Welcome to this week’s eFocus, RepricerExpress’ weekly round-up of ecommerce and Amazon news.
Amazon to create 1,200 jobs at first UK warehouse to use advanced robotics: Mark Sweeney at The Guardian reports that Amazon is set to create 1,200 new permanent jobs as it opens a new warehouse in Warrington where staff will work alongside the online retail giant’s robots. The fulfilment centre will offer “competitive wages and comprehensive benefits” and will take the company’s UK staff to more than 18,000. Continue reading…
The Grand Tour season 2: when will it be on Amazon Prime? The Telegraph reports that although Amazon is yet to announce an official release date, Jeremy Clarkson confirmed via a Facebook Live Q&A in February that the second instalment would be released “this year”. James May also confirmed, adding that it would “go out this year at the same time the last one went out – whenever that was”. As the first series of The Grand Tour premiered on November 18, 2016, another autumn release looks likely. Continue reading…
Will you sell on Amazon Australia? Chris Dawson at Tamebay reports that Amazon is actively recruiting Australian businesses to sell on the marketplace. Local Australian businesses have received invitations to be among the first to sell on Amazon when they launch. 50% of all items globally sold on Amazon aren’t sold by the company itself but by third-party merchants. Continue reading…
How to increase Amazon conversion rates and rank with promos: Our friends at Jungle Scout have put together a great blog to help you with Amazon promotions. Promotions have been a hot topic since October 2016 when incentivised reviews were banned. Promotions and discounts are still allowed, you’re just not allowed to incentivise them for reviews. In fact, several types of promotions which are totally within the rules are actually encouraged. Continue reading…
Amazon now has an estimated 80 million Prime members in the US, up 38% year over year: Matt Linder at Digital Commerce 360 reports that according to research by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, Amazon now has an estimated 80 million Prime customers in the United States, up 37.9% from 58 million this time last year. They estimate that 63.6% of all US households now have a Prime membership. Continue reading…
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