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Amazon’s best Prime Day deal was probably an accident
The Washington Post, July 19, 2019
What Does Amazon's 'Top Brand' Badge Actually Mean?
Wired, August 16, 2019
How to create an e-commerce strategy to survive Amazon
Sales Layer Blog, June 26, 2019
Episode 41 – An Expert On Selling On Amazon Tells Why Amazon Seller Conferences Are So Valuable
Helium 10 Podcast, June 27, 2019
The Retailer’s Guide to Amazon
ModernRetail, July 10, 2019
The Biggest Abuser of Forced Arbitration Is Amazon
The American Prospect, July 10, 2019
The secret HQ2: How Amazon quietly raised a Bay Area army of engineers
San Francisco Chronicle, April 26, 2019
Amazon looks to make employees a driver offer they can’t refuse
FreightWaves Media, May 13, 2019
Amazon Is Poised to Unleash a Long-Feared Purge of Small Suppliers
Bloomberg, May 28, 2019
These Trump Socks Went Viral—And A Nightmare On Amazon Began
Wired, May 31, 2019
Amazon Updates Pricing Policy for Third-Party Sellers
Dealerscope, March 13, 2019
Selling Through Amazon: What Retailers Need To Know
TWICE Magazine, March 18, 2019
Should You Use A Consultant When Selling Through Amazon?
TWICE Magazine, March 19, 2019
Bezos Disputes Amazon’s Market Power. But His Merchants Feel the Pinch
Bloomberg, April 17, 2019
Will Amazon cut the accessorial ties binding parcel shippers?
Freightwaves, January 23, 2019
Amazon Recorded Video Of A Seller's Face For Identification Purposes
BuzzFeed News, February 6, 2019
Amazon eases price restrictions on third-party vendors
Financial Times, March 12, 2019
Amazon Changes Third-Party Seller Pricing Policy Amid Growing Pressure: Report
The Street., March 12, 2019
Williams-Sonoma Accuses Amazon of Copying Its West Elm Furniture
Bloomberg, December 18, 2018
Everything We Know So Far About Williams-Sonoma V. Amazon
Business of Home, December 21, 2018
These Are The Biggest SEO Trends Of 2019
Forbes, January 10, 2019
The next five years of Amazon
Axios, January 12, 2019
Tariffs and the Trade War: How to Survive as an Amazon Seller Caught in the Crossfire
Entrepreneur, November 27, 2018
An Amazon revolt could be brewing as the tech giant exerts more control over brands
Recode, November 29, 2018
Top Amazon exec who was large shareholder is leaving after two-year hiatus, adding to exodus
CNBC, December 18, 2018
Developing Your Omni-Channel Strategy
BigCommerce, October 25, 2018
Souq Might Be One Of Amazon’s Best Acquisitions
Retail TouchPoints, October 26, 2018
Big Retail's holiday shipping war
Axios, November 5, 2018
Episode 61 – The State of Amazon with James Thomson of Buy Box Experts and Prosper Show
eCommerce Evolution Podcast, November 7, 2018
EU asks merchants if Amazon is copying popular products from its marketplace
Digital Commerce 360, September 28, 2018
5 Things You Need To Understand About Amazon To Protect Your Brand
Forbes, October 3, 2018
1 big thing: Scientists, too, are being automated
Axios, October 16, 2018
Protecting Price and the Channel in an Online Marketplace World (Amazon)
Electricaltrends.com, October 23, 2018
A lurking data question for Amazon
Axios, September 19, 2018
DealBook Briefing: Chinese Business U-Turns in America? Blame the Trade War Image
The New York Times, September 20, 2018
Amazon’s ever-increasing power unnerves vendors
Financial Times, September 20, 2018
How to Build Your Brand on Amazon – and Survive
SupplyChainBrain Podcast, September 27, 2018
PayThink Amazon Go's serving Amazon, not innovating retail
PaymentsSource, August 6, 2018
The Awesomers.com podcast, Episode 7 - James Thomson
Awesomers.com, August 7, 2018
For some small sellers, Amazon loses its luster
Digiday, September 4, 2018
A Recent Shift From Amazon Retail Has Brands Scrambling. What's Next for Sellers?
Entrepreneur, September 7, 2018
On Amazon, Fake Products Plague Smaller Brands
The Wall Street Journal, July 19, 2018
If You Aren’t Selling Your Products on Amazon, Someone Else Is
BigCommerce, July 22, 2018
How to Protect Your Private Label Brand on Amazon
Business.com, July 25, 2018
5 Ways Challenger Brands Can Win Against Big Brands on Amazon
Business.com, June 12, 2018
Amazon, the Brand Buster
The New York Times, June 23, 2018
James Thomson | From Top Amazon Executive to Innovative Conference Founder
Smart Business Revolution Podcast, June 28, 2018
Amazon enters next phase of logistics build-out with delivery partner program
DC Velocity, June 28, 2018
Why you may be experiencing sticker shock at Amazon
The News Tribune, June 1, 2018
How to Protect Your Brand on Amazon
The News Tribune, June 1, 2018
Conquering the Amazon Marketplace: What Brands Need to Know
Wiser, June 6, 2018
Amazon Sellers Say The Tech Giant Is Crushing Them With Competitive Pricing
BuzzFeed News, June 7, 2018
Are you next? Amazon reportedly banning customers for returning products
WHIO-TV, May 29, 2018
James Thomson on Marketing Matters
Originally aired on Sirius XM Channel 111, Business Radio Powered by The Wharton School, May 29, 2018
For Master Class in Amazon's Success, Look at Its Cloud Business
Independent Recorder, June 1, 2018
‘You’re Stupid If You Don’t Get Scared’: When Amazon Goes From Partner to Rival
The Wall Street Journal, June 1, 2018
Amazon Might Ban You If You Return Too Much
Racked, May 23, 2018
Indie Beauty Brands Approach Amazon with Caution
Business of Fashion, May 24, 2018
Amazon banning users for making too many returns
Stock News Press, May 26, 2018
Are you next? Amazon reportedly banning customers for returning products
Dayton Daily News, May 29, 2018
Firing on All Cylinders, Amazon Raises Prime Price by $20
MultiChannel Merchant, April 27, 2018
Amazon and the Single Seller Model with James Thomson of Buy Box Experts
Marketplace Seller Courses, April 30, 2018
Banned From Amazon: The Shoppers Who Make Too Many Returns
The Wall Street Journal, May 22, 2018
Wayfair Is Not Amazon-Proof And Has A Huge Challenge In 2018
Retail TouchPoints, May 22, 2018
Alabama looks to collect more online sales tax as Trump trashes Amazon
AL.com, April 5, 2018
Trump’s tax attack on Amazon is bad for small businesses
Yahoo Finance, April 8, 2018
PROSPER Show Welcomes Record Turnout at its Annual Convention for Amazon Sellers
Digital Journal, April 10, 2018
Former Amazon Exec on Maintaining Brand Control
Practical Ecommerce, April 25, 2018
How to Be Successful on Amazon
Written with Website Magazine, March 2018
How Amazon Partners with Brands
Written with ExecuNet, March 12, 2018
Here’s What Trump Could Do to Amazon
Bloomberg, March 29, 2018
What Are the Best Products to Sell on Amazon?
Amazon Seller Secrets Revealed, February 21, 2018
Former Amazon exec on Amazon's aggressive stance on health care
CNBC, February 21, 2018
Interview with Joseph Hansen, Founder and CEO at Buy Box Experts
USA Weekly, February 28, 2018
The Amazon Marketplace Dilemma: Five Strategies to Success
Written with Alister & Paine, March 7, 2018
Big brands lose pricing power in battle for consumers
Financial Times, February 5, 2018
Amazon reviews scam? Couple who keep getting mystery packages fear they are next victims
Fox News, February 7, 2018
5 Strategies Brand Executives Need to Be Successful on Amazon
Written with Total Retail, February 7, 2018
Amazon Scam Floods Couple With Unwanted Packages
Geek.com, February 12, 2018
Now Amazon is disrupting fashion retail, too
Total Retail, January 26, 2018
What Amazon’s Private Label Business Means for Retailers
Written with Total Retail, January 29, 2018
Twitch: The Unlikely But Important Amazon Business
Advertising Week, February 1, 2018
You Can't Buy Anything for a Penny Anymore, Not Even a Penny
HowStuffWorks, February 2, 2018
Amazon for Independent Retailers: 3 Reasons this Makes Sense
ASD Insider, January 16, 2018
Silicon Valley doesn’t make cut for Amazon’s second headquarters
San Francisco Chronicle, January 18, 2018
Amazon Gives Raleigh a Rose, Sends Us to the Next Round of the HQ2 Reality Show
INDY Week, January 19, 2018
Newsroom Notes: Amazon’s Seller Flex will change the way it does business with FedEx, UPS
Logistics Management, January 11, 2018
How Amazon Flexes Its Private Label Muscle
Retail TouchPoints, January 11, 2018
Amazon Weekly Digest: Week Of January 8
Ad Badger, January 12, 2018
How To Protect Your Brand On Amazon
Written with MediaPost, January 12, 2018
Beginner’s Guide to Amazon’s Private Label Business, You’ll Ever Need
Written with CEO World Magazine, December 29, 2017
How Amazon Partners With Brands
Written with Young Upstarts, January 3, 2018
How Amazon Puts Brands At A Disadvantage And What They Can Do About It
Written with International Business Times, January 8, 2018
How Amazon Could Steal The Mid-Tier Luxury Market
Written with Forbes, January 10, 2018
The Evolution of Amazon Advertising
SiteProNews, December 14, 2017
How Amazon Partners With Brands
Written with TWICE Magazine, December 15, 2017
Amazon’s Seller Flex has potential to change the way it does business with FedEx and UPS
Modern Materials Handling, December 7, 2017
As Amazon's dominance grows, suppliers are forced to play by its rules
CNBC, December 21, 2017
The Biggest Enemy of Toy Companies This Holiday Season? Bots.
Inc., December 4, 2017
Amazon’s Seller Flex has potential to change the way it does business with FedEx and UPS
Logistics Management, December 7, 2017
Should You Do Business with Amazon, How to Increase Brand Awareness, Business Travel Secrets and Other Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know
Small Biz Daily, December 11, 2017
Know AAP from AMG and AMS: How Amazon’s major ad offerings work
Digiday, December 13, 2017
5 Strategies To Be Successful Selling On Amazon In 2018
With International Business Times, November 21, 2017
Shoppers: Fake Fingerlings sold through outside sellers on Amazon, walmart.com
USA Today, November 21, 2017
CVS Spends $69 Billion to Buy Aetna -- All Eyes Now on Amazon
TheStreet, December 3, 2017
Navigating the Amazon Jungle
With WholeFoods Magazine, November 20, 2017
25-State Sales Tax Amnesty Program Presented at PROSPER Show Recruits 800 Online Sellers to Submit
Digital Journal, November 7, 2017
The Amazing world of Amazon: Smart selling on E Platform
Podcast Interview with Global Business Radio Show, November 22, 2017
Amazon Just Slashed Prices. Here's What Third-Party Vendors Need to Know
Inc., November 6, 2017
56 Experts Uncover the 13 Quickest Ways to Increase Ecommerce Sales
BigCommerce, October 24, 2017
What Makes a Sustainable Amazon Business With James Thomson
Interview with Quiet Light Brokerage, October 25, 2017
Amazon pulled into another sales-tax fight as states go after third-party sellers on its marketplace
The Seattle Times, November 3, 2017
7 Tips to Help Achieve Strong Fourth Quarter Sales
American Express, November 2, 2017
Canadian bids for Amazon headquarters face long odds (and bears)
The Globe and Mail, Inc., October 22, 2017
S'well's Bejeweled Holiday Plan: Selling You $1,500 Water Bottles (but for a Good Cause)
Inc., October 23, 2017
Sell TO Amazon vs. Sell ON Amazon
With The CEO Forum, October 23, 2017
Joseph Hansen from Buy Box Experts on CEO Money
Interview With CEO Money Radio, October 23, 2017
How Amazon is using training programs to target ad buyers
Digiday, October 16, 2017
For Amazon sellers, a big tax bill is looming
CBS News, October 19, 2017
Toronto’s tech talent being used to woo Amazon
TheStar.com, October 19, 2017
Amazon could detonate a gentrification ‘prosperity bomb’ in the city it chooses for its new headquarters
Yahoo Finance, October 19, 2017
How Clorox grew its e-commerce business 50 percent
Digiday, October 10, 2017
The Impact Amazon Has (or Soon Will Have) on Your Brand: Do You Have a Plan?
Entrepreneur, October 10, 2017
Independent sellers on Amazon Marketplace are facing a deadline for sales tax amnesty
Dallas News, October 11, 2017
Proactively Protecting Your Brand on Amazon
With Ceoworld Magazine, October 13, 2017
Windsor may join Detroit pitch for Amazon headquarters, making it an international bid
Detroit Free Press, September 18, 2017
Amazon has a luxury problem
The Wall Street Journal, October 8, 2017
Amazon's Sales Tax Fight Is Heating Up as States Crack Down
Bloomberg, October 9, 2017
5 Things Amazon Isn't Telling You About Selling On Their Site
Forbes, October 9, 2017
Charlie Baker: Lawsuit against Amazon is 'routine', won’t jeopardize state’s chances
Boston Herald, September 28, 2017
Staples finalizes its sale, beginning a new chapter
The Boston Globe, September 6, 2017
Labor force could be key to Amazon HQ2 bid
Crain’s Detroit Business, October 1, 2017
Chicago Ranked Second-Best Prospect For New Amazon Headquarters
Interview with Chicago Tonight, October 3, 2017
Changes at Amazon and the Future of Online Selling
US Daily Review, September 22, 2017
Firms find gold helping vendors sell on Amazon
Indianapolis Business Journal, September 23, 2017
Amazon HQ2 pursued by Canadian cities
The National, September 20, 2017
Holiday Tactics with James Thomson
Private Label Journey Podcast, September 28, 2017
Former Amazon employee warns attracting HQ2 could come at high cost
Global News, September 8, 2017
RADIO: James Thomson, Former Head Amazon Services Shares How CEOs Can Build The Right Amazon Strategy
With The CEO Forum, September 12, 2017
As Michigan pursues Amazon jobs, skeptics and critics raise big concerns
Detroit Free Press, September 14, 2017
Amazon is firing on all cylinders to grow its retail presence
CNBC, September 19, 2017
Tech talent key to Ottawa's Amazon bid, former exec says
CBC News, September 19, 2017
Toronto and Vancouver tech insiders weigh in on value of snagging Amazon's HQ2
CBC News, September 20, 2017
Former Amazon Executive James Thomson Shares How to Sell Your Products on Amazon’s Marketplace
With Barry Moltz, September 22, 2017
Ottawa Mayor is off to Seattle to gather intel on how to lure Amazon to Ottawa
With CBC News, September 19, 2017
Dallas to bid for Amazon's HQ2
Pressreader, September 8, 2017
Amazon starts search for second headquarter location, plans Barcelona R&D hub
Seeking Alpha, September 7, 2017
Pittsburgh could be a contender for Amazon’s HQ2 — if it will pay the price
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 12, 2017
Milwaukee would face challenges in bid for Amazon's second headquarters
Journal Sentinel, September 12, 2017
Why the Dallas area may have a shot at Amazon's second headquarters
Dallas News, September 7, 2017
With Amazon.com looking for giant new HQ, Bay Area raises hand
San Francisco Chronicle, September 7, 2017
Toronto has big challenges landing new Amazon HQ, author says
With TheStar.com, September 10, 2017
Former Amazon executive James Thomson on the company's city search
With The Andrew Lawton Show, September 11, 2017
Why the Midwest could make sense for Amazon's new headquarters
With Squawk Alley, September 7, 2017
To Fulfill By Amazon Or Not? Brand And Tax Implications Shared In Exclusive Q&A
With Retail TouchPoints, September 7, 2017
Amazon's 'HQ2' Will Turn A City Into An Instant 'Mini Silicon Valley'
With Benzinga, September 7, 2017
In the race for Amazon, does Boston stand a chance?
Boston Globe, September 7, 2017
49 Tips & Strategies for Successful Holiday Marketing Campaigns
With BigCommerce, August 2017
James Thomson- Recent changes at Amazon are making it more difficult for online sellers
With Price of Business Radio, September 4, 2017
10 Great Ecommerce Ideas for September 2017
Practical Ecommerce, September 5, 2017
Amazon's new headquarters is an opportunity for a state to be a new Silicon Valley
With Squawk Alley, September 7, 2017
Amazon Clobbers Grocers’ Stocks With Price Cuts at Whole Foods
The Wall Street Journal, August 24, 2017
Money Radio Podcast
With Money Radio 1510, August 25, 2017
24 Books Successful People Read
#18 with Inc., August 28, 2017
Amazon Takes 1st Steps Toward Whole Foods Pricing Makeover
E-Commerce Times, August 28, 2017
Trump’s Bruising Tweet Highlights Amazon's Lingering Tax Fight
Bloomberg, August 17, 2017
States offer a sales tax amnesty program for marketplace sellers
Digital Commerce 360, August 16, 2017
Amazon Marketplace Seller Issues Erupt on State Tax Front
With Taxnotes, August 17, 2017
Details Emerge On Sales Tax Amnesty For Online Sellers
With Taxify, August 10, 2017
Here's why one Tampa Bay entrepreneur chose Amazon Marketplace over other retailers
Tampa Bay Times, August 9, 2017
Here's Why One Entrepreneur Chose Amazon Marketplace Over Other Retailers
Working Women Report, August 10, 2017
Ep. 035 Keyword Podcast: Sales Tax Amnesty
With Keyword Podcast, August 16, 2017
People Are Losing A Bunch Of Money From These Scams on Amazon
BuzzFeed News, August 17, 2017
Marketing Matters Podcast
With The Wharton School, July 26, 2017
Brands bristle at third-party sellers on Amazon, but have little recourse
Digiday, August 4, 2017
10 Great Ecommerce Ideas for August 2017
Practical Ecommerce, August 7, 2017
Do Amazon Marketplace sellers need outside help?
Retail Wire, August 10, 2017
Nitty-Gritty Secrets to Being an Amazon Millionaire
Inc.com, June 27, 2017
Why National Brands Have to Worry about Amazon
CPGmatters, July 2017
The Amazon Marketplace Dilemma For Brand Executives
Written with Forbes, July 25, 2017
Birkenstock CEO slams Amazon's new buying program as an 'assault on decency'
CNBC, July 26, 2017
Is Your Business a Good Fit for Amazon?
Written with BigCommerce, May 2017
Big Prize in Amazon-Whole Foods Deal: Data
June 20, 2017
A new platform for Whole Foods? How deal could upend grocery
Associated Press, June 22, 2017
Amazon’s Grocery Ambitions Spell Trouble for Big Food Brands
The Wall Street Journal, June 26, 2017
Catching Up & Discussing Change with Former Amazon Business Leader James Thomson
Private Label Podcast, Episode 184
Sales Tax Nexus Hits FBA Sellers
Practical Ecommerce, March 19, 2017
How Amazon and Independent Ecommerce Brands Grew Online Sales 18,233% in 20 Years
[Infographic] BigCommerce, May 2017
For Merchants, How to Navigate Amazon’s Marketplace?
Ecommerce Conversations, Jan. 13, 2017
Amazon Prosper Show 2017 Preview | Ed Speaks With Founder James Thomson Special Offer
Interview with Ed Rosenberg, Jan. 23, 2017
Interview with James Thomson, Co-Founder Prosper Show
E-businessonline, Jan. 24, 2017
James Thomson – Prosper Conference for Advanced Amazon Sellers & ASD Las Vegas Attendees
eCommerce Momentum, Nov. 14, 2016
Amazon's China Connection
Internet Retailer, Nov. 2, 2016
The Power of Business Systems For eCommerce Sellers with James Thomson, Founder of Marketplace Accelerator
Inspired Insider, Dec. 2016
50+ Predictions for Ecommerce in 2017
Quoted on Sales Tax Action at Federal and State Levels.
Jan. 2017
25 Essential Selling on Amazon Tips to Grow Sales and Win Market Share
Written with BigCommerce, Oct. 2016
James Thomson – Co-founder of PROSPER Show
ideamensch Sept. 23, 2015
16 E-COMMERCE EXPERTS REVEAL HOW TO CRUSH THIS HOLIDAY SELLING SEASON
Written with Skubana, Nov. 9, 2016
Here's How Amazon is Making Their Fulfillment Businesses More Valuable
Entrepreneur, Nov. 16, 2016
What You Need To Know To Win on Amazon w/ James Thomson
Fanatics Media, September 2, 2016
What Brand Owners Really Want From A Re-Seller with James Thomson
The Unstoppable Entrepreneur Show, September 29, 2016
48 Great Ecommerce Ideas
Practical Ecommerce E-book, Oct. 2016
32 Expert Facebook Advertising Tips to Increase Profits
Written with BigCommerce, Oct. 2016
2016 Amazon Predictions from Leading Industry Experts
CPC Strategy, Dec 10, 2015
Former Amazon Exec James Thomson Tells All
Scanner Monkey, Nov 5, 2015
The Definitive Guide to Selling on Amazon
Written with BigCommerce, Sept 27, 2016
Amazon Tacks on a Fee to Sell Select Brands on its Marketplace
Online Marketplaces, September 2, 2016
The Amazon Sellers’ Solution Provider Directory
Written with BigCommerce, Jan 2016
IMPORTANT STEPS TO PREVENT HIJACKERS FROM YOUR LISTING (EX-AMAZON EMPLOYEE REVEALS HOW)
The Amazing Seller, Jan 6, 2016
The Event No Amazon Seller Should Miss in 2016
Avalara Trustfile Blog, Jan 9, 2016
7 Critical Mistakes Made by New Owners of Amazon FBA
Quiet Light Brokerage, Dec 30, 2015
Selling Internationally? Here’s 34 Tips for Cross-Border Ecommerce
Web Retailer, July 20, 2015.
How to Optimize Your FBA Inventory for Maximum Profitability
Teikametrics webinar, August 19, 2015
Five Amazon search secrets to leverage for your own website
Swiftype, Oct 10, 2015
A Peek Behind the Curtain with Former Amazon Executive James Thomson
Private Label Podcast, Episode 22
Pricing Strategies on Amazon
Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition Presentation, June 2, 2015
Restocking Strategies
2014, written with Teikametrics
Powering Ahead
Internet Retailer, December 30, 2014, quoted on Amazon’s future strategy
How to Transition to Amazon’s FBA Program
September 15, 2015, blog post for Taxify
Amazon Punches Back on Fake Product Reviews
Internet Retailer, April 9, 2015, quoted on Amazon’s suit of fake product review sites.
This Amazon employee had a startling realization when he spent six months trying to recruit new people
Business Insider May 19, 2015, regarding Amazon tough hiring bar.
Holiday Survival Guide
2014, written with Teikametrics
How to Optimize Your FBA Inventory for Maximum Profitability
2015, written with Teikametrics
The Amazon Seller’s Guide to Outsourcing
How to Overcome Negative Feedback on Amazon’s Marketplace
Practical Ecommerce 2015
Expert Interview: James Thomson on Amazon Third-Party Sellers
Appleagle, 2014
Navigating Amazon
Cesari Direct, 2015
50 Predictions for Ecommerce
Webretailer, 2016
IRCE
IRCE, 2015
The DNA of the Successful Amazon Seller
Entrepreneur, May 19, 2016
7 Common Mistakes of New Amazon Sellers
Practical Ecommerce, 2015
The Online Sellers’ Definitive Guide to Outsourcing
Webretailer, 2016
7 Overlooked Holiday Tactics for Amazon Sellers
Practical Ecommerce, 2015
Former Amazon Exec on Marketplace Selling Strategies
Practical Ecommerce, 2015
Vendor Central or Seller Central? 1P vs. 3P Amazon Strategies
Webretailer, 2016
Strategic Pricing for Amazon Marketplace Sellers
Webretailer, 2015
Fulfillment by Amazon Necessary for Marketplace Sellers?
Practical Ecommerce, 2015
5 Tradeoffs for Selling on Amazon
Practical Ecommerce, 2015
The Amazon Seller’s Guide to International Marketplaces,
WorldFirst Blog, 2016
How to Sell an Amazon Marketplace Business
Practical Ecommerce, 2015
Amazon Seller Fulfilled Prime: A Cuckoo in the Nest?
Webretailer, 2016
Getting Sales Tax Setup Right on Amazon
Practical Ecommerce, 2015