Ecommerce Brief

ECOMMERCE BRIEF

Newsletter for Busy Ecommerce Sellers

Is This the Day American Sellers Finally Get Their Revenge?

For years, American and European sellers have been shouting into the void: “How are we supposed to compete with Chinese sellers who pay zero taxes and undercut us by 40%?” Well guess what?That game is finally over.Starting October 31, 2025, Amazon will begin sending quarterly financial reports straight to China’s tax authorities – detailed records of every Chinese seller’s revenue, transaction volume...

Amazon Wants You To Sell More Products for Less Money and These are Their Demands

As the 2025 holiday shopping season approaches, Amazon is once again turning up the pressure on sellers. With record-breaking sales during last year’s Prime Big Deal Days, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, the retail giant is expecting even more growth this year – and it’s making its expectations for sellers crystal clear: offer deeper discounts, pay higher fees...

Most TikTok Sellers Are Wasting Time – New Data Reveals Why

TikTok Shop is rewriting the rules of e-commerce. In 2025, it’s on track to hit $30 billion in global sales, with the U.S. alone surpassing $1 billion every month. But here’s the truth sellers need to know: not all sales come from the same place. In fact, one channel dominates – while others quietly drive billions in revenue...

3 Types of TikTok Buyers That Will Ruin Your Business (Unless You Do This)

TikTok Shop is exploding with opportunity – but not all buyers are created equal.If you’re a seller, you’ve probably already run into customers who make you question why you started at all.From refund abusers to social saboteurs, here are the three most dangerous buyer types that can cripple your business – and exactly how to protect yourself before it’s too late. 👤 Type #1:...

🚨 Amazon’s Star-Only Ratings: What Sellers Need to Know About the Latest Feedback Update

Amazon has just announced a significant change to how customers can leave seller feedback: starting August 4, buyers can submit star-only ratings without written comments. While Amazon presents this as a move to improve the customer experience and help sellers collect more ratings, the update opens up a series of potential challenges and vulnerabilities for sellers – especially when it comes to...

Is There Life Beyond Selling on Amazon?

Many Amazon sellers are starting to ask the same question: “Is there life beyond Amazon?” And the answers are showing up in seller forums everywhere. Here’s what real sellers are saying: “Amazon has completely ruined my life.”“Scary to think you could have a successful Amazon business, and in a blink of an eye it could be taken away...

Negative Review on TikTok Shop? Here’s the Secret Hack to Get It Removed!

🔥 I woke up feeling great about my growing TikTok Shop—until I saw it. A 1-star review. And the worst part? It wasn’t even true. In that moment, I knew I had to act fast, or my shop was at risk. It wasn’t easy but I was able to get it done. Now I am sharing the exact...

Walmart Sellers Ask: Your Top Questions, Answered!

Selling on Walmart Marketplace is a huge opportunity, but let’s be real—it’s not always smooth sailing. Every day, thousands of sellers navigate the challenges, surprises, and wins that come with selling on the platform. In our Walmart seller community of 5,000+ online sellers, we see the same burning questions pop up again and again. If you’ve ever felt...

It Wasn’t Easy, But My VA Finally Spilled Her Product Sourcing Secrets

Finding the perfect product to resell on Amazon can feel overwhelming, especially with so many metrics and options to analyze. I interviewed my most experienced VA (over 5 years of experience finding products for reselling). Below you can find out what metrics to pay attention to. Q: What’s the first thing you look at when sourcing products for...