Amazon's Fee Wars and Ad Triumph, eBay Teams Up, Amazon Resale Revamp - This week in Amazon & eCommerce - Jun 21

The war wages on…

1. Amazon Cuts Fees to Battle Shein and Temu, Boosting Sales: Amazon has responded to competition from low-cost platforms like Shein and Temu by lowering seller fees, particularly for clothing items, to attract more shoppers. Starting in January, fees on cheaper apparel decreased from 17% to 5%, which has already led to a rise in sales volume. [Learn more]

2. Amazon Surges Past Google in Retail Ad Revenue: Amazon has overtaken Google in retail advertising, becoming the largest network in this sector despite being the third-largest digital advertising platform overall, behind Google and Meta. [Learn more]

3. The Athletic Scores Big with eBay Collectibles Partnership: In 2022, The New York Times expanded its sports coverage by acquiring The Athletic, a paid-subscription sports site. Now, The Athletic is partnering with eBay to integrate commerce into its content through a new vertical focused on sports collectibles. [Learn more]

4. Amazon Warehouse Rebrands as 'Amazon Resale': Amazon has rebranded its “Amazon Warehouse” storefront to “Amazon Resale,” focusing on used, pre-owned, and open-box products while maintaining its delivery, customer service, and return benefits. [Learn more]

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