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Amazon is always changing its operations, marketing strategies, and the backend of Seller Central. But it's simple to overlook a handful of them in the midst of the chaos. We've compiled a collection of the most pertinent, significant, and must-read updates below so you can stay updated at all times. Here is where Amazon sellers, from novices to seasoned pros, obtain the most recent updates. To remain up to date on everything, bookmark this page and come back here. Anything related to Amazon—FBA, PPC, fees, growth, shipping, policy modifications, or new features—is discussed here!

Prime Day 2026: New Deal Fees, Rules, and Deadlines – March 24, 2026

Amazon has opened the Prime Day 2026 deal submission window starting March 24, and there are several important changes sellers need to understand.

The biggest updates include new promotion eligibility rules, a revised fee structure, and clear inventory deadlines to ensure products are Prime-ready.

To qualify for Prime Day promotions, your deals must meet two price conditions: your deal price must be equal to or lower than the lowest price in the last 60 days, and your deal must offer at least a 5% discount compared to the lowest price in the last 30 days.

For Prime Day 2026, promotion costs include a $100 upfront fee per promotion, 1.5% variable fee on promotional sales, and a $5,000 maximum variable fee cap for Lightning Deals, Best Deals, and Prime Exclusive Price Discounts.

Submit Lightning Deals or Best Deals before April 30, 2026 to receive $50 off the upfront fee per deal.

FBA inbound deadlines: AWD and minimal shipment splits by May 27, 2026; Amazon-optimized shipment splits by June 5, 2026.

Meta Introduces New Location Fees for Ads Starting July 1, 2026March 17, 2026

Meta will charge location fees on ads delivered in specific jurisdictions to cover digital services taxes, affecting advertisers targeting the UK and Europe.

Amazon launches interactive AI Canvas for sellersMarch 6, 2026

Seller Central Canvas uses AI to help sellers understand sales performance, advertising, inventory, and launch planning in one interactive workspace.

Amazon adds Business Hour Delivery Rate to Account HealthMarch 2, 2026

A new Business Hour Delivery Rate metric joins Account Health, measuring how often orders arrive during configured business delivery hours.

Amazon introduces new Agent Policy for automation toolsMarch 2, 2026

Updated policies govern AI agents and automation on Amazon, with new rules sellers must follow when using third-party tools.

Amazon reduces SAFE-T claim window to 30 daysMarch 2, 2026

Sellers have a shorter window to file SAFE-T reimbursement claims — proactive monitoring is more important than ever.

FBA removal and disposal fee billing from March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

Changes to how Amazon bills FBA removal and disposal fees affect inventory cleanup and stranded inventory strategy.

Amazon Revises On-Time Delivery Rate EnforcementFebruary 18, 2026

Updated enforcement for on-time delivery performance metrics and how it impacts Seller Central account health.

Amazon Europe Spring Sale 2026 Dates, Deadlines, and Seller RulesJanuary 27, 2026

Key dates and eligibility requirements for Amazon's Europe Spring Sale 2026 promotional event.

Amazon Changes Review Sharing Across Product VariationsJanuary 9, 2026

Amazon is changing how reviews aggregate across parent-child variation families — implications for catalog structure and launch strategy.