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Amazon launched amazon.co.za and amazon.ie on May 1, 2024, adding 60 M South African shoppers and access to the EU's 450 M market. The FTC‑mandated INFORM Act...
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In 2024 Amazon mandates a formal “Transfer of Business” request with buyer‑account health verification, adding a 5‑7 day review to closings. Buyers now require...
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On April 11, 2024 Helium 10 reported Amazon’s new dietary‑supplement policy that mandates a third‑party lab analysis PDF for every new SKU and gives existing...
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In 2024 Amazon rankings still reward review volume and sentiment. The free “Request a Review” button can be triggered up to four times per order and typically...
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Amazon mandates a unique 12‑digit UPC for every product and variation. Only GS1‑issued UPCs are guaranteed to pass Amazon’s Product ID Checker, while...
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VAT registration is mandatory for any seller storing inventory in an EU fulfillment centre; missing a quarterly filing can incur fines up to €5,000 plus...
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On 28 Feb 2024 Stephan Thaerigen detailed a QC framework for German Amazon sellers manufacturing in China. Early factory vetting cut a cookware maker’s defect...
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Amazon now uses automated risk‑scoring with a 48‑hour warning window; listings missing the 1000‑pixel image minimum or required safety certificates are...
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The guide presents a 7‑step Amazon dropshipping workflow, highlighting that listings are deactivated after 30 days out of stock and that the Professional...
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Amazon’s recent policy updates now require explicit condition descriptors for every used listing and have raised long‑term FBA storage fees. Sellers must adapt...
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Amazon Associates now features variable commission rates of 1‑10% (Kindle devices earn 10%), a 24‑hour click attribution window (90‑day cart window), and new...
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On Feb 1 2024 Helium 10 reported Amazon’s new main‑image rule requiring a pure white background and a minimum of 1,000 px on the longest side, with a 30‑day...
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Lesley’s Helium 10 interview outlines a tiered appeal process using a Plan of Action (POA) and a 48‑hour escalation window, cutting reinstatement time from...
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From 1 January 2024 the EU’s updated Product Safety Regulation applies to all Amazon EU listings created on or after that date. Sellers must attach a...
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In March 2024 Amazon raised the standard return window to 30 days (up from 28) and set a 45‑day window for items over $150. It also mandates prepaid UPS labels...
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On 23 Nov 2023 Helium 10 launched Review Police, a tool that scans the latest 500 reviews per ASIN and flags fraudulent feedback within minutes. Amazon Posts...
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Helium 10’s Oct 19 2023 Buzz notes Amazon will open a South Africa marketplace on Nov 1 2023, adding ~5 million shoppers, while extending Transparency to the...
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Online arbitrage can be launched with as little as $200 buying clearance items from sites like Walmart or Target. Sellers should enforce a minimum $5 net...
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Effective July 2024 Amazon mandates a minimum 30‑day return window for most SKUs, with a 90‑day window for holiday listings. FBA sellers receive product price,...
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Amazon’s 2022 worldwide sales topped $514 billion, prompting sellers to expand globally. The article shows that relying on machine‑only translation can cut up...
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