Amazon is set to introduce fresh charges for independent vendors who opt to send their goods to consumers directly rather than utilizing the corporation’s fulfillment service.
Starting from October 1, the corporation will receive a 2% share from each product sold by retailers participating in Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime Initiative. Alternatively, a minimum of $0.25 per item will be charged. This information was conveyed through an official communication issued by the corporation.
Introduced back in 2015, the Sellers Fulfilled Prime initiative grants retailers the ability to display the Prime emblem on their product listings without depending on Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon service. In exchange, these vendors are obligated to manage order fulfillment, offering one-day and two-day shipping at no extra cost for Prime patrons. These patrons subscribe to a monthly scheme for quicker shipping and additional benefits.
A few years ago, Amazon put a hold on accepting new members into this program, citing a disparity in the elevated experience anticipated by Prime customers. Nonetheless, just two months prior, the e-commerce giant expressed its intention to reopen registrations.
These developments coincide with mounting regulatory examinations of Amazon’s dominance in the market and its treatment of vendors.
Furthermore, as detailed in the announcement, the corporation disclosed its intentions to enforce new prerequisites, including punctual delivery standards.
