FTC and 22 States Challenge Amazon's Ad Auction Surcharges
A new FTC-led lawsuit puts Amazon's sponsored-ad pricing and auction transparency under scrutiny.
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Amazon Opens Paid Sub Same-Day Access to More FBA Products
Amazon is inviting FBA sellers to bid per shipped unit to add selected products to its Sub Same-Day delivery network.
Amazon Expands Second Chance Savings Across Major Markets
Amazon is putting returned and refurbished goods at the center of its Labor Day and international deal calendar.
Amazon Device Price Hikes Raise the Cost of Its Commerce Ecosystem
Amazon raised prices across Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and eero devices as memory and storage component costs climbed.
Amazon to Shut Down Mechanical Turk on September 30
Amazon will close Mechanical Turk, signaling a shift in how operators should source human review, labeling, and research work.
Prime Video Commits More Than $2 Billion to Latin America
Amazon will expand Prime Video originals, licensed content, and live sports across five Latin American markets through 2030.
Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery to Expand to Nearly 500 US Cities by End of 2026
Amazon's drone delivery network will grow sixfold to nearly 500 US cities and towns by year-end, adding longer flights, more items, and new states.
Amazon Scrubs Rare Books to Train Its AI — and Destroys Them in the Process
A 404 Media AirTag investigation shows Amazon scanning and destroying rare books at a Las Vegas facility to train its Nova AI models.
Amazon Restores Mandatory Arbitration for U.S. Customers
Amazon's revised U.S. terms send most customer disputes to individual arbitration, changing the risk landscape around marketplace claims.
Amazon and AutoStore Set a Global Warehouse Automation Supply Framework
Amazon can procure AutoStore systems globally under a new framework, but the agreement includes no purchase commitment.
Twitch Adds an Opt-Out for Amazon AI Training
Twitch now lets creators block future use of channel content for Amazon AI training, but the setting is enabled by default.
Amazon Expands Locker Pickup Across U.S. College Campuses
Amazon's wider campus Locker footprint gives brands a timely reason to refine student-focused offers, inventory, and delivery messaging.
Amazon MCF Gives TikTok Shop Sellers a Nine-App Fulfillment Route
TikTok Shop now documents nine apps that connect Amazon FBA inventory to its orders, giving multichannel sellers another fulfillment path.
Amazon Clarifies Its 75-Character Product Title Rollout
Amazon says compliant titles stay untouched while AI-assisted fixes and new Item Highlights reshape listing optimization.
Amazon Pharmacy Brings $50 GLP-1 Delivery to Eligible Medicare Patients
Amazon Pharmacy is filling eligible Medicare GLP-1 prescriptions for $50 monthly, pairing federal access with fast delivery.
Amazon Review Access Controls Raise a New Conversion Risk
Amazon is restricting review access for some users as it targets automated scraping, creating a new visibility issue for sellers.
New Jersey Challenges Amazon's DSP Model in Antitrust Suit
New Jersey's Amazon delivery-network lawsuit puts contractor control, labor costs, and last-mile resilience under fresh scrutiny.
Amazon Seafood Lawsuit Raises the Bar for Sustainability Claims
A new lawsuit over Amazon seafood labels highlights why marketplace sellers need evidence behind every sustainability claim.
Amazon Completes $50 Billion OpenAI Investment: What Sellers Should Watch
Amazon's completed OpenAI investment raises the stakes for AI shopping, advertising, cloud tools, and marketplace discovery.
Amazon's $600 Million Tariff Refund: What Sellers Should Watch
Amazon says it received $600 million in tariff refunds and plans to return some money to customers, raising questions for sellers.
Amazon's Q2 Growth Gives Sellers a Clearer Demand Signal
Amazon's Q2 results point to strong marketplace demand, while faster AWS growth keeps AI investment at the center of its strategy.
Amazon Reworks Its Flagship AI Model Strategy
Amazon is reportedly winding down most flagship AI models, signaling a sharper focus on how AI products deliver practical value.
Amazon Leo’s Direct-to-Device Plan Opens a New Commerce Edge
Amazon Leo’s proposed satellite-to-phone network could widen the reach of mobile commerce, delivery coordination, and customer service.
Senate Marketplace Probe Raises the Stakes for Amazon Seller Controls
A reported Senate inquiry puts Amazon's seller-account controls, internal access, and marketplace governance under fresh scrutiny.
Amazon Sellers Turn Payment Friction Into a Diversification Signal
Seller pushback over ad payments and payout timing shows why operators need tighter cash controls and broader channel resilience.
Amazon Tells Sellers to Label AI-Generated People in Product Images
Amazon's new AI-image disclosure requirement makes creative asset tracking and listing compliance an immediate seller priority.
Amazon Brings Luna Games Into Prime Video
Prime Video now includes a Luna games tab on Fire TV, giving operators a fresh model for discovery, bundles, and franchise merchandising.
Amazon Business Reaches $60 Billion as B2B Buying Consolidates
Amazon Business has reached $60 billion in annualized gross sales, sharpening the opportunity for sellers with procurement-ready offers.
Amazon's Port St. Lucie Conversion Signals a More Specialized Fulfillment Network
Amazon will pause its Port St. Lucie site to convert it into a sortable fulfillment center, reshaping capacity for South Florida sellers.
Zoox Smoke Recall Shows Why Edge Cases Matter in Automated Commerce
Amazon-owned Zoox updated 105 robotaxis after heavy smoke exposed a perception gap, offering a practical lesson in automation risk.
Amazon Sets 2026 Holiday Fulfillment Fees: What Sellers Should Do Now
Amazon's peak fulfillment fees begin October 15, making early inventory placement and margin planning urgent for holiday sellers.
Amazon's New Texas Sortation Hub Signals a Faster, More Automated Delivery Race
Amazon's planned robotics-enabled Texas sortation hub shows how regional automation may reshape delivery speed and seller operations.
Amazon Opens Seller University to Everyone
Amazon removes the selling-account barrier from Seller University, opening its training library to prospective and active operators.
Amazon's Seller Rankings Are Splitting Into Two Competitive Games
New marketplace analysis points to a split between scale-driven competition and the brand strength needed to win Amazon's top ranks.
Amazon Holiday Deal Submissions Start the Q4 Clock
Amazon opened holiday deal submissions on July 8, giving sellers an early signal to lock pricing, inventory, and margin plans.
Amazon Featured Offer Shift Puts Ranking Discipline First
Amazon is removing a standalone Featured Offer eligibility gate, making price, delivery, and account health even more visible.
Amazon's Southeast Investments Point to a Denser Seller Network
Amazon's latest Louisiana and Florida updates show why regional fulfillment density matters for marketplace operators.
Amazon FBA Fee Credits Get an October 31 Enrollment Clock
Amazon's revised FBA New Selection incentives make enrollment timing a margin-control task for branded sellers.
Amazon Prime Video ad lawsuit puts subscription terms under the spotlight
Australia's case against Amazon shows why subscription, refund, and change clauses now deserve operator-level review.
Amazon's FBM Delivery Rules Put Self-Shipping Sellers on a September Clock
Amazon is tightening FBM delivery and handling-time rules in Europe, making self-shipping accuracy a September priority.
Amazon Extends Prime Momentum With Fuel and Grocery Savings
Amazon's July 4 fuel and grocery push shows how Prime is stretching event-driven demand beyond Prime Day.
Prime Day's $26.4B Finish Puts Seller Math Under Pressure
Prime Day's final spend signal raises the bar for seller margin, inventory, and post-event retention work.
Amazon Seller Bribery Report Puts Account-Risk Controls Back in Focus
A new report on alleged Amazon insider bribery highlights why sellers need clean review, account, and escalation controls.
Prime Day's $8.3B Kickoff Rewards Disciplined Sellers
Prime Day's first day hit $8.3B in U.S. online spending, raising the bar for pricing, inventory, and post-event follow-up.
Amazon Tests ChatGPT Ads for Prime Day Traffic
Amazon's Prime Day ads inside ChatGPT make AI answer surfaces a new channel to watch.
Prime Day's June Start Turns Speed Into the Seller Test
Amazon's four-day June Prime Day puts deal readiness, repricing discipline, and inventory pacing under real-time pressure.
Prime Day Turns Into a Consumer Strain Test
Prime Day's June kickoff is becoming a test of value messaging, essentials demand, and margin discipline.
Prime Day Becomes an Everyday Basket Test
Prime Day's hottest 2026 shift is toward groceries, essentials, AI deal routing, and repeat baskets.
Prime Day Deal Mix Pushes Sellers Toward Margin Discipline
Amazon's latest Prime Day preview points sellers toward low-price essentials, category deals, and tighter promo discipline before June 23.
Prime Day Travel Deals Push Amazon Beyond the Shopping Cart
Amazon is using Prime Day travel offers to test a broader commerce moment beyond retail categories.
Amazon's 75-Character Title Rule Puts Listing Copy on a Deadline
Amazon will cap most product titles at 75 characters on July 27, pushing sellers to move detail into Item Highlights.
Amazon's India Expansion Puts Quick Commerce Back on Seller Radar
Amazon's India push ties investment, AI, exports, and quick commerce into one growth play for marketplace operators.
Amazon Turns Prime Day Discovery Into the Main Seller Battleground
Amazon's early Prime Day push shows that deal discovery, AI alerts, and content quality now matter as much as discounts.
Amazon ASIN Creation Rules Put Brand Registry Roles Back in Focus
Amazon's ASIN creation enforcement is making Brand Registry selling roles a priority before Prime Day.
Amazon Opens Its AI Shopping Assistant Playbook to Retailers
Amazon's AWS Agentic Shopping Assistant gives retailers a faster path to branded AI shopping agents.
Amazon Tightens Handling-Time Accuracy for Self-Fulfilled Sellers
Amazon will start checking whether self-fulfilled SKUs use accurate handling times, pushing sellers to align promises with operations.
Prime Day Moves to June: Seller Playbook
Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs June 23–26; sellers should move inventory, deals, and ad planning earlier.