More marketplace policy on the wire

  • Amazon in EU Crosshairs Over Suspected Price Curbs on Sellers — Bloomberg, Briefs Finance (2 outlets reporting), discovered September 18, 2026
    “Amazon.com Inc. is under scrutiny from the European Union for potentially imposing unfair restrictions on firms selling on its platform.” — Bloomberg
  • Uthmeier, others sue Amazon over secret ad surcharge scheme — The Center Square, discovered September 17, 2026
    “Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has joined the Federal Trade Commission and 21 other states in suing Amazon, alleging the company spent years secretly inflating the prices…” — The Center Square
  • Amazon gives bundle sellers 4 months to get brand approval or lose listings — PPC Land (2 outlets reporting), discovered September 14, 2026
    “According to Amazon, effective January 11, 2027, the product bundling policy is being updated so that most product bundles listed as a single ASIN must be packaged by the original manufacturer or brand.” — PPC Land
  • Amway Sues Amazon Seller Over Alleged Unauthorised Product Sales — Global Cosmetics News, discovered September 14, 2026
    “Amway has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Florida-based Bregener Store and its alleged operator over the unauthorised sale of Amway-branded products through Amazon.” — Global Cosmetics News

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