Welcome to this week’s eFocus, RepricerExpress’ look at the top ecommerce stories and latest Amazon news from around the Web this week.
Handmade at Amazon travels abroad: Ben Fox Rubin at CNET reports that Amazon’s hub for handcrafted, artisanal ware is making its first move outside the US, in time for the holiday season. The site, called Handmade at Amazon, expanded on Thursday to the e-retailer’s five European marketplaces: UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Now, calligraphy invitations and chunky-cable knit hats can be purchased by Amazon customers across Europe, not just in those five countries. Continue reading…
Amazon undercuts rivals with launch of new photo printing service, Amazon Prints: Sarah Perez at TechCrunch reports that Amazon has quietly launched a new service called Amazon Prints, which allows consumers to print photos and custom photo books, and soon, other photo products like stationery and calendars, at prices significantly cheaper than rivals. Though the company made no formal announcement, Amazon Prints debuted last week and is being made available to customers who use the Amazon Drive cloud storage service. Continue reading…
UK Retail Report 2016 celebrates 21 years of eBay: Chris Dawson at Tamebay reports that as part of their 21st birthday celebrations, eBay have released their UK Retail Report–a snapshot of the way Brits bid, bought and sold in 2015/16. It’s an interactive website where eBay share their data, telling the story of the biggest trends of the past 12 months on eBay UK and how cultural events shaped shopping behaviour. It also looks at future trends and offers exclusive insight into the way they interpret shopping. Continue reading…
Amazon Seller Feedback, The Essential Guide: Chris Dunne at WebRetailer reports on the importance of gathering feedback within Amazon’s guidelines, to increase your product visibility and sales. It is recommended that you maintain a seller feedback rating of over 95%, ideally over 98%. That’s why it’s vital to the success of your business to deal with negative feedback when you receive it. Continue reading…
UK online shopping hits new highs in August 2016: Chris Dawson at Tamebay reports that online spending in the UK hit £9.9 billion last month according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Sales Index. That’s a increase of 16.3% year-on-year based on August 2015. The £9.9 billion spent online during August, resulted in the total estimated spend to date in 2016 reaching £80.0 billion, up from £69.6 billion in the period January to August 2015. Clothing sales experienced a 20% rise and fashion accessories increased by 48%. Continue reading…
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