Amazon released a new version of its WebStore service (version 4.9.4) that now permits online retailers to launch an Amazon-hosted e-commerce store in six new, previously unavailable categories: Jewelry, Watches, Apparel, Gourmet, Personal Computers and Industrial & Scientific.
Previously merchants that were not authorized to sell in any of these categories on Amazon, but that desired [...]

It appears that Amazon has officially launched its rumored Amazon Checkout product, the PayPal Express Checkout / Google Checkout competitor. While there has been no press release on this, you can see and read all about it on the CBA (Checkout By Amazon) product page here.

How does it work? Very similar to other third-party [...]

Along with Randy over at MyBlogUtopia.com I am a big fan of the Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) program. There are significant benefits for both increased revenue (increased buyer trust and search relevance with FBA tag) and reduced costs (low fulfillment costs and “shipping bonus”). However, there is concern among sellers about Amazon’s ability to provide [...]

Amazon announced this morning that it will open a 600,000 sqf warehouse in Hazleton, Pennsylvania with a projected 1,100 employees by 2011. I have promptly updated my Amazon Fulfillment Google Map with this new site.
My money on the next location is Raleigh, North Carolina. Overnight Super Saver Shipping!

If you’re not familiar with Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program, or have questions, take a look at Amazon’s new introduction to the program. It briefly highlights both the benefits of using FBA to sell on Amazon and the process of getting your products to Amazon.

I don’t think there has been any official word from Amazon on the demise of ClickRiver, but I spoke to the Amazon team at a large online retailer yesterday that stated “the ClickRiver program has been discontinued”. Then I came across this complaint from an Amazon ClickRiver user on the WebmasterWorld forum:

As promised but long delayed, here’s the second part of my ChannelAdvisor Catalyst US thoughts and observations.
Amazon Enterprise

Before WebStore there was Amazon’s enterprise platform, essentially managing a retailer’s e-commerce business and the foundation on which WebStore was built. Not all that well known since this is really only an option for a very small number [...]

If you are considering the Fulfillment By Amazon program then check out Randy Smythe’s Guide to FBA. As a media seller that has been using FBA for a while, he’s providing one of the best hands-on guides available online and is recommended reading before you jump in.
Speaking of Fulfillment By Amazon, Amazon agreed last week [...]

Several merchants report that Amazon has begun offering free conversions of eCommerce sites to its Amazon Webstore product for qualified online retailers. The email (below) states $400,000 in annual sales as criteria but nothing specific about traffic goals.

It appears that Amazon is kicking its new shopping referral program, Amazon Product Ads, into high gear. Brian at Comparison Shopping Engines reports that Amazon has reached out to target online retailers with an overview of the program and its benefits.
Only available today in the Consumer Electronics, Home & Garden, Tools Toys and Kids & [...]