The Wire · Marketplace policy · November 12, 2026

Amazon dodges antimonopoly violation in FTC’s Buy Box probe

“The Fair Trade Commission closed an approximately two-year investigation over suspicions that Amazon pressured sellers to lower prices, without finding the online retailer in violation of the Anti-Monopoly Law.” — 朝日新聞

Reported by 朝日新聞. Relevance 76 of 100 for Amazon sellers.

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More marketplace policy on the wire

Amazon approved my product, then restricted it and has been charging me storage fees for 4 months. Please help. — r/FulfillmentByAmazon, discovered November 14, 2026
“Then again, they’re saying my product is restricted under “Ingestible Pet Care Products.”” — r/FulfillmentByAmazon
Someone hijacked all four of our main EVIQO Amazon listings overnight. — r/FulfillmentByAmazon, discovered November 12, 2026
“<div class="md"><p>Someone hijacked all four of our main EVIQO Amazon listings overnight.<br/> They replaced our brand name with RAVPower, Aukey, and VicTsing, three brands Amazon banned in 2021 over fake reviews.” — r/FulfillmentByAmazon
Amazon Has Put Four in Ten Sellers on Haul — Marketplace Pulse (2 outlets reporting), discovered November 12, 2026
Amazon Japan faces 5-year monitor over rule pegging sellers to rival prices — PPC Land, discovered November 12, 2026
Amazon accuses me of "influencing customers to post negative reviews on a competitor." I didn't do it. 😖Account Health is pushing me to Acknowledge. (Deactivated Already) What can a lawyer actually do here? — r/FulfillmentByAmazon, discovered November 11, 2026

What operators say about marketplace policy

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Prime Day deadlines are moving earlier. ⚠️ Timelines just got tighter. Amazon re by Will Haire, April 30, 2026
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Amazon Expands Commercial Liability Insurance Requirements by Will Haire, September 22, 2026
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