Amazon Sellers—today’s lineup hits every pressure point sellers are feeling right now. From interactive ads outperforming traditional video to Walmart rapidly closing the e-commerce gap, plus Amazon’s newest return policy gut-punch, this one matters.

Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-major-policy-shifts-walmart-competition-and-new-seller-risks-this-week/

I’ll break down how each shift affects your margins, visibility, and seasonal strategy—especially with Valentine’s Day heating up.

Let’s dig in live at 12PM Eastern.

Interactive Video Ads Outperform Standard Formats Across the Funnel https://www.beet.tv/2026/01/interactive-video-ads-outperform-standard-formats-across-the-funnel-amazons-maggie-zhang.html

Walmart Is Rapidly Closing the Online Sales Gap With Amazon https://www.pymnts.com/walmart/2026/walmarts-closing-the-amazon-online-sales-gap/

Amazon Drops High-Value Return Protections, Forcing Sellers to Rethink Pricing and Product Mix https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2026/01/14/amazon-removes-safeguard-for-sellers-of-high-value-items/

Drive More Valentine’s Day Sales With These Tips https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/6926fe7b-ef70-45db-9e8e-8a00d19208e6

We’ll break down what each update means for your PPC, margins, returns, cross-channel positioning, and seasonal planning—so you can stay profitable while the platform keeps shifting under your feet.

Amazon Sellers, today’s headlines hit the core of where online commerce is headed. From AI systems scraping product data without consent to Amazon fighting (and maybe joining) agentic shopping bots, plus TikTok Shop swallowing social commerce and China tax rules shaking up global competition — this is one of the most consequential news cycles we’ve had all year.

Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-ai-backlash-fba-visibility-issues-big-tariff-shifts-hitting-sellers/

Let’s break it all down.

Amazon’s “Buy For Me” AI Sparks Backlash as Small Businesses Say Listings Are Being Hijacked https://www.valueaddedresource.net/amazon-buy-for-me-small-business-backlash/

Amazon’s Agentic Commerce Crossroads: Block the Bots or Partner With Them? https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/amazon-s-agent-dilemma-block-ai-bots-or-join-them

TikTok Shop Surges to Nearly 20% of All Social Commerce in 2025 https://www.emarketer.com/press-releases/tiktok-shop-makes-up-nearly-20-of-social-commerce-in-2025/

Chinese Online Retailers Warn New Tax Rules Could Be Devastating https://www.rswebsols.com/news/chinese-online-retailers-claim-new-tax-will-be-devastating/

The Vine Pricing Strategy Most Sellers Overlook https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7414324193506504704/

We’ll dig into how AI hijacking risks affect your brand, why bot-driven shopping is reshaping traffic, how TikTok is stealing the discovery funnel, how China’s tax overhaul could level the field, and the Vine strategy that can make or break your next product launch.

Amazon Sellers ⚡—the data is shifting fast, and the edge is moving to those who adapt early. AI visuals are outperforming humans, fast shipping is quietly taxing conversions, and consumer debt is reshaping how shoppers behave. I’m breaking down what’s noise, what’s signal, and where sellers can still pull ahead. 🧠📦

Full News: https://amazonseller.school/amazon-news-ai-listings-review-changes-shipping-shifts-and-the-new-rules-sellers-must-adapt-to/

AI Images for Amazon Sellers: Boost Clicks and Conversions https://amazonseller.school/ai-images-for-amazon-sellers-boost-clicks-and-conversions/

A Decade of E-Commerce Volatility Ends https://www.marketplacepulse.com/articles/a-decade-of-e-commerce-volatility-ends

The Importance of Fast Shipping on Amazon https://www.linkedin.com/posts/isaac-gross-289818ba_the-importance-of-fast-shipping-on-amazon-activity-7406381522615742464-0OFN/

Household Debt Hits Record $18.6T as Delinquencies Remain Elevated https://thehill.com/business/5592278-household-debt-high-record-delinquencies/

We’ll unpack how these trends collide on your PDP, inside your ads, and at checkout—plus what smart sellers are doing right now to protect conversion, pricing power, and margin while others fall behind.