Amazon Catalog Hijacks, Return Fraud & the 1.6% Takeover

The podcast explores the evolving landscape of selling on Amazon, emphasizing the need for sellers to operate as legitimate businesses rather than hobbyists. Robyn Johnson and Todd Welch discuss how the ease of making quick profits has diminished, requiring sellers to focus on logistics, inventory management, and compliance. They highlight the importance of filling out all product information fields to prevent listing hijackings and suggest that Amazon needs to simplify the process for brands to control their listings. The conversation also covers Amazon's new AI policy and the "review listing changes dashboard," cautioning sellers to monitor AI-driven listing updates and the potential for inaccuracies.