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eBay introduces AI-generated product listings from photos
eBay is introducing a generative AI tool that allows sellers to create product listings from just a photo, filling in details like title, description, and category. The tool aims to accelerate the selling process, particularly for new merchants. While the AI-generated listings could provide more consistent and robust information, sellers have expressed concerns about the quality of the text generated. The tool is currently available on the iOS app and will be coming to Android soon.
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Amazon's Immersive Shopping Experience Takes Off.
Amazon has launched a new feature called Amazon Anywhere, which allows members to sync their accounts to popular mobile apps, virtual worlds, and video games to buy physical products. The feature is being rolled out in Peridot, an augmented reality game created by Niantic, the makers of Pokémon Go. Users can buy anything from t-shirts to phone accessories featuring their favorite magical creatures without leaving the app. Developers are welcome to sign up to add Amazon Anywhere to their games and virtual worlds, giving their merchandise more exposure to their target audiences.
Walmart Revamps Online Store to Compete with Amazon.
Walmart has redesigned its homepage to offer a more engaging and personalized experience for customers, with a focus on product discovery and curation. The new design features rich imagery, live video, and a social-inspired scroll to make browsing easier. The redesign also benefits suppliers and marketplace sellers by providing new opportunities to showcase their products and tell their stories. Walmart is committed to making shopping easier than ever before, with a full suite of pickup and delivery options available.
Amazon introduces warning for frequently returned items.
Amazon has introduced a badge with the words "frequently returned item" on some product detail pages to warn shoppers about items that have significantly higher return rates in their product category. The badge is visible only to logged-in users. Amazon evaluates return rates separately and applies the same methodology to determine which products to flag, whether they're sold by the retailer or third-party vendors. Amazon's current return policy allows customers to return items within 30 days of delivery, usually for free, unless the item is considered unreturnable.
Amazon Implements Warning System for Frequent Product Returns
Amazon has launched warning labels on frequently returned products to cut down on the number of times people return something in disappointment. The label notes the product’s status as a frequently returned product, along with a prompt to check item details and reviews before purchasing. The move is designed to save time during the research phase of choosing a product and reduce the number of trips customers take to return items.
Amazon warns customers of frequently returned products.
Amazon has started displaying a warning label on some product pages for items that are frequently returned, likely in response to increased return rates during the pandemic and the company's financial struggles. The label reads, "Frequently returned item: Check the product details and customer reviews to learn more about this item." The label is currently only visible on some third-party vendor products fulfilled by Amazon, and it is unclear if it will be rolled out more widely. The move may encourage sellers to modify their listings or products to reduce returns, which can be costly for retailers.
Amazon Cracks Down on Frequent Product Returns.
Amazon has started displaying a warning label on some product pages for "frequently returned items" as the company tries to cut costs amid an uncertain economy. The label reads, "Check the product details and customer reviews to learn more about this item." The move comes as industry-wide e-commerce returns remain around double their pre-pandemic rates. The tagged products all appear to be from third-party vendors fulfilled by Amazon.
"Amazon's Warning: Avoid These Frequently Returned Products"
Amazon is introducing a warning label on "frequently returned" products to encourage customers to check item details and reviews before purchasing, reducing unnecessary returns and helping customers avoid low-quality or misleading products. The label has already appeared on some third-party listings fulfilled by Amazon. The move could encourage retailers to be honest about their listings or improve on issues that lead to higher product returns. The new warning label follows another tag released by Amazon earlier this month that publicly displays approximately how many units of a product have been sold.