New Solution Provider Portal, New AI Alexa, & Amazon Lens Features | Weekly Buzz 3/5/25 | SSP #645

There are new changes to how Amazon agencies and service providers can access client accounts and a new date change for FBA reimbursement policies. These and more buzzing news on this week's episode!
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We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s VP of Education and Strategy, Bradley Sutton. 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’s Solution Provider Portal (SPP) is a dedicated gateway for third-party developers and service providers to onboard and manage their offerings for Amazon seller and vendor customers.
https://developer.amazonservices.com/solution-provider-portal

You can now use a credit card as your Walmart Marketplace billing method.
https://marketplacelearn.walmart.com/guides/Taxes%20%26%20payments/Billing%20Information/Billing-Methods:-Add-a-credit-card

New effective date for FBA inventory reimbursement policy
https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHVkYyU0M5NldVQ1BWQ0NO

Track and prevent product return badges
https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHMlZVVzZXTkc4N1Q0OEtD

TikTok Shop welcomes merchants in Germany, France, and Italy
https://ecommercenews.eu/tiktok-shop-welcomes-merchants-in-germany-france-and-italy/

Amazon eyes global expansion for its Temu, Shein competitor
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/28/amazon-eyes-global-expansion-for-its-temu-shein-competitor.html

Amazon Introduces Alexa+, the next generation of Alexa
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-alexa-generative-artificial-intelligence

4 ways to shop faster on Amazon using Amazon Lens
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-to-use-amazon-lens

Helium 10 has been recognized as a Walmart Connect Partner Program - Premium Partner!

In our new feature alerts, Helium 10's new eBay Price Checker lets you instantly compare Amazon vs. eBay prices to prevent buy box issues and spot unauthorized resellers. Lastly, Helium 10's Keyword Tracker with Boost checks your keyword ranks 24x daily, showing real-time fluctuations across browsers and locations—crucial for tracking launches and ad performance. Stay ahead by monitoring your most important keywords hourly!

In this episode of the Weekly Buzz by Helium 10, Carrie covers:
00:52 - Solution Provider Portal
02:51 - Now You can use WM CC
04:10 - FBA Reimbursement Update
05:31 - Amazon Return Badge
07:06 - TikTok Shop Europe
08:16 - Amazon Haul Global Expansion
10:39 - Next Gen Alexa
13:07 - Amazon Lens Updates
15:00 - Update Emergency Contact
15:50 - Walmart Connect Update
16:36 - Helium 10’s eBay Price Checker
18:07 - Keyword Tracker with Boost

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