Category: Amazon

  • Fulfill TikTok Shop Orders Using Amazon FBA/MCF

    GeekSeller has a robust system for automated order fulfillment with Amazon MCF. We noticed some interest among our users in fulfilling TikTok orders with Amazon FBA inventory, so we wanted to talk a bit more about this option. In this post, we will briefly explain the integration and how it works.

  • Two-factor authentication now required for Amazon Seller Central

    Starting March 28, 2024, Seller Central will require identity verification via a mobile number or an authenticator app for sign-in, enhancing security against fraudulent access. Users without two-step verification set up will be guided to add a mobile device upon sign-in. Alternatively, users can opt for an authenticator app through “Login Settings” for convenience and…

  • Amazon made its FBA New Selection program easier to join

    Starting March 1, 2024, sellers don’t need as high of a score to get in. This score, called the Inventory Performance Index (IPI), measures how well sellers manage their inventory. Before, you needed a score of 400, but now 300 is enough. Amazon did this to encourage more sellers to offer new products. They’re also…

  • Amazon is expanding its “Ships in Product Packaging” program, and you get discounts for joining it

    Amazon is rolling out a plan to ship items in their original packaging. Starting February 5, 2024, all third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada using Amazon’s Fulfillment service can join the “Ships in Product Packaging” program, which sends products in the manufacturer’s packaging, avoiding extra Amazon packaging. Sellers who participate can also get a…

  • Amazon Posts

    I have recently been hearing about Amazon Posts, the new way in 2024 for brand-registered sellers to share unique lifestyle images and product-related content through a feed. This feed is shown on your product detail pages in the “Inspiration from this brand” section. Although the feature was introduced in Dec 2022, it appears to have…

  • 2024 Amazon US Referral and FBA Fee Changes: A Chronological Overview

    Amazon has just released a summary of the 2024 US referral and FBA fee changes. Here is a chronological summary including all the relevant dates and values.

  • Amazon Announces Reduced Seller Fees for Low-Cost Clothing

    Amazon has announced a reduction in seller fees, but exclusively for clothing items priced under $20. Starting in January, apparel priced under $15 will see a dramatic decrease in seller fees from 17% to 5%. For clothing items between $15 and $20, the fee is adjusted to 10%. This change marks a significant departure from…

  • 2024 Amazon MCF Fee Hike: Average Increase of 3.5%

    Amazon has announced changes to its Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) program, which will affect fees for fulfilling sellers’ off-Amazon orders. Effective from February 5, 2024, these changes include an average MCF fee increase of 3.5% across all delivery speeds, which Amazon highlights as being lower than the 5.9% average increase by other carriers.

  • 2024 Amazon US FBA Fee Adjustments

    In 2024, Amazon will adjust its seller fees, including an average increase of $0.15 per unit sold, new inbound fees averaging $0.27-$1.58 per unit, and reduced FBA fulfillment fees by $0.20-$0.61 per unit. Additionally, referral fees for certain apparel items will be reduced, and monthly storage fees will decrease by $0.09 per cubic foot.

  • Amazon Q, generative AI-powered assistance

    Amazon is stepping into the AI chatbot arena with ‘Amazon Q’, designed specifically for businesses. This new generative AI assistant unveiled at AWS re:Invent, aims to revolutionize work efficiency, offering customized, fast solutions for customer queries.