Helium 10 Buzz 1/23/25: Amazon FBA Shipment Change | TikTok Drops Dropshipping

An Amazon FBA shipment change, TikTok shop not allowing dropshipping anymore, and Walmart launching an in-home testing program. These and more buzzing news on this week's episode! ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s Senior Brand Evangelist, Shivali Patel. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level. Amazon FBA Shipment Change https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/GC3Q44PBK8BXQW3Z TikTok Shop Drops Dropshipping The TikTok outage caused TikTok Shop sales to spike, not sink https://digiday.com/marketing/the-tiktok-outage-caused-tiktok-shop-sales-to-spike-not-sink/ Apple, Google remove TikTok from stores as app halts service in U.S. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/18/apple-google-remove-tiktok-from-stores-as-app-halts-service-in-us.html Apple won't return TikTok to the App Store until it's sold to a U.S. buyer https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/21/apple-wont-return-tiktok-to-the-app-store-until-its-sold-to-a-us-buyer Walmart will now let suppliers test products in its customers’ homes https://www.modernretail.co/operations/walmart-will-now-let-suppliers-test-products-in-its-customers-homes/ Inventory Defect and Reimbursement portal now available https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHRkVaMk1ZR05KWFNDSEw2 New Features for Amazon Advertisers https://advertising.amazon.com/API/docs/en-us/release-notes/index New Amazon product title requirements effective January 21, 2025 https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHNEJGOUZIUUs4SFBXWkRV In the next segment, we turn our attention to exciting new Helium 10 product features and updates in the Amazon marketplace. We introduce powerful features inside Helium 10 Adtomic like the Share of Voice tool. This tool is designed to enhance brand visibility and streamline advertising campaigns. Furthermore, Shivali guides us through a compelling strategy for expanding product offerings by leveraging niche book topics by using Helium 10’s Black Box tool for KDP allowing sellers to tap into new markets and diversify income streams. By identifying high-potential keywords with low competition, sellers can capitalize on existing skills and broaden their market presence. Don't miss this episode for a comprehensive look at these critical updates and strategies to enhance your e-commerce success. In this episode of the Weekly Buzz by Helium 10, Bradley covers: 00:47 - Amazon FBA Shipment Change 02:34 - TikTok Shop Drops Dropshipping 04:23 - TikTok Sales Spike 05:36 - TikTok App Unavailable 07:06 - Walmart’s Scintilla 08:59 - IDR Portal LIVE 10:33 - New Features for Advertisers 12:06 - Title Policy Reminder 12:51 - Helium 10 New Feature Alerts 19:09 - Training Tip: Black Box For KDP