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Welcome to this week’s eFocus, RepricerExpress’ look at the top ecommerce stories and latest Amazon news from around the Web this week.<\/h4>\n

Amazon brand gating, what does it mean for your business?<\/strong> Leah McHugh<\/a> via Web Retailer<\/a> reports on Amazon’s decision to charge sellers to sell certain branded goods on its marketplace. In order to sell those brands you must now submit three official invoices and\/or a letter from the brand owner, and new sellers to the brand must pay a non-refundable \u201capproval fee\u201d as part of the approval process. The good news is that it won’t affect current sellers of these brands. Continue reading…<\/span><\/p>\n

Amazon moves into takeaway food delivery:<\/strong> Sean Farrell<\/a> at The Guardian<\/a> reports Amazon is taking on Deliveroo, Uber and Just Eat by entering the growing market for delivering restaurant food to busy Londoners. Customers in certain London postcodes can order meals from restaurants using an Amazon app. The Amazon Restaurants service is only available to customers of Amazon\u2019s Prime service and promises free delivery within an hour on orders of \u00a315 or more. Continue reading…<\/a><\/p>\n

eBay.com set more stringent shipping expectations:<\/strong> Chris Dawson<\/a> at Tamebay<\/a> reports eBay sellers in the US are getting a little upset, as eBay have upped the delivery expectations for First Class and Priority Mail Express sent via USPS. USPS say that Priority Mail Express is usually \u201cOvernight scheduled delivery by 10:30 am\u201d and First Class Mail is \u201cDelivery in 1 to 3 business days\u201d. eBay have said that they\u2019ll be updating the estimated delivery date for seller on-time shipping performance in line with USPS expectations. Continue reading…<\/a><\/p>\n

An Amazon drone has been spotted flying above a field in Cambridgeshire: <\/strong>Sam Shead<\/a> at Business Insider UK<\/a> reports an Amazon delivery drone has been spotted flying above a field, eight miles south-east of Cambridge. It was identified as Amazon’s largest outdoor drone testing site by Business Insider last month, but no drones have been spotted at the location until now. Continue reading…<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Amazon Prime Now available to 30% of the UK population:<\/strong> Chris Dawson<\/a> at Tamebay<\/a> reports that Amazon are continuing to expand their Prime Now service, bringing it to new areas like North London, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex. In total, Amazon Prime Now is available to a massive 30% of the UK population. Continue reading…<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Have a great weekend!<\/p>\n

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