Seller-Fulfilled Returns: UPS Return Shipping Option Extended
- Amazon introduced UPS as a customer return shipping option for items below 15 ounces and 130 inches in girth under the Amazon Prepaid Returns Label (APRL) program. Amazon will continue to reimburse the cost difference between the UPS and USPS shipping labels. Amazon will automatically reimburse all eligible returns by December 1, 2022.
New Climate Pledge Friendly Certifications Available
- 4 new certifications to the Climate Pledge Friendly program: BIFMA LEVEL, TCO Certified, WaterSense, GreenCircle Certified. If your product has earned any of the recognized certifications, then it’s eligible for the Climate Pledge Friendly badge. This badge appears in search results and on the product detail pages of eligible items.
Tens Of Millions Of Prime Members Shopped Amazon’s Holiday Kick-Off Event
Top Highlights from Amazon Press Release
- Some of the best sellers from the Top 100 deals list were Macbook Air M1; Peloton Bike; Bose earbuds and headphones; Casper pillows and toppers; and Shark hair dryers, vacuums, and air purifiers
- More than 8 million toys in the U.S., including from the Toys Gift Guide, sold during the 48-hour event, including from top brands like LEGO, Melissa & Doug, and Squishmallows
- Members ordered more than 100 million items from Amazon’s selling partners, most of which are small businesses and medium-sized businesses
Amazon does not mention how the day stacks up against the summer time Prime Day event.
Walmart News: Return Window Has Been Extended for the Holidays (Email)
- Extended Holiday Returns guarantee that all items sold between 10/1/2022 and 12/31/2022 will have an extended return window and shall be returnable until January 31, 2023.
Walmart News: WFS Waiving Peak Season Storage Fees (Email)
- Walmart is offering to waive peak storage fees for items in it’s storage facilities. Conditions apply and you should create a case with support to see if you qualify for the fee waiver.
Education by Walmart for sellers
Walmart: 30 Best Practices for Holiday Prep
- To help you take advantage of the most profitable season of the year, Walmart has put together a checklist filled with a ton of tips and tools to help your business reach more customers, drive more sales, and, ultimately, stand out from the competition.
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