#531 - Amazon REDUCING Fees? | TikTok Shop Expansion in EU | Weekly Buzz 6/18/26

Amazon’s FBA New Selection program is set to introduce expanded benefits on July 30th, featuring instant fee credits, extended storage waivers, and reduced Vine enrollment costs to incentivize new product launches. TikTok Shop continues its global expansion, recently launching in Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, and Austria. Helium 10 has introduced an MCP integration for Claude, enabling elite members to automate complex data analysis and streamline product research tasks. Additionally, Amazon now permits direct uploads of country-specific images within the Image Manager, facilitating localized listing optimization. Walmart is also broadening its reach by allowing U.S.-based inventory to ship to customers in Mexico, creating new cross-border sales opportunities. Meanwhile, the Helium 10 Ads Academy provides free, structured PPC education to help sellers transition from basic advertising to advanced campaign management, reducing reliance on external agencies.