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Amazon ordered to stop selling pesticides that falsely claim to kill Covid-19
Thompson and Holt managing partner Craig Gedey has welcomed a move by the US Environmental Protection Agency to stop Amazon selling pesticides that falsely claimed to kill coronavirus. The measure -...
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Amazon Suspending Sellers for Opening Multiple Accounts
An Amazon policy change has resulted in a spike in the number of Sellers being suspended for having multiple accounts. What has changed with Amazon multiple account policy? Before, if a Seller wanted...
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Is Amazon’s latest measure enough to stop counterfeit crime?
Amazon’s efforts to end counterfeit crime on the site have been criticised as inadequate in the past - so is there latest move going to make more of a difference? Amazon has announced the creation of a...
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Amazon Prime Day move again
Amazon has informed online retailers that this year’s Amazon Prime Day is now set for October. Amazon sent an email to Sellers last week stating that while “the exact Prime Day dates have not been...
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Why Amazon now requires US Sellers to disclose their address
Amazon has informed its US Sellers that they will have to follow Europe, Japan and Mexico in having to disclose their business name and address on their public profile. The move comes into effect from...
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The nine key facts you need to know about Amazon Seller Fulfilled Prime
Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime can give vendors all the benefits of having a Prime badge but without having to use the Fulfilment By Amazon programme. Given the considerable advantages of having a...
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What should I do if I receive an Amazon Seller cease and desist letter?
The sending of cease and desist letters on Amazon has been a growing trend in recent years. They can be used as a genuine defence of an intellectual property, or as an attempt to shut down the...
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How long does it take to appeal an Amazon Seller Suspension?
Receiving an Amazon Seller Suspension can be a daunting and worrying moment, particularly if it’s the first time it’s happened to you. Amazon Seller Suspensions can happen for a variety of reasons,...
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What does Brexit mean for Amazon Sellers in the UK and Europe?
Want to know what Brexit means for UK Amazon Sellers? The current situation is nobody really knows however this article will shed some light on the current options available. Thompson and Holt managing...
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New Amazon marketplace to open up in Europe
Amazon has confirmed that Sweden will become the scent country option available in EU Seller accounts. The Scandinavian country will join the UK, Germany, France Italy, Spain and the Netherlands in the...
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What are Amazon brushing scams and why are they causing more tension between...
News broke last week that the strained relations between America and China had become the focus of more attention through an apparent “brushing scam”. Reports outlined how the US Department of...
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Why you need to check your Amazon product descriptions before September 1st
From September 1st, Amazon is warning its Sellers that having any promotional or company details in product descriptions will lead to a suppressed ASIN in search. The move is linked in to Amazon’s...
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IP Alerts – New Amazon Tool Ideal for Drop Shippers and Retail Arbitrage
Intellectual Property violations are a common problem with most Amazon Sellers but especially Drop Shippers who use Amazon as their platform to sell items. Most drop shippers will have experienced an...
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Do I need Amazon Seller insurance?
The question of whether or not you require liability insurance to sell on Amazon is a common one. The short answer, if you are an Amazon Pro Merchant, is yes. And while that might sound initially...
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Amazon must do more to tackle fraudulent five-star reviews
Thompson and Holt managing partner Craig Gedey says more must still be done by Amazon after news emerged that it has taken action against fraudulent five-star reviews taking place in the UK. An...
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Is your Amazon account being subjected to fake one-star reviews?
Calls are being made for Amazon to investigate the growing trend of fake one-star reviews that target rival Sellers. Leading consumer rights champion ‘Which?’ has called for the online reviews...
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FBI warning for Amazon cheats
The FBI has warned those carrying out criminal activities including bribery on Amazon that they will not be given a free ride after six people were indicted by a federal grand jury in Seattle. The six...
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Why now, in the middle of the COVID pandemic is the perfect time to start...
It’s been an incredibly difficult year for many businesses, but opportunities remain, and no more so than on Amazon. The global Covid-19 pandemic has seen more and more people changing their shopping...
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Seven Tips to Maximise your Q4 Amazon Sales
The prime selling period on Amazon is now upon us, with lockdown situations around the world pushing more and more people to online shopping as Christmas approaches. The fourth quarter (Q4) is always a...
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How to know when your Amazon account has been targeted by black hat rivals
The shady practise of “black hat” Amazon Sellers disrupting rivals’ accounts has sprung to public attention again in recent weeks. That centres on the federal indictment of six people in Washington...
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