LAS VEGAS – Smiles, hugs, handshakes, and no small amount of inspiration could be found at last month's Prosper at The Wynn Las Vegas. Take a last look at images from an eventful show.
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Amazon’s New Seller Math: Less Float, Less Margin, Less Illusion
by Charles Chakkalo NEW YORK - Amazon sellers are used to getting hit. A fee goes up. A policy changes. A dashboard disappears. A reserve tightens. You rerun the math, absorb what you can, and keep moving. However, this moment feels different. Yes, the new 3.5% FBA...
SHEIN Research Answers the “Why” of Fashion Purchases
SINGAPORE - Prosper exhibitor SHEIN recently released findings from its 2025 Global Circularity Study, offering insights into how and why SHEIN consumers purchase, use, and manage clothing across its lifecycle. Conducted between November and December 2025, the...
eBay Sets its Sights on the Fashion Market
SAN JOSE - eBay recently unveiled The NYC Edit — an online editorial guide highlighting what style insiders in New York are buying and selling on eBay, featuring curated selections and insights from tastemakers. eBay brought together 10 cultural voices,...
New Research: Online Communities Sparking Brand Opportunities
WASHINGTON - New Clutch research finds that 95% of consumers who regularly participate in online communities have made them critical destinations for brands. With half of regular users planning to increase their participation over the next year, the influence...
Mid-Level Sellers on the Decline? Jeff Cohen Commentary
LAS VEGAS – Prosper Keynote speaker Jeff Cohen spoke his mind and sparked conversations in the halls at The Wynn last month. In case you weren’t there, check out the following excerpts to see what attendees were talking about. Seller Growth on Amazon “165,000....
Global Beauty Market Grows 10% as AI and e-commerce Reshape Buying
CHICAGO - NielsenIQ's State of Beauty 2026 report showed that the global beauty market grew 10% year-on-year, with e-commerce expanding six times faster than in-store sales. The findings highlight a rapid shift to digital-first, AI-influenced commerce across...
Prosper Hot Buttons – Disappearing Amazon Middle Class, Account Suspensions, and More
LAS VEGAS - It’s time to run back through the exciting times that Amazon sellers, exhibitors, advisory council members and all other interested parties had at the Prosper Show earlier this month. Looking back at the logistics, the move to The Wynn was a major...
Authenticity Above All – But What Does it Mean to be Authentic?
LAS VEGAS - A great product is essential, but it’s not enough unless you build the brand. Darrell Spencer, founder of Crowned Skin (pictured above left), told Prosper attendees last month about his meticulous social media strategy that builds the brand, focusing on...
Prosper Show 2026 – Room For Real Conversations
by Shannon Curley LAS VEGAS - Without the sweet smell of the Pizza Expo, I was concerned that this year’s Prosper Show would fall short. While I did miss sneaking next door to steal a bite or 20 of free thin crust, Prosper Show 2026 stood up to the challenge...