Amazon announced the launch of Amazon.sg, introducing a local Amazon shop in Singapore on desktop, mobile browser and as a shopping app. Customers can buy millions of products from categories such as books, video games, consumer electronics, baby and toys, and home and kitchen. All customers in Singapore enjoy free delivery on eligible orders over $40 within 2-3 days. Henry
Amazon FBA repackaging service can no longer be disabled
Amazon has made its Amazon Fulfilment by Amazon (FbA) Repackaging service, which used to be an option, mandatory, reports Tambay. The service is designed by Amazon to take care of unsellable customer returns. In the service, these products are refurbished to saleable condition. The new refurbishment settings state that FbA repackages your eligible customer returns so they can
Amazon launches Prime service in challenging Brazil market
Amazon.com will launch its Prime subscription service in Brazil as it seeks to broaden its footprint in Latin America’s largest economy. Up to now, the marketplace giant has struggled against tough local competition. In a bid to dislodge established local e-commerce rivals including Magazine Luiza and Mercado Livre, Amazon is offering Prime subscribers unlimited nationwide
Effect of new German tax-law on Amazon sellers
A new German law obliges cross-border sellers in Germany that sell on marketplaces such as Amazon to take action before 1st October, 2019. Sellers who did not take action to comply with the new regulation will be blocked by the marketplace platform. Back in 2017, the European Commission proposed new EU-regulations concerning VAT, which should come into effect in 2021. With
More than 25% of Australian Amazon shoppers will change their shopping habits
New research published by global digital consultancy agency Practicology has polled Australian shoppers to assess their attitudes to Amazon Australia. The consumer poll shows that more Australian shoppers are turning to Amazon, and the product categories where the site is most likely to gain market share in the next year. The findings highlight that consumers in Australia are