Blair's Amazon Pulse, Oct 13 2023

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Guide: Common Mistakes that FBA Sellers Make ❌

Amazon sellers tend to have similar mindsets and values. For that very reason, the mistakes they make are surprisingly similar. Read here to learn about some common FBA mistakes.

Climate Pledge Update ♻️

Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly program, aimed at promoting sustainable products, has introduced three new certifications recognizing materials innovation: International Sustainability & Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC Plus), Recycled Content Standard for Electrical and Electronic Equipment, and Plant-Based Fiber Blended. Products earning these certifications are eligible for the Climate Pledge Friendly badge. Link

API Updates ⭐

The simplification of the SP-API process, with the removal of AWS IAM or AWS Signature Version 4 requirements, is a game-changer for developers working on Amazon integrations. This means less time spent on complex configurations and more time focusing on creating robust, efficient solutions for your Amazon business. Whether you’re looking to streamline your inventory management, optimize your pricing strategy, or automate your order processing, this update can make the development process smoother and faster. Link

FBA Dashboard Features Added ✨ 

Amazon has enhanced the FBA returns dashboard, offering valuable insights into customer returns. This upgraded dashboard provides comprehensive information about returns, encompassing grading results, customer feedback, and items returned to Amazon's fulfillment centers. With these additions, sellers can now access data on the most-returned products, primary reasons for returns, product-specific return insights, and customizable reports to better understand return trends. To access these new features, simply visit the insights tab on the FBA returns dashboard. Link

That’s all for the week! Next week, we’ll have more news and more advice on growing your Amazon business.

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