Ecommerce Brief

ECOMMERCE BRIEF

Newsletter for Busy Ecommerce Sellers

🚨 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...

Getting First Sales on TikTok – Beginner’s Guide for Brands

TikTok isn’t just a platform for viral dances and memes anymore—it’s a powerful tool for businesses looking to reach new audiences and drive sales. With over 1 billion active users, it’s a goldmine for brands, creators, and affiliates. Whether you’re selling your own products or promoting others, TikTok offers countless opportunities for growth. Why TikTok is Essential for...

Important Changes to Amazon’s Product Bundling Policy for Consumables: What Sellers Need to Know

Amazon has announced a significant update to the Product Bundling policy for consumables, impacting categories such as grocery, pet products, baby products, and health and beauty. This policy change, effective October 14, 2024, will affect how sellers create and list bundles. Here’s what Amazon sellers need to know and how this update impacts their business. What’s Changing?Starting October...

Walmart Launches 2024 Top Toys List: A Golden Opportunity for Amazon Resellers

With the holiday season just around the corner, Walmart has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 Top Toys List, featuring 66 of the hottest gifts for toy lovers of all ages. This year’s lineup includes exclusive collections from beloved brands such as Disney, LEGO, Hot Wheels, and Barbie. Notably, Walmart has partnered with Mattel to launch an exclusive Barbie...

What to Make of eBay’s Order Cancellation Announcement

eBay is making it easier for both buyers and sellers to cancel orders. Now, buyers can request to cancel an order before it’s marked as shipped by clicking the “Cancel order” button. Sellers have a three-day window to accept or decline a cancellation request. eBay will automatically cancel unpaid orders after 3 days if you don’t take any...