#667 – Amazon’s $2.5 Trillion Seller Report, TikTok Shop Shifts, & Audio AI Hits Your Listings | Weekly Buzz 5/22/25

Amazon's new small business report reveals exactly how the marketplace is doing for independent sellers, TikTok users reveal who's really shopping on TikTok Shop, and Amazon is issuing surprise refunds dating back to 2018. These and more buzzing news on this episode!

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We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s Senior Brand Evangelist, Shivali Patel. 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.

New Amazon report shows small businesses have created millions of US jobs and built thriving communities
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/small-business/amazon-2024-small-business-empowerment-report

Are US TikTok users turning to TikTok Shop?
https://business.yougov.com/content/52193-are-us-tiktok-users-turning-to-tiktok-shop

Got a Surprise Amazon Refund? We Now Know Why
https://www.pcmag.com/news/got-a-surprise-amazon-refund-we-now-know-why

EU plans 2 euro fee for low-value parcels in setback for Shein, Temu
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/eu-eyes-2-euro-handling-fee-online-parcels-customs-reform-2025-05-21/

Shopify launches AI tool that builds complete online stores from keywords
https://www.reuters.com/business/shopify-launches-ai-tool-that-builds-complete-online-stores-keywords-2025-05-21/

Boost sales with Memorial Day Outlet merchandising
https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHMjlOQ1RLUUIyVEZFSzJQ

Manage shipments easier with new Send to Amazon features
https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHSEFZSzlLRkszTFI5S0hG

Change to Buyer-Seller Messaging options
https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHNENSQUpOSzJENkQ0VFJO

For our new feature alerts, Helium 10 has introduced a powerful update to its Helium 10 Ads Campaign Builder, now supporting Sponsored Display Audience Targeting with options to optimize for impressions, visits, or conversions, along with expanded audience targeting and multiple ad formats, including video. Additionally, the revamped Ads Academy. Hosted by Bradley Sutton and Destaney Wishon, offers a comprehensive, beginner-to-advanced course on Amazon advertising, accessible to all Helium 10 paid subscribers.

This week's strategy highlights how sellers can use Helium 10’s Search Query Performance Analyzer tool to identify every keyword that generated a sale over a specific period directly from Amazon data. Unlike Amazon Seller Central, this tool allows for efficient filtering by product, keyword, and time frame, offering a faster, clearer view of what’s truly driving sales. As we wrap up this episode, we invite you to stay tuned for the latest trends shaping the e-commerce landscape, equipping you to thrive in a rapidly evolving market.

In this episode of the Weekly Buzz by Helium 10, Shivali covers:

• 00:50 - $2.5 Trillion Milestone
• 02:52 - TikTok Shop Truth
• 05:23 - Refunds from 2018
• 06:52 - EU Hits Back
• 08:50 - Shopify Builds Stores
• 10:08 - Amazon Adds Audio
• 12:08 - Homepage Outlet Push
• 13:34 - Send-to-Amazon Updates
• 14:50 - Message Marked Gone
• 15:38 - Helium 10 New Feature Alerts
• 18:29 - Training Tip: Search Query Analyzer by Helium 10