FTC Pondering Amazon Antitrust Lawsuit WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to the N.Y. Times, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is pondering an antitrust lawsuit to “challenge the power” of Amazon. The potential lawsuit would invoke antimonopoly laws. The...
Second Quarter Net Sales Up At Amazon SEATTLE – Earlier this month, second quarter results for Seattle-based Amazon revealed a net sales increase of 11% to $134.4 billion. According to a company press release, the number compares to $121.2 billion for the second...
CARBON6: Inventory, Optimism, And Slaying The Holiday Season LAS VEGAS – Attendees at Prosper 2023 earlier this year in Las Vegas likely saw the CARBON6 name and logo throughout the show. Behind the heavy presence is a company that is confident in its ability to help...
Looking For International Expansion? BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Sellers looking to expand their reach into other countries continue to have fruitful conversations with experts at Frisbi. The New York-based company serves as a launch pad for global expansion, helping online...
Past Our Prime? What Did We Learn? TINTON FALLS, N.J. – Prime Day provided mixed messages for sellers this year. Some brands turned in impressive revenue numbers during Prime Day, but hidden from public view are the profitability numbers for those same sellers....
FTC Aims To Crack Down On Fake Reviews WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule to stop marketers from using illicit review and endorsement practices such as posting fake reviews, suppressing honest negative reviews, and paying for...
The Power of Advertising by Alex Mospanyuk SEATTLE – In a platform as crowded as Amazon, effective advertising plays a significant role in guiding your customers throughout their buying journey. By strategically placing ads throughout the Amazon platform and...
Amazon Set To Replace Its FBA SnL Program SEATTLE – A report from SoStocked and elsewhere confirms that Amazon will be replacing its U.S. Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) Small and Light (SnL) with a new program. SoStocked explains that back in January, the SnL price...
Never Too Early For Holiday Season Prep BOSTON – The excitement (and stress) of Prime Day is over, and for many the post mortem has begun. Some sellers know they could have done more to prepare, and diligent business development in advance of the holiday season can...
Spreading Knowledge And Addressing Challenges LOVELAND, CO – If you’ve made it to the final article in the second Prosper newsletter, I commend your persistence and hope to reward it in the future. This new endeavor is intended to share the news, but I’m hoping to go...
FTC Takes On Amazon WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against Amazon.com, Inc. for “its years-long effort to enroll consumers into its Prime program without their consent while knowingly making it difficult for consumers to cancel...
Prime Day Prep And Post-Prime Analysis LAS VEGAS – Amazon revealed its July 11-12 Prime Day time window earlier this month, and it’s not too late for Amazon sellers to take steps to position their brand for success. As a full-service Amazon marketplace...
Bed Bath & Beyond Files For Bankruptcy: Dying Business Model? UNION, N.J. – Back in late April of 2023, retail behemoth Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announced that it had filed for bankruptcy in the District of New Jersey. According to the official press release,...
Artificial Intelligence: Latest From Prosper Exhibitor Jungle Scout AUSTIN, TX – Jungle Scout, a provider of Amazon seller tools, recently launched AI Assist at this year’s Prosper show. AI Assist is a new tool within Jungle Scout’s Listing Builder feature, and...
