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Amazon Tacks on 3.5% Fuel Surcharge to FBA Seller Fees
Amazon has officially announced the implementation of a new 3.5% "fuel and logistics-related surcharge" for third-party merchants utilizing its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) services, effective April 17, 2026. This move, which the retail giant attributes to persistently elevated operational costs stemming from global geopolitical instability, marks a significant adjustment to the e-commerce landscape. The surcharge […]
Amazon and the United States Postal Service Reach Landmark Agreement to Secure Majority Delivery Volume Following Tense Negotiations
Amazon and the United States Postal Service (USPS) have finalized a critical new agreement that ensures the postal agency will continue to handle the vast majority of the e-commerce giant’s domestic package volume. The deal, confirmed by both parties following a period of public friction and stalled negotiations, stipulates that the USPS will retain approximately […]
Amazon Upends Discount Pricing with New Reference Price Rule
The retail landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift in how value is communicated to consumers, driven by one of the most significant policy updates in the history of the Amazon marketplace. For decades, the formula for retail promotions was straightforward: a merchant would display a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), apply a discount, and highlight […]
Amazon Delays Controversial Advertising Payment Policy Following Seller Backlash and Cash Flow Concerns
In a significant reversal following intense pushback from its third-party merchant community, Amazon has announced a delay in the implementation of a new payment policy for its advertising services. The e-commerce giant originally informed a segment of its sellers on April 6, 2026, that it would begin automatically deducting advertising costs from their retail sales […]