, Unlimited Storage, and Cross-Browser Compatibility. Click here to learn how these updates can help you better manage and publish your listings.

Order Support for Subscription Box and Subscription Clubs Only Until December 31 – Amazon ended its Subscription Box and Club program last October 11, and will only continue to support deliveries to existing subscribers as well as provide order support until December 31, 2024.

This Week in Seller School

Blog Posts

Navigating Amazon’s New Product Bundling Policy: How to Craft Compliant, High-Impact Bundles by Refunds Manager
How to Resell Returned Items on Amazon by Seller Engine
Understand the Amazon Restocking Fee (Policies and Tips for Sellers) by GETIDA
Amazon FBA 2024 Year in Review: Key Updates Every Seller Should Know by Christina Passmore

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Amazon Suspension Trends: When a Plan of Action Could be Hurting Your Appeal by eCommerceChris

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