It’s Time to Prepare for Prime Day 2023
- Amazon has announced that sellers should create deals by April 28, 2023, to participate in the Prime Day sale. Make sure your inventory arrives at our US fulfillment centers by June 15, 2023. We recommend shipping early to allow for potential logistics, weather, customs, or carrier issues.
Updated on March 31st: New Options to Report Product Detail Page Image Issues
- Amazon is launching a new issue resolution workflow that allows you to select new options which will provide you with more information on why your images may not be showing on the product detail page. You’ll soon be able to select from two new options when you report an issue with your product listing images in Seller Central:
- “Remove images” will allow you to submit abuse escalation if images on the detail page do not align with Amazon Product Guidelines.
- “Dispute main detail page image” allows you to open a case to investigate further why your image contributions are not showing on the detail page.
- The new options will allow our Selling Partner Support team to quickly and accurately investigate and resolve issues with images.
- The article discusses how a TikTok video made a book an Amazon bestseller 11 years after its publication. It highlights the impact of TikTok on sales and how it can be leveraged by sellers to grow their sales on Amazon. TikTok’s viral nature and ability to reach a younger demographic make it an effective marketing tool.
Amazon Sues Sellers for Issuing Bogus Takedown Requests on Competitors
- Amazon has filed lawsuits against several third-party sellers for alleged copyright infringement in an attempt to crack down on competitors who use deceptive tactics to boost their sales. The lawsuits were filed in response to fake copyright infringement claims by sellers against their competitors, which Amazon claims are used to remove legitimate listings and gain an unfair advantage. Amazon is seeking damages and a permanent injunction against these sellers.
Amazon Starts Flagging ‘Frequently Returned’ Products That You Maybe Shouldn’t Buy
- Amazon has introduced a new warning feature for customers leaving product reviews, alerting them that a high return rate has been associated with the product they are reviewing. The feature aims to encourage customers to leave more thoughtful and accurate reviews while also giving potential buyers a more comprehensive understanding of the product they are considering. The new warning feature is part of Amazon’s ongoing efforts to combat fraudulent and misleading reviews on its platform.
- Amazon has rolled out a “frequently returned” label on some product listings as part of its ongoing effort to cut down on returns before a customer buys something. The label has appeared on a record player, a summer dress, and a Disney tank top, among other products. While returns have been a significant selling point for Amazon in the past, the high cost of processing them is becoming a thorn in the side of the company, with Amazon experimenting with ways to reduce them. However, some analysts are concerned that the labels could overwhelm consumers who are already bombarded with information and labels on product pages.
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