Welcome to this week’s eFocus, RepricerExpress’ look at the top ecommerce stories and latest Amazon news from around the Web this week.
Amazon Prime Day 2016: When is it and what are the best deals? Reporters at The Telegraph have announced that Amazon Prime Day is returning and will be held on Tuesday 12 July. Prime Day is a one-day sales event reserved for Prime members. It was first held last year when the ecommerce giant sold 398 items a second. Continue reading…
Amazon mandate that sellers use GS1 barcodes: Chris Dawson at Tamebay reports that Amazon have started to crack down on product identifiers, mandating that only Universal Supplier Codes (UPC) supplied by GS1 will be considered valid. The company stated, “UPCs that do not match the information provided by GS1 will be considered invalid. We recommend obtaining your UPCs directly from GS1.” The move is an attempt by Amazon to remove made up UPCs or barcodes purchased from third-party retailers and create a clean database of products. Continue reading…
eBay is looking to a unique location to get more customers: Andrew Meola at UK Business Insider reports that eBay is going international to find new markets for growth. TechCrunch reports that eBay has partnered with MallforAfrica.com, an online retail startup, to expands its consumer base in Africa. This partnership will let US sellers with a 300+ star rating to sell directly to African consumers right through eBay’s platform. Continue reading…
Brexit implications for marketplace sellers: Chris Dawson at Tamebay looks at what Britain’s decision to leave the European Union could mean for sellers. Marketplace fees could see a 5% rise in VAT. FBA is likely to get more complex, with many sellers currently holding stock in a UK Amazon warehouse to fulfil sales through other Amazon EU country sites. Continue reading…
How will Brexit impact U.S. e-retailers? Don Davis at Internet Retailer looks at how the UK’s decision to leave the EU will likely impact North American online retailers. With the British pound falling 7.5% against the U.S. dollar today in the wake of the Brexit vote, goods priced in US dollars automatically become that more expensive for British consumers. Continue reading…
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