Amazon News: New Metrics, Fewer Competitors & Prime Day Prep

In this episode of the Amazon Sellers School podcast, Todd Welch, Leslie, and Corey discuss recent Amazon seller news, including the decrease in competition due to fewer active sellers and strategies for navigating Amazon's policies. They analyze Nike's decision to limit third-party sellers, the impact on consumers, and Amazon's efforts to prevent arbitrage. The panel also discusses Amazon's new minimum inventory metric, its limitations, and the challenges of inventory planning. They share experiences with FBA, AWD, and the difficulties in dealing with Amazon's support. The episode further covers Amazon's crackdown on review manipulation, highlighting new trends, potential penalties, and ways for sellers to stay safe, while also sharing personal experiences and advice on handling fraudulent reviews.