At the end of February, non-prime customers looking to get free shipping on their purchases discovered that Amazon “quietly” raised the minimum order value from $35 to $49 (exclusive of books, where it’s still  $25). While Amazon’s reasons are clear - to encourage customers to get...

      You’ve read about the about the benefits of using Amazon Services or outsourcing some of your operations in our previous post. Continue reading to find out what most merchants mistakenly assume when deciding to expand to a foreign Amazon venue. Read about common misperceptions Amazon sellers...

Who do you go to for your Amazon international expansion? Do you try to manage on your own, ask Amazon Services to help, or hire third-party professionals? Your choice will probably depend on the type of business you run, the countries you operate in, and your plans for the...

  You wouldn’t be the first Amazon seller to have disappointing sales in Q1 on Amazon, and you certainly won’t be the last. But maybe some good could come out of this hiatus. We’ve come up with a checklist for you to use as you check-up on sales and...

I’d just started a new marketing job at SellerEngine Software, when I received the first email about the Prosper Show. Being new to the job, new to the Amazon seller industry and it being a new show, I wasn't sure. I’ve attended quite a few trade shows and conferences,...

 Editor's note: this article was updated on January 2017Amazon’s been working on recruiting third-party merchants into its Seller Fulfilled Prime program. But the venture could lead to problems for sellers who join if they don’t have the capability to ensure 2-day shipping. Find out what you stand to gain...

    We’re pleased to announce that we’re joining forces with Shawn Mayo’s Mastermind group for a face-to-face discussion with our readers. Two of our experts will be standing by to share insights, news and tips. This is your opportunity to learn about tools and services that can bring...

Back in the day, everyone had an Amazon Account Manager to rely on. Unfortunately, most US sellers have had to make do without one for a few years, because Amazon.com doesn’t offer this type of service anymore. So, how is it that Amazon plans to fill the void?  Find...

We all know what happens when Amazon suspends an account, but what happens when it’s the Amazon seller who wants to close shop? For those of you who’ve decided to throw in the proverbial towel or just take a breather from an Amazon seller account, we’ve put together a list...

The new year ushered in a range of changes to the way vendors and sellers manage their Amazon accounts. From apps to global expansion, we bring you all the latest news so that you can keep up-to-date.Without further ado, we bring you the latest Amazon news: 1. Amazon Dash Replenishment...