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:

Trump Pump for Ecomm?

Love him or hate him, this dude will be at the helm again for the next four years:

Bitcoin is already surging. Will we see a similar surge in online spending via mass marketplaces?

EcomCrew came up with an interesting forecast which gives us an idea of what to expect:

Local Ecommerce to Gain from Trump’s “America First” Policy – US-based sellers and local ecommerce platforms are expected to benefit as domestic enterprises are prioritized under this policy. Different story though for cross-border sellers, as they may face new challenges like stricter localization requirements and greater emphasis on local fulfillment services.
Increased Tariffs and Rising Product Costs – again, cross-border sellers are impacted, as increased tariffs on imports especially from China will make it hard for them to price competitively. In the short term, this means decreased margins for cross-border sellers, and in the long term, consumers may see prices go up.
Rising Logistic Costs and Supply Chain Challenges – logistic services may see a surge in demand, as sellers anticipate increased tariffs and rush their shipments. This would cause spikes in shipping and storage costs. There may also be delays and increased risk in international shipping due to stricter customs inspections, potential port congestion, and revised transportation policies.
Currency Fluctuations and Profit Margins – if Trump pursues policies that will devalue the US dollar, cross-border sellers may see reduced profits due to unfavorable exchange rates. However, a weaker dollar could boost consumer spending, causing increased sales volume to offset reduced profits.
Investigation on Amazon’s Monopoly to Continue – While Lina Khan may be on the chopping block due to Big Tech’s dislike for her (Elon Musk has called for her firing), Trump isn’t a fan of Bezos or Amazon either, and has openly declared Amazon to be a monopoly.

Let’s hope that the average household starts to rebound from the hardships over the past few years and we get another 2019 explosion in ecommerce growth.

Amazon Haul is Set to Compete with Temu, Shein…

…for the bargain shoppers that probably care nothing about quality. Sigh.

Just before the BFCM shopping madness begins, Amazon launched its new low-priced storefront, Amazon Haul, designed to compete with Temu and Shein.

Here’s what we know about Amazon Haul:

The Core Offering:

Mobile-only service offering products under $20, with prices starting at $1.50 for items like shoes, jewelry, and home decor

Shipping & Cost Structure:

Free shipping on orders over $25 (otherwise $3.99 fee)
Volume discounts: 5% off orders over $50, 10% off orders over $75
1-2 week standard delivery time
15-day returns for purchases over $3
Protected by Amazon A-Z guarantee

There are some REAL industry concerns here too:

Potential alienation of existing sellers due to rising Amazon fees
Introduction of direct marketplace competition
Low revenue potential threatening small business sustainability

This probably won’t be helping America’s local economy any time soon…

What the World Needs Now Is Love, Sweet Love

Amazon just dropped its 2024 Christmas ad, and it’s another heartstring tugger.

Jo Shoesmith, Amazon Global Chief Creative Officer says:

‘Midnight Opus’ is a story that celebrates the joy of doing something special for the people in your life. I think we all know how wonderful it feels to be the recipient of even the smallest act of kindness – whether that be a thoughtful gift or an encouraging word – and we wanted to bring that ineffable emotion to life.’

Midnight Opus will run in the US from November 18 throughout December.

You can watch Midnight Opus here.

OA News, Tips, & Tricks

Source Early Black Friday Sales like a Pro – retailers are having early Black Friday sales, making product research much easier. Click here to learn how to win big on product research this week.

Manufacture Your Margins – finding online arbitrage products at profitable prices is next to impossible, so you must know how to manufacture your own profit margins. Click here to see a checklist of discount avenues you can go through for every supplier or retailer.

Repricing: an All-in-one Guide – repricing isn’t as complex as most Amazon “gurus” make it out to be. Click here for an awesome guide that debunks a lot of the myths surrounding repricing.

Win Big this Q4 – Q4 is the most lucrative time of the year, and learn how to win big using Keepa tracking alerts by clicking here.

Important Amazon Seller Updates

New Returns Feature: Update Product Dimension and Weights for Return Labels – Amazon launched a new feature that will allow merchant-fulfilled sellers to update product dimensions and weights for prepaid return labels. This feature will reduce carrier fee adjustments based on incorrect dimensions to their Amazon prepaid return labels for return shipments. Click here to learn more.

Protect Your Metrics: Check Holiday Settings before Thanksgiving – if you’re planning to take an extended break for Thanksgiving, make sure that you update your vacation status to avoid missing orders. You can do the update here.

However, if you plan to continue shipping orders during the holidays, manage your holiday settings to override a public holiday by selecting the box “Set as Operating Day” (allow up to four hours for any changes to be reflected in your delivery promise and orders received, You can set that here.

2024 Ultimate Brand Guide – Amazon has just released its 2024 Ultimate Brand Guide. The guide contains new programs, features, and strategies for brand owners. Click here to see the guide.

New Country-Specific Features in Image Manager – sellers can now use the Image Manager tool to view and delete localized images that display in a specific country, such as images that contain text in the local language. Learn more about country-specific product images here.

Ship Dangerous Goods to the US with Amazon Buy Shipping – you can now ship dangerous goods in the US with Amazon Shipping Ground and USPS Ground Advantage. Click here to learn more.

Display Videos across Related Product Pages Easily – sellers can now share video content across detail pages of product variations (like different sizes and colors) easily. Click here to learn more.

This Week in Seller School

Blog Posts

Understanding Amazon listing restrictions by Seller Engine
Navigating Toy Sales on Amazon: Key Documents and Information by Alpha Repricer
The Ultimate Amazon Seller’s Playbook for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Success by eDesk

Podcasts

The Biggest Pricing Mistakes Most Amazon Sellers Make by Full-Time FBA
How to Hire VAs by Helium 10

YouTube

Q4 Appeal Mistakes to Avoid by eCommerceChris

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Trump pump for ecomm?