Welcome to this week’s eFocus, RepricerExpress’ look at the top ecommerce stories and latest Amazon news from around the Web this week.
Amazon to sell own brand food and household staples: Chris Dawson at Tamebay reports that Amazon will launch a range of own brand household goods and food available to Prime Customers according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Own brand goods will include perishable items such as nuts, spices, tea, coffee, baby food and vitamins as well as non-perishable items such as washing powder and babies nappies. The report says a raft of own label Amazon brands will include Happy Belly, Wickedly Prime and Mama Bear. Continue reading…
Amazon sellers get wakeup call with new FBA fees: Ina Steiner at eCommerceBytes reports that Amazon have announced new storage fees, causing sellers who use FBA some tough choices in the coming months. The message from Amazon is, clear out slow-movers and make sure you have popular items in Amazon warehouses in the last two months of the year. That’s because storage fees are increasing for the months of November and December (standard rates will resume in January). Nearly a quarter of all Amazon units sold are fulfilled through FBA.
Amazon to open more real-world shops: BBC News reports that Amazon’s chief executive Jeff Bezos has confirmed that the ecommerce giant plans to build more real-world book stores. It opened its first bricks and mortar store in Seattle in 2015, with a second to follow this summer in San Diego. Speaking at its annual shareholders meeting, Bezos said he wanted Amazon users to feel “irresponsible” for not signing up to the membership service but gave no details about the new services. Continue reading…
Retro tech worth thousands on eBay: The Telegraph reports that retro technology considered by most to be well past its sell-by-date is selling for thousands of pounds on eBay. Apple products are known for lasting for a long period of time and holding their value. A second-generation iPod classic, circa 2002, is listed on eBay for almost $20,000 (£13,685). A first generation iPod classic is also worth $9,999 (£6,843), and a first-generation iPod mini $2,500 (£1,711). Continue reading…
eBay soft launch Sexual Wellness categories: Chris Dawson at Tamebay reports that eBay have launched the Sexual Wellness categories, or at least some of them. Adult erotic clothing is now live on the site, as are contraceptives, remedies and supplements, body enhancing devices, lubricants and a few other categories. Continue reading…
Have a great weekend![xyz-ihs snippet=”Join-Newsletter-Blog-Footer”]
