Amazon Layoffs Surge, eBay Ads Update, Walmart Holiday Deals, Amazon Global Marketplace Insights - This week in Amazon & eCommerce - Oct 29

Unease in Q4 for workers and sellers…

1. Amazon Faces Largest Layoffs Yet… How Will This Affect Sellers? Amazon announced plans to reduce its corporate workforce by 14,000 roles as part of an ongoing effort to streamline operations, eliminate bureaucracy, and refocus on key growth areas, though reports suggest the total number of layoffs could reach up to 30,000 employees, but we’re wondering about even more widespread issues… [Learn more]

2. eBay Tweaks Promoted Listings for Better Search Results: eBay quietly updated its Promoted Listings in early October so that ads now appear only under the default Best Match and Top Picks search results, disappearing when shoppers switch to other sort options like “ending soonest” or “lowest price.” [Learn more]

3. Walmart Launches Holiday Deals and WhoKnewVille Magic: Walmart has unveiled plans for three major Walmart Deals Events this holiday season, promising deep discounts of up to 60% on top brands like Apple, Dyson, Levi’s, and LEGO, along with thousands of deals under $20. [Learn more]

4. Amazon Marketplaces Reveal True Profit Potential: A new Amazon Marketplaces Trends Report challenges the notion that gross merchandise volume alone defines marketplace potential, introducing a seven-factor framework that measures true seller opportunity across Amazon’s eleven major markets. [Learn more]

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