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1️⃣ There are many sellers with funds being held related to the new DD+7 issue. The math seems incorrect, as they are seemingly holding more than they should. There is a growing frustration among our legitimate sellers. Share https://tinyl.co/4VUt. Some have it shows as account-level reserves, but Amazon has confirmed it’s related to the dd+7 issue
2️⃣ Amazon announced it will no longer accept credit card payments for PPC, affecting those who rely on credit card points to help with margins; There is a boycott on April 15th to protest the recent changes on Amazon, which is essentially a fee increase. https://tinyl.co/4VUu.
3️⃣ Most Amazon brands running external traffic think they’re scaling, until they realize they’re burning budget and don’t know what’s actually working. One brand stopped guessing and built an affiliate program that drove 96% new-to-brand customers, vs. ~28% from ads. Same traffic, different outcome. Want to learn how? https://tinyl.co/4VUv → (sponsored)
4️⃣ Amazon also announced a a 3.5% logistics surcharge on fulfillment fees
5️⃣ Good News. “ As Canada’s Digital Services Tax Act has been officially repealed, beginning 15 April 2026, Amazon Ads will start refunding Regulatory Advertising Fees previously collected for ads served in Canada between 15 August 2024 and 31 July 2025. No action is required – refunds will be applied automatically to your account. Most refunds should be issued by 30 April 2026.” https://bit.ly/4vtMXtN
6️⃣ “Amazon strikes deal with USPS that maintains 80% of package volume” http://tiny.cc/fnn1101
7️⃣ Marketplace partner seeking these brands—if you have supply, let me know: Kiehl’s, Dr. Squatch, Davines, Laneige, Tatcha, L’Occitane, Urban Decay, Panasonic, Mustela, Caudalie, Estée Lauder, Elemis, Prada, Innisfree, Pacifica, Mario Badescu, Kérastase, Mediheal, TonyMoly, Pond’s, The Face Shop, La Roche-Posay, Hourglass, Banila Co
8️⃣ There are some reports of Passkey QR codes not working properly.
9️⃣ “Starting April 9, 2026, you can store your inventory in bulk at a lower cost in our new Global Warehousing & Distribution (GWD) facility in Shenzhen, China, and seamlessly replenish to our US fulfillment network when needed.”
🔟 “Effective May 1, 2026, Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) removal and disposal fees will be charged on a per-unit basis at the time each unit is removed or disposed of. This update is in line with industry standards and gives you more visibility into your removal and disposal activities.”
Wishing You A Great Weekend, https://www.linkedin.com/in/edrosenberg1/ Voice of the Seller
