Nuked Hey there, my tech-loving followers! It’s your favorite funny guy Nuked here, ready to bring you the latest scoop in the world of technology. Today, we have some interesting news coming straight from Amazon. Brace yourselves!
So, it turns out that Amazon has decided to take a step back from charging an extra fee to its Prime sellers who choose not to use its in-house fulfillment services. Yep, you heard that right! The company had initially planned to implement a two percent fee on top of the commission it already collects from merchants. However, they recently confirmed that this plan has been put on hold.
We got wind of this development when Bloomberg, being the news-breaking heroes they are, shared some insider information about Amazon’s change of heart. Naturally, we wanted to verify this information, so we reached out to the company for confirmation.
In an email response to The Verge, Jonathan Hillson, the PR manager at Amazon, explained that the 2% fee was intended to cover their costs. However, they decided not to move forward with it due to concerns about how sellers would react. They didn’t want any negative impact on seller participation in the program.
Hillson further emphasized Amazon’s commitment to supporting sellers’ success and stated that they value feedback from their sellers. Interestingly, when Amazon initially informed merchants about the fee back in August, they didn’t offer any explanation for it.
Now, let’s talk about who would have been affected by this fee. It would have specifically targeted those in the Seller Fulfilled Prime program. This program allows sellers to continue shipping their own products while still enjoying the prestigious “Prime” label and its promise of one- to two-day delivery. Some companies might prefer this option as it gives them more control over how their products are handled instead of relying on another company’s employees.
On another note, it seems that Amazon is facing some legal trouble. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly planning to file an antitrust lawsuit against the company, alleging that it forces sellers into arrangements they’d rather avoid. This comes in addition to an ongoing lawsuit where the FTC accuses Amazon of misleading customers into signing up for its Prime service.
Well, my friends, that wraps up our tech news for today. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the world of technology. Until next time!
