This episode breaks down critical Amazon and Walmart marketplace updates for Q4, including new fees for Prime Exclusive Discounts and the confirmed return of Prime Big Deal Days. It also covers Walmart's new cross-border shipping service and crucial changes to Amazon FBA inbound placement policies, helping sellers optimize logistics and promotions for the peak selling season.
Key takeaways
Prepare for Prime Big Deal Days by optimizing Prime Exclusive Discounts, despite the new $50 event fee for high-traffic sales events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Leverage the continued free usage for non-event days.
Investigate Walmart Cross Border as a new port-to-door shipping option from China to the US if you are a Walmart Fulfillment Service seller manufacturing in China, as it rivals Amazon Global Logistics.
Adjust FBA inbound shipment strategies to ensure "Amazon optimized inbound option" by sending five identical boxes or pallets per item with consistent quantities and item mixes to avoid per-box surcharges.
Stay informed on Amazon's FBA Returnless Resolutions for specific products. While details are scant, these policies impact profitability by reducing return processing.
Is Amazon’s new $50 fee for Prime Exclusive Discounts a game-changer or a setback for e-commerce sellers? This buzzing news and more in this episode!
Frequently asked about this episode
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Prepare for Prime Big Deal Days by optimizing Prime Exclusive Discounts, despite the new $50 event fee for high-traffic sales events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Leverage the continued free usage for non-event days.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Investigate Walmart Cross Border as a new port-to-door shipping option from China to the US if you are a Walmart Fulfillment Service seller manufacturing in China, as it rivals Amazon Global Logistics.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Adjust FBA inbound shipment strategies to ensure "Amazon optimized inbound option" by sending five identical boxes or pallets per item with consistent quantities and item mixes to avoid per-box surcharges.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Stay informed on Amazon's FBA Returnless Resolutions for specific products. While details are scant, these policies impact profitability by reducing return processing.
