#160 - Amazon Statistics 2025, Is AI Ruining Amazon? and more
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TikTok Shop Steps Up European Expansion Amidst U.S. Uncertainties
TikTok Shop is rapidly expanding into Europe while facing existential uncertainty in the United States. The platform is now hiring for nearly 100 TikTok Shop-specific roles across Europe, focusing on countries like Germany, France, Spain, and Italy—the same markets Amazon first targeted in its European expansion beyond the UK. TikTok Shop sold an estimated $9 billion in goods in the U.S. last year. It was banned in January, along with the rest of TikTok, but for less than a day. On January 20th, a 75-day lift on the ban was granted while a potential sale to American owners was explored.
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E-commerce worldwide - statistics & facts
E-commerce has become an indispensable part of global retail. Like many other industries, buying and selling goods has undergone a substantial transformation following the advent of the internet, and thanks to the ongoing digitalization of modern life, consumers all over the world now profit from the perks of online transactions. As global internet access and adoption rapidly increase, with over five billion internet users worldwide, the number of people making purchases online is ever-increasing. In 2025, retail e-commerce sales are estimated to exceed 4.3 trillion U.S. dollars worldwide, and this figure is expected to reach new heights in the coming years.
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Good to Know
Amazon and the Digital Markets Act
Amazon is committed to meeting our customers’ high standards within Europe’s regulatory environment. Since the European Commission issued designations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in September 2023 that included Amazon, we’ve been working with our customers, sellers, internal teams and the European Commission to make sure our business complies with the DMA requirements. We implemented prompts asking customers to share consent if they want to benefit from a personalized experience across our EU Store and other Amazon Services like Prime Video and Audible.
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A boycott aimed at Amazon could hit small businesses instead
The day before a consumer-led “economic blackout” — a Feb. 28 campaign urging shoppers to boycott Amazon and other major retailers for 24 hours — Lori Barzvi sat down to write an email to the man organizing it. Barzvi, who has been selling products on Amazon since 2014, didn’t write to defend the company. Instead, she wanted to offer a reality check about who would actually feel the impact.
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Amazon and FTC set to square off in ‘Economics Day’ hearing in Seattle federal court
Amazon and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission will get a chance to educate the federal judge in the FTC’s antitrust case against the tech giant on the economic principles behind their respective positions Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle. Judge John H. Chun asked for the “Economics Day” hearing with the goal of being “as educated as possible regarding the economic theories in the case,” according to court filings.
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Sesame Workshop Files Lawsuit to Keep Amazon, Walmart, eBay From Selling Allegedly Counterfeit Toys
Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit on Friday against sellers on e-commerce sites like eBay, Walmart and Amazon in an effort to stop the sale of allegedly counterfeit merchandise — or else pay $150,000 per infringed work. The parent company of “Sesame Street” also named AliExpress, eCRATER, MadeInChina and Temu as examples of how these so-called alias store operators are able to function in their copyright lawsuit filed in the northern district of Illinois’ eastern division and obtained by TheWrap.
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Amazon Statistics 2025: Key Trends Every Seller Must Know
Amazon has changed the way people shop today, becoming the go-to marketplace for millions of buyers and sellers worldwide. In 2024, Amazon’s total revenue surpassed USD 500 billion, and with over 300 million active customers, it remains the most influential eCommerce platform in the world. Amazon offers everything from everyday essentials to high-end electronics. Its vast product selection and seamless shopping experience continue to drive record-breaking sales.
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SmartScout's Voice of the Amazon Seller 2025: Rising Costs, Competition, and Uncertain Profitability
-SmartScout, the leading eCommerce analytics software suite, today released “Voice of the Amazon Seller Report,” which reveals a changing landscape for Amazon sellers, as rising fulfillment fees, increased competition, and growing concerns over account suspensions reshape the marketplace. The report, based on a survey of 325 sellers across all business sizes, highlights how profitability pressures and policy changes are impacting Amazon entrepreneurs.
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Tips and Tricks
The 7 Best Business Credit Cards for Amazon FBA Sellers
Becoming an Amazon FBA seller is one of the most interesting, unique businesses you can start. FBA stands for Fulfillment by Amazon, and it’s a program offered by Amazon to third-party merchants that allows you to get your products on Amazon’s website and leverage its global fulfillment network to scale your e-commerce business.This is a huge simplification, but lots of people have made a healthy living, even small fortunes with Amazon FBA, and it is built on one of the most trusted brands in the world.
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20 Best Sources of Distributors for Amazon FBA
As e-commerce continues to expand, Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program remains a cornerstone for many online retailers, providing a streamlined approach to storage, packaging and shipping. However, the success of an Amazon FBA business heavily relies on sourcing products from reliable distributors. In this article, we will explore key considerations and identify some of the best platforms to find distributors for Amazon FBA sellers.
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150+ Dropshipping Products To Sell for Profit (2025)
One of the biggest hurdles new dropshipping entrepreneurs face is choosing which products to sell. It’s a significant business decision with long-term consequences for your brand and website. If you want to know how to start dropshipping to generate profit, focusing on in-demand products like the ones suggested below is important. hether you run a one-product dropshipping store or sell a catalog of items, use these suggestions to inspire business growth.
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Podcasts
Is artificial intelligence reshaping Amazon selling for the better or leading it astray? In this episode, we scrutinize the nuanced impact of AI on Amazon sellers, posing the provocative question of whether AI is indeed ruining Amazon. We dive into the labyrinth of AI’s potential benefits—boosting sales and streamlining operations—while also exposing the risks of over-reliance on AI without human input and data. As AI tools like ChatGPT become more prevalent in product and keyword searches, we emphasize the crucial role of specialized tools such as Helium 10 in ensuring accuracy and effectiveness.
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