#484 - Will Amazon Keep Blocking AI? And Big TikTok Shop Shipping Issue | Weekly Buzz 1/2/26

This podcast episode delivers e-commerce news, focusing on Amazon and TikTok Shop. It questions whether Amazon will partner with AI shopping bots like ChatGPT, weighing the potential impact on advertising revenue and search algorithms. The podcast also revisits TikTok Shop's USPS shipping label policy, addressing concerns about Amazon MCF orders and potential rejections and highlights incentives for new sellers on TikTok Shop, urging immediate action. Additionally, it covers Amazon's experiment with regional FBA listing restrictions and its potential implications for sellers. Finally, there is an open casting call for Amazon, TikTok Shop, and Shopify brand owners to share their stories on the Serious Sellers Podcast.