In light of the ongoing global health and economic crisis, Amazon is making regular changes to support customers, employees and third-party sellers alike. At SellerMobile, it is our goal to keep you updated on the changes to Amazon programs and policies. We plan to give you weekly updates for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic to help you navigate the uncertainty in the e-Commerce industry.
The Latest Amazon COVID-19 Updates
May 8 – Amazon plans to extend the closure of its French warehouses until May 13.
May 7 – Sellers taking part in Amazon’s FBA Small and Light program can now fulfill their items using Amazon’s Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF)
May 6 – Amazon expands its brokerage services in 48 states, except Alaska and Hawaii.
May 6 – The Postal Service™ is temporarily suspending international mail acceptance for certain destinations due to service impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 4 – Amazon offers new courses and certifications to enable advertisers globally to learn about Amazon Advertising products and services.
May 3 – Amazon FBA adjusts policies for seller fulfilled orders to give sellers more time process returns and issue refunds.
Read more Amazon COVID-19 updates here
Amazon COVID-19 Updates: Most popular products based on sales as of May 8, 2020
- L.O.L Surprise! Toy
- Bubble solution
- UNO Minecraft card game
- Fire TV Stick
- Echo Dot
- Smart home camera
- Binoculars for adults
- Astronomical telescope
- Video game gift cards
- Novels and Non-fictional books
- Workout shorts for women
- Slip-on water shoe
Amazon COVID-19 Updates: Biggest gainers in sales rank as of May 8, 2020
- Self-help books
- Binoculars for kids
- Wireless security camera
- Gaming monitor
- Laptop computer
- Driveway alarm system
- Play Station video game
- Colored pencils
- Stuffed animal bear
What’s the best product to sell during the coronavirus pandemic?
Although Amazon has opened its warehouses a couple weeks back and started accepting a wider range of items, it still continues to prioritize products under these categories to better serve customers’ needs while they are in quarantine.
- Baby products
- Health and household
- Beauty and personal care
- Grocery
- Industrial and scientific
- Pet supplies
If your products do not fall into one of the above six categories, we highly suggest that you consider expanding your niches. It is highly likely that the surge in demand for essential goods will stick around long-term.
What are other categories with surge in sales?
Amazon has noticed soaring demands in other categories and subcategories, including:
- Work-from-home tools/furniture
- Home gym accessories
- Board games/puzzles
- Homeschooling resources
- Patio, Lawn, & Garden products
- Home organization/cleaning products
Amazon Seller Resources
Read previous articles to learn more on:
- Coronavirus Stimulus Package: How it can help small business owners
- What are consumers buying during the coronavirus quarantine
- How can Amazon third-party sellers protect their business amid the global crisis
- What does Amazon temporary freeze of incoming shipments can mean for FBA sellers
- Impacts of the Novel Coronavirus on eCommerce
- COVID-19 Help Page for Amazon Sellers
Happenings around Amazon
- Amazon lends its expertise — and its cash — to Covid-19 research
- Amazon Spain: ‘We’ve blocked around 6,000 sellers due to unjustified price hikes’
- Coronavirus: Amazon to Deliver Essential Goods in Mumbai’s Containment Zones
- Amazon Has Quietly Started a Free Delivery Service for Restaurants Housed In Its Buildings
- Here’s How Coronavirus Will Impact Amazon’s Profit Growth
- ICE partners with Amazon, 3M to identify counterfeit coronavirus gear
- Data Shows How Amazon Reached Its Multibillion-Dollar Ad Goal
- COVID-19 Is Turning Amazon’s Business Upside Down – But in a good way.
- Amazon scam warning: Whatever you do stay away from these fake emails
- Prime Members Are Getting More Value From Amazon Than Ever
Insights & Opportunities for Amazon Sellers
- Amazon scam warning: Whatever you do stay away from these fake emails
- Amazon wins business from reluctant brands after coronavirus closes stores
- Consumer Behavior Study Finds Shoppers Turning to Amazon This Mother’s Day
- Warehouse Giant Seeing Insatiable Demand From Amazon
- Can coronavirus survive on Amazon packages? What to know
- COVID-19 Is Turning Amazon’s Business Upside Down – But in a good way.
- Amazon makes $10,000 per second as shoppers shelter in place
- Amazon encourage sellers to help supply medical institutions with vital PPE
- Seller reputation and price gouging: Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic
- Chinese Sellers on Amazon Losing Ground
- COVID-19 marketplace analysis: U.S. Amazon search terms
- Amazon Sellers Find New Way to Display Products and Raise Sales
- Small business sellers are stepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic
Stay Tuned for More Updates
We are not sure until when this COVID-19 pandemic will end, so for now stay informed on the latest Amazon Covid-19 updates and act accordingly.
We wish everyone well during this time. If you need help streamlining your processes – be it your inventory, shipment, sales & profit monitoring or PPC advertising – SellerMobile got your back.
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