Amazon Sellers — this week’s headlines are packed with retail power plays and platform strategy shifts.

Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-variation-policy-reversed-macys-ads-via-amazon-rising-fba-costs/

We’ll dive into Walmart’s latest push into brick-and-click commerce, a billion-dollar Amazon seller face-off, and what a reversal on variation cleanups means for Q4 prep. 🚨

Join me as we break it all down with no fluff—just strategy.

Amazon Sellers — Walmart’s aiming to put your listings in their aisles.

The retail giant is testing QR codes in stores that promote third-party marketplace listings—bringing online-only products into the physical world, without added fees. This is a big step for multichannel sellers watching Walmart as a rising force.

https://www.modernretail.co/technology/walmart-is-testing-a-new-way-to-show-off-products-from-third-party-marketplace-sellers-in-stores/

Two billion-dollar Amazon strategies go head-to-head.

Pattern (reseller model) vs. Anker (brand builder). One IPO, one household name. This isn’t just about business models—it’s about what type of Amazon success the market is willing to reward.

https://www.marketplacepulse.com/articles/pattern-the-anti-anker

Amazon buyers are shifting their dollars to essentials—but they’re paying more.

Searches in Health & Household and Grocery are up. Electronics and Apparel are slipping. If you’re in essentials, this is your pricing opportunity. For the rest, it’s time to rethink your value narrative.

https://www.momentumcommerce.com/amazon-search-price-analysis/

Variation chaos averted.

Amazon reversed its variation theme cleanup policy after seller backlash. Only variations with zero sales in the last 12 months are now at risk. If your variation structure still drives traffic—breathe easy. For now.

https://ppc.land/amazon-halts-variation-theme-cleanup-after-seller-backlash/#google_vignette

Let’s dig into what these moves mean for your margins, marketplace strategy, and fourth-quarter game plan.

📦 Amazon Sellers, your warehouse strategy, listing tools, and recovery settings just changed.

Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-fba-policy-shift-ai-tools-new-marketplaces-q4-prep-strategies/

I’m going to cover Amazon’s damaged inventory update, Best Buy’s new threat, and why your peak season prep may already be at risk. 🤖

If you’re serious about profit and control, this is one stream you don’t want to miss.

Amazon Sellers, your FBA damaged goods just got a policy overhaul. Now you get to choose—cash back or take back—but only if you act.

We’ll also talk about the new AI Seller Assistant. Amazon says it helps, but what else is it tracking?

Meanwhile, Best Buy’s third-party marketplace just went live. If you’re in tech, appliances, or sports merch—this might be your next channel.

And if your top SKUs are already facing storage limits… You’re not alone. The Q4 warehouse squeeze has started.

Here’s what I’m breaking down:

Amazon FBA Sellers: New Policy Changes How Damaged Inventory Is Handled https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vanessaamazonproblemsolver_amazonfba-ecommerceoperations-amazonsellers-activity-7362223607365709824-D6_d/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAB-QogBLwK8SYvtYifqkq7rznc8y1J89dw

Amazon Launches AI Seller Assistant – Helpful or Just More Oversight? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jonelder_amazon-launches-ai-seller-assistant-activity-7362127116156481536-a9Ux/

Best Buy Launches Digital Marketplace, More Than Doubling Products Online https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250819865705/en/Best-Buy-launches-digital-marketplace-more-than-doubling-number-of-products-available-online

Is Amazon FBA Running Out of Room Already? https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/abblog/blog.pl?/pl/2025/8/1755574498.html

Amazon Sellers, the fight for your customer is now between bots—not brands.

Join me as we break down the AI arms race, smarter sourcing, and what sellers must do right now to dominate Q4. 🤖🛒

Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-ai-agents-prime-deal-prep-vine-for-bulky-items-big-seller-wins-this-week/

It’s not just about listings anymore—it’s about where and how you show up.

Amazon Sellers, the AI takeover isn't coming—it's here. This week’s headlines prove that visibility, agility, and timing now decide who wins.

Here’s what we’re covering:

The AI Commerce Wars Have Begun https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasongoldberg/2025/08/08/the-ai-commerce-wars-have-begun/

How AI Is Reshaping Supplier Negotiations https://hbr.org/2025/07/how-ai-is-reshaping-supplier-negotiations

Get Ready for the Holiday Shopping Season https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/b1ede982-1f26-4db4-9bb7-18a88bb7f7d0

E-commerce Experts Predict Boom in TikTok Shop, Live Selling in 2025 https://www.ainvest.com/news/commerce-experts-predict-boom-tiktok-shop-live-selling-2025-2508/