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Amazon raises FBA fees slightly, automates more roles with AI, recovers from a major AWS outage, and gifts sellers new tools — from instant video creation to improved inbound logistics and longer return periods.

AI is redefining online visibility. Classic SEO still has its place, but AI-first optimization — human-readable, semantically rich, and context-driven — is the new standard. Those who adapt now will dominate both Amazon search results and AI-powered recommendation systems in the coming years.

Amazon empowers sellers with new appeal rights, faster inventory tools, and mass product customization — while Adobe data shows Gen Z buyers act on emotion, not logic. Key trends to watch as holiday e-commerce heats up.

Nearly 60% of U.S. shoppers already use AI for online purchases, and one in four prefer ChatGPT to Google. While Walmart and eBay welcome these new buyers, Amazon builds its own tools and blocks external ones—pushing sellers to adapt to both Amazon and global agentic commerce.

Amazon launches partial refunds and one-click Prime delivery, ChatGPT tests AI-powered checkout, and new analytics dashboards promise deeper customer insights — key shifts every seller should watch.

Amazon blocks AI agents as Walmart and Target open APIs, Chinese sellers surpass 50% share, 60% of Americans use GenAI for shopping, and Amazon cuts FBA fees on Amazon Business bulk orders.

Amazon Accelerate 2025 brought major seller updates: global Supply Chain expansion, new AI tools for faster launches, an upgraded Seller Assistant, and direct AMC access for smarter advertising.

Amazon’s weekly roundup: supply-focused AI vs. Shopify’s demand-driven AI, 2D barcode adoption before GS1 Sunrise 2027, tariffs reshape holiday pricing, Virtual Bundles gain traction, plus updates to FBA, MCF, and Outlet.

Amazon news this week: Lens Live visual search, $1M single-SKU sellers, rising IP complaints, stricter UK FBM delivery rules, Canada re-verification, and tariff refund opportunities.

Amazon rolls out Manufacturing Central, enforces AI-driven messaging rules, launches AHA to protect accounts, and adds Rufus price alerts. Also: variation clean-up, 30-day launch roadmap, and Prime Big Deal Days.