This episode features critical updates for Amazon sellers, including new FBA return credits for Remote Fulfillment, a strategic FBM pricing hack to avoid shipping surcharges on orders under $35, and updates on Amazon's Ships in Product Packaging program. It also explores the expanding e-commerce landscape with TikTok Local Services and AliExpress gaining traction in tech, offering actionable strategies for optimizing operations and expanding sales channels beyond traditional Amazon FBA.
Key takeaways
Leverage Amazon's new FBA return credits for Remote Fulfillment in Mexico and Brazil to reduce costs; regularly audit these credits to ensure accuracy.
Implement a dual FBA/FBM listing strategy, especially for products priced under $35, to bypass Amazon's shipping surcharges for non-Prime members and improve conversion rates.
Explore the Ships in Product Packaging program on Amazon Seller Central for potential shipping fee reductions, especially if your product packaging is suitable for direct shipping.
Consider diversifying sales channels to platforms like AliExpress for electronics if you are a US-based seller, as it is gaining market share and offering competitive deals with local warehouse options.
Investigate TikTok's integration of local services as a future opportunity for reaching customers and integrating with local businesses, anticipating increased traffic to the platform.
Utilize Helium 10's visual search tool in their Chrome extension for enhanced product research and discovery on Amazon by using images to find similar products.
Amazon is giving sellers a credit for FBA. Another Chinese marketplace is gaining market share. There's a new way to make money with Helium 10. These buzzing stories & more on this episode!
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We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s VP of Education and Strategy, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.New return credits for Remote Fulfillment with FBAhttps://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHWFpKODlZQUhLSjRQRjhaHow to get free delivery on Amazonhttps://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-free-deliveryNew recommended product groups for Ships in Product Packaging programhttps://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHSjQ4SkdTRjNWNVlBQUYzTikTok To Integrate More 'Local Services' Into Its US Commerce Pushhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/403951/tiktok-to-integrate-more-local-services-into-its.htmlGoodbye Amazon and Temu – Aliexpress is ahead of the game in bringing these incredible deals to technologyhttps://eladelantado.com/news/aliexpress-spring-tech-sales-2025/Plus, we talk about Helium 10's affiliate program, offering lifetime commissions for those who refer new users, and our new Facebook group for Amazon & TikTok influencers to foster community and knowledge sharing. To wrap things up, we highlight the latest features of the Helium 10 Chrome extension, including a new visual search tool that uses images to find similar products on Amazon, enhancing your product research and discover
Frequently asked about this episode
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Leverage Amazon's new FBA return credits for Remote Fulfillment in Mexico and Brazil to reduce costs; regularly audit these credits to ensure accuracy.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Implement a dual FBA/FBM listing strategy, especially for products priced under $35, to bypass Amazon's shipping surcharges for non-Prime members and improve conversion rates.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Explore the Ships in Product Packaging program on Amazon Seller Central for potential shipping fee reductions, especially if your product packaging is suitable for direct shipping.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Consider diversifying sales channels to platforms like AliExpress for electronics if you are a US-based seller, as it is gaining market share and offering competitive deals with local warehouse options.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Investigate TikTok's integration of local services as a future opportunity for reaching customers and integrating with local businesses, anticipating increased traffic to the platform.
