Amazon Seller School, How to Sell on Amazon

Amazon Sellers, today’s lineup hits every corner of the marketplace: advertising, global fees, Chinese competition shifts, and one of the biggest FBA policy changes in years. From fixed-price brand protection to Europe’s price-war fee cuts and Beijing’s tightening tax grip, these updates reshape how we compete, spend, and stay compliant.  Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-fba-overhaul-ad-evolution-fee-reductions-holiday-demand-trends/ Amazon introduces reserve share of voice for branded search https://ppc.land/amazon-introduces-reserve-share-of-voice-for-branded-search/ Amazon Cuts Seller Fees in Europe Amid Shein & Temu Price War https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazon-cuts-seller-fees-europe-shein-temu-price-war-2025-12-02/ Chinese Sellers Are Abandoning Mainland Registration https://www.marketplacepulse.com/articles/chinese-sellers-are-abandoning-mainland-registration Amazon to End FBA Commingling: What You Need to Know https://amazonstoragepros.com/amazon-to-end-fba-commingling-what-you-need-to-know/ We’ll cover how these changes impact your margins, listing control, ad strategy, and the competitive landscape heading into 2026—plus the hidden implications Amazon isn’t spelling out in the announcement pages.

Amazon Sellers, this week’s stories reveal a marketplace shifting faster than most sellers can react. AI-driven shoppers, new compliance pressure, and Amazon’s 2026 fee structure are all converging as Cyber Week numbers point to a massive holiday season. I’ll break down what actually matters for your margins, visibility, and survival as we head into peak Q4. Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-huge-cyber-week-gains-ai-shopping-bots-major-amazon-updates/ Cyber Week Recap: Online Sales Climb 5%, In-Store Shopper Visits Increase 3%https://www.retailtouchpoints.com/features/industry-insights/cyber-week-recap-online-sales-climb-5-in-store-shopper-visits-increase-3 Tech Giants Build Synthetic Amazon, Gmail for AI Traininghttps://www.webpronews.com/tech-giants-build-synthetic-amazon-gmail-for-ai-training/ Lawmakers Urge Amazon and FTC for Clearer Product Origin Labelinghttps://thefederalnewswire.com/stories/676497983-lawmakers-urge-amazon-and-ftc-for-clearer-product-origin-labeling Amazon 2026 FBA Fees: What Sellers Need to Knowhttps://sellerengine.com/amazon-2026-fba-fees/ We’ll cover how AI traffic shifts buyer behavior, what new compliance rules could mean for your account, and how to prepare for Amazon’s 2026 fee shakeup before it eats into Q1 profitability.

Amazon Sellers, today’s updates hit the four pillars that decide your visibility and margins on Amazon. From multiple child variations ranking at once, to new AI-driven ad prompts, to fee changes coming in 2026, and TikTok Shop’s explosive rise, every headline signals tightening competition and shifting buyer behavior.  Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-ai-ads-shake-up-new-fees-tiktok-threats-q4-seller-wins/ Let’s break it all down. Amazon Tests Allowing Multiple Child Variations to Rank on Page Onehttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/h10bradley_is-amazon-allowing-multiple-child-items-to-activity-7397199339317739521-BQ-g/ Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Prompts for Sponsored Products & Sponsored Brandshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/mansournorouzi_sponsored-products-sponsored-brands-prompts-ugcPost-7396966285701652482-6Mlq/ 2026 US Referral and FBA Fee Changes: What Sellers Need to Knowhttps://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/G201411300?locale=en-US TikTok Shop Becomes One of the Fastest-Growing Brands in the UShttps://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-shop-one-of-the-fastest-growing-brands-this-year-2025-11 We’ll dig into how these shifts affect ranking, ad performance, profitability, and cross-platform competition—and what smart sellers should adjust before these changes reshape Q4 and the start of 2026.

Amazon Sellers, this week’s headlines are a wake-up call for anyone running a serious business on the platform. From Amazon suing Perplexity over rogue AI shopping bots, to China’s new tax data-sharing rules, to fee hikes and the rollout of “Doorstep Returns,” the future of selling online just got more complicated—and a lot more interesting.  Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-ai-battles-faster-prime-shipping-costly-returns-rip-virtual-bundles/ Let’s dig in. AI isn’t just changing e-commerce—it’s taking Amazon to court.Amazon’s lawsuit against Perplexity reveals a growing war between platforms and AI browsers that bypass ads and traditional storefronts. Sellers should be watching closely—these tools could reshape how customers find and buy products online. https://www.pcmag.com/news/amazon-sends-perplexity-a-cease-and-desist-over-its-ai-agents-shopping Data transparency just went global.Starting this quarter, Amazon will begin sharing revenue and identity data for all China-based sellers directly with the Chinese tax bureau. It’s a move that signals rising scrutiny on international sellers—and a future where no marketplace operates outside regulatory reach. https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/16/WS68f0999ea310f735438b55e8.html Developers are getting a new bill—and sellers might feel it next.Amazon’s updated SP-API fee structure means tool providers could soon pass rising costs to users. If your business relies on data dashboards, automation, or campaign optimizers, expect subscription prices to climb in 2026. https://developer.amazonservices.com/spp-announcement Convenience always costs someone—and now it’s sellers.With Amazon Doorstep Returns, customers can ship items back from their own homes, making returns frictionless—but at the expense of seller margins. Return fraud, restocking costs, and free shipping expectations are becoming the new battlefield for profitability. https://myamazonguy.com/news/amazon-doorstep-returns/ We’ll break down what these changes mean for sellers who want to stay competitive without getting crushed by new rules, rising costs, and AI-driven chaos.

Amazon Sellers — the marketplace is shifting fast. Amazon’s new “Help Me Decide” shopping tool is changing discovery, ChatGPT is driving traffic but not sales, and AI-powered browsers are reimagining the entire customer journey. Plus, shoppers are spending again—but they’re smarter, cautious, and more value-driven than ever. Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-new-ai-shopping-tool-holiday-spending-trends-key-seller-updates/ Let’s dig into what really moves the needle this week.  Amazon Sellers are about to face a smarter shopper.Amazon’s new Help Me Decide feature compares products, prices, and reviews automatically—rewarding clear data and penalizing weak listings. Amazon’s New AI Shopping Tool “Help Me Decide” Transforms Product Discoveryhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91427815/amazon-new-ai-shopping-feature-is-actually-pretty-helpful Holiday spending is up, but expectations are higher.Shopify reports a 24% rise in global sales—driven by discounts, bundles, and AI-assisted shopping—but customers are demanding frictionless, multi-channel consistency. Spending Rebounds as AI Shapes the 2025 Holiday Shopping Seasonhttps://www.shopify.com/news/global-holiday-retail-report-2025 ChatGPT sends traffic, not conversions (yet).While AI referrals are growing, conversion rates still lag behind traditional search. Sellers should watch this channel closely—it’s early, but evolving fast. ChatGPT Sends Traffic, But Sales Still Lag Behind Traditional Channelshttps://digiday.com/marketing/e-commerce-sites-see-low-sales-from-chatgpt-traffic-new-study-finds/ Browsing just got intelligent.OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas Browser embeds AI into every webpage—summarizing, comparing, and automating on the fly. If this sticks, product discovery may soon start before Amazon search. OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Atlas Browser to Challenge Chrome’s Dominancehttps://clickup.com/blog/hub/ai/news/openai-launches-chatgpt-atlas-browser/