This episode provides critical updates for Amazon and Walmart sellers as they prepare for Q4. It covers changes to Prime Exclusive Discounts, strategies for upcoming Prime Big Deal Days, and Walmart's new cross-border shipping solution. Additionally, it highlights Amazon's inbound fee adjustments and the growing role of AI in e-commerce, offering actionable advice to optimize operations and sales.
Key takeaways
Prime Exclusive Discounts will now cost $50 per event for major sale days like Prime Day and Black Friday, but remain free for non-event days. Factor this into your Q4 budgeting and promotional strategy.
Walmart has launched "Walmart Cross Border," an ocean shipping network from China to the US for WFS sellers, mirroring Amazon Global Logistics. Explore this if you manufacture in China and use Walmart Fulfillment Services to potentially save on shipping time and costs.
Amazon is guaranteeing optimized inbound options (avoiding per-box surcharges) if you ship five identical boxes or pallets per item, each containing the same quantity and item mix. Implement this strategy to minimize inbound placement fees.
Anticipate Prime Big Deal Days around October 9th. Start preparing your inventory and deals now, as the submission window for discounts is open.
Stay informed on AI-powered search tools, as they are transforming how consumers find products and could potentially reduce advertising burdens for sellers.
Prime Big Deal Days has been officially announced, Amazon Accelerate had more than 20 new releases and announcements, and we’re going to go over almost all of them today.
Frequently asked about this episode
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Prime Exclusive Discounts will now cost $50 per event for major sale days like Prime Day and Black Friday, but remain free for non-event days. Factor this into your Q4 budgeting and promotional strategy.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Walmart has launched "Walmart Cross Border," an ocean shipping network from China to the US for WFS sellers, mirroring Amazon Global Logistics. Explore this if you manufacture in China and use Walmart Fulfillment Services to potentially save on shipping time and costs.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Amazon is guaranteeing optimized inbound options (avoiding per-box surcharges) if you ship five identical boxes or pallets per item, each containing the same quantity and item mix. Implement this strategy to minimize inbound placement fees.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Anticipate Prime Big Deal Days around October 9th. Start preparing your inventory and deals now, as the submission window for discounts is open.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Stay informed on AI-powered search tools, as they are transforming how consumers find products and could potentially reduce advertising burdens for sellers.
