2020 Q1 Planning for Amazon Sellers

No one is thinking about Q1 right now! But you should be. From an Amazon compliance perspective, I expect 2020 to be even worse than this year... Read More

News Amazon Sellers Don’t Want to Hear

It’s Q4 and ain’t nobody got time for that, right? Except, I hope you do because there’s news you need to know. I’ll talk fast.... Read More

AMAZON SELLERS BEWARE: Third-Party Liability Ruling Means More Risk for Amazon Sellers

In an unusual court defeat, Amazon recently was ruled liable for defects in products sold by third parties. If this ruling is not overturned, watch for Amazon to come down much harder on sellers and brands to make sure they... Read More

Amazon Provides Clear Instructions For Buyer Emails on Feedback Genius

This is a red-letter day in Cynthia’s diary – Amazon has given sellers a glimmer of clear guidance on the emails we send to buyers. I hope you are sitting down. ... Read More

Amazon Takes Down Seller Listings For New Violation Reason

Amazon sellers had a bad Memorial Day weekend this year as thousands of ASINs and seller accounts were suspended for “ASIN Creation Violations.” Learn more about how to avoid being included in the next wave of takedowns.... Read More

Infringement Lawsuits Bring Consequences for Amazon Sellers

...Bad actors became even more active in taking down competitors through Brand Registry. Recent lawsuits have highlighted how serious and expensive these IP tricks have become for sellers on the platform.... Read More

Amazon’s New Patent Infringement Mediation Service: What Sellers and Brands Need to Know

This week I look at Amazon’s new Patent Infringement Mediation Service to determine if it is good or bad for sellers.... Read More

Amazon Project Zero – What Does it Mean for Sellers?

Amazon recently announced its Project Zero Program as a solution to eliminate counterfeit on the platform. While it sounds like a great deal for brands and private label sellers, traditional resellers are nervous – and they have a right... Read More

Pack Right; Sell Right – Lessons From The Warehouse Floor

An Amazon warehouse worker speaks out about seller mistakes with packing their inventory.... Read More