# \#q4 **URL:** https://sellersasksellers.com/tag/q4/57.md [Latest](https://sellersasksellers.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://sellersasksellers.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://sellersasksellers.com/tags.md) --- ## [Identifying Macro Economic Factors](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/identifying-macro-economic-factors/7656)
**Author:** [@Setalpz](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Setalpz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/identifying-macro-economic-factors/7656 "2026-10-22T22:05:35Z")
Does anyone have anything more scientific than looking to see if other sellers are complaining about low sales - in order to determine if there is in fact economic pressure affecting e-commerce sales of discretionary ite… --- ## [\[Reuters\] EBay to lay off 9% of workforce in push to simplify operations, internal memo shows](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/reuters-ebay-to-lay-off-9-of-workforce-in-push-to-simplify-operations-internal-memo-shows/7660)
**Author:** [@Pepper\_Thine\_Angus](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Pepper_Thine_Angus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/reuters-ebay-to-lay-off-9-of-workforce-in-push-to-simplify-operations-internal-memo-shows/7660 "2026-10-22T14:40:11Z")
https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/ebay-lay-off-9-workforce-push-simplify-operations-internal-memo-shows-2026-10-21/ Oct 21 (Reuters) - EBay, opens new tab will lay off about 9% of its ​workforce as the onl… --- ## [Save time this holiday with new AI tools](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/save-time-this-holiday-with-new-ai-tools/7614)
**Author:** [@Dogtamer](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Dogtamer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/save-time-this-holiday-with-new-ai-tools/7614 "2026-10-16T20:30:06Z")
https: //sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHSFozUlNKVzkyMjIyTDJQ In my experience, any time Amazon doubles down on a News Headline, as it’s done here - i.e., this one is a rehash of the 0… --- ## [FYI 2026: Submit your Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals before October 20](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/fyi-2026-submit-your-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-deals-before-october-20/7625)
**Author:** [@Lost\_My\_Marbles](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Lost_My_Marbles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/fyi-2026-submit-your-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-deals-before-october-20/7625 "2026-10-15T05:21:55Z")
Submit your Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals before October 20 The submission window for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals closes October 20, 2026. If you haven’t submitted yet, now is the time as Black Friday and … --- ## [Etsy | Seller Trend Report: Fall and Winter 2026](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/etsy-seller-trend-report-fall-and-winter-2026/7635)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/etsy-seller-trend-report-fall-and-winter-2026/7635 "2026-10-14T18:06:37Z")
Etsy’s Seller Trend Report: Fall and Winter 2026 is out today. https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1521255894814 And this important caveat: --- ## [Holiday 2026: Same fees, same eligibility, earlier deadlines](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/holiday-2026-same-fees-same-eligibility-earlier-deadlines/7332)
**Author:** [@HobbesIsMyTiger](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/HobbesIsMyTiger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/holiday-2026-same-fees-same-eligibility-earlier-deadlines/7332 "2026-07-07T17:15:07Z")
Hello, This year, Prime Big Deal Days returns at the same time as last year to kick off the holiday season, followed by Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday. To help you plan for your busiest season, key details on deals… --- ## [Heads up -- your PO may be closing early today!](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/heads-up-your-po-may-be-closing-early-today/6813)
**Author:** [@dwat0870](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/dwat0870)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/heads-up-your-po-may-be-closing-early-today/6813 "2025-12-24T19:33:00Z")
I was told by my closest PO that they will close at NOON today. They are normally open until 4:30. There was a comment by @Picks\_by\_Nisha last year about this as well. https://test.sellersasksellers.com/t/2024-decemb… --- ## [📮 2025 Holiday Package Shipping Deadlines (US domestic)](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/2025-holiday-package-shipping-deadlines-us-domestic/6651)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/2025-holiday-package-shipping-deadlines-us-domestic/6651 "2025-12-02T17:27:50Z")
Follow the links below for information on shipping deadlines for international, AK and HI, and military, and operation schedules for each carrier. 2025 HOLIDAYS Hanukkah (December 14–December 22) Christmas (December 2… --- ## [FBM ship date of 12/1 for orders before Thanksgiving](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/fbm-ship-date-of-12-1-for-orders-before-thanksgiving/6740)
**Author:** [@SDguy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/SDguy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 11:30pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/fbm-ship-date-of-12-1-for-orders-before-thanksgiving/6740 "2025-12-01T23:30:19Z")
So for all my FBM orders that came in on Wednesday, 11/26, Amazon shows I need to ship them by Monday, 12/1/25. Since I have 1 day handling and only have Thursday 11/27 listed as holiday why then Amazon is giving me unti… --- ## [🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, SellersAskSellers!](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-sellersasksellers/2764)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 5:47am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-sellersasksellers/2764 "2025-11-26T05:47:46Z")
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend hits a little differently for those of us in ecommerce. Here’s wishing you some precious time away from notifications, customer emails, tracking packages, glitches, black hat sabotage, an… --- ## [\[Forbes\] Walmart Shares Soar 6% After Online Shopping Surge Fuels Earnings](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/forbes-walmart-shares-soar-6-after-online-shopping-surge-fuels-earnings/6724)
**Author:** [@Pepper\_Thine\_Angus](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Pepper_Thine_Angus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 5:10am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/forbes-walmart-shares-soar-6-after-online-shopping-surge-fuels-earnings/6724 "2025-11-22T05:10:17Z")
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2025/11/20/walmart-shares-soar-6-after-online-shopping-surge-fuels-earnings/ Key Facts Shares of Walmart rose more than 5.6% to above $106 shortly after trading opened Thursday,… --- ## [Anyone using AWD having any luck making shipments?](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/anyone-using-awd-having-any-luck-making-shipments/6537)
**Author:** [@Hit\_or\_Miss](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Hit_or_Miss)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/anyone-using-awd-having-any-luck-making-shipments/6537 "2025-11-20T18:35:09Z")
Cant make any shipments because they are at capacity all the time… Its become a game where I try every morning to see if space has opened up. Even their new Amazing West Coast Palletized warehouses… how are those already… --- ## [\[Think with Google\] Q5: The bonus round](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/think-with-google-q5-the-bonus-round/6680)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/think-with-google-q5-the-bonus-round/6680 "2025-11-19T22:21:37Z")
Google-commissioned Ipsos Holiday Shopping Study, AU, BR, CA, FR, DE, MX, U.K., U.S., online survey, consumers 18+ who conducted holiday shopping activities in the past two days, n=21,463 holiday purchases, Oct. 10… --- ## [Planning ahead for 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/planning-ahead-for-2025-black-friday-and-cyber-monday/6567)
**Author:** [@Tried\_Tested](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Tried_Tested)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/planning-ahead-for-2025-black-friday-and-cyber-monday/6567 "2025-11-11T13:26:22Z")
Our previous topic on this for last year: Planning ahead for 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Week Looked under deals but didn’t see it available, but I could be looking at the wrong place. https ://sellercentral.amazon.com… --- ## [2025 Deloitte Holiday Retail Survey](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/2025-deloitte-holiday-retail-survey/6650)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 4:52am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/2025-deloitte-holiday-retail-survey/6650 "2025-11-07T04:52:15Z")
The 40th annual survey was conducted at the end of August and beginning of September, so please keep in mind how things might have changed since then. Highlights in article form 2025 Deloitte Holiday Retail Survey |… --- ## [NSFE - Toy Testing Bot to begin September 3, 2025 - A Q4 Nightmare](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/nsfe-toy-testing-bot-to-begin-september-3-2025-a-q4-nightmare/6510)
**Author:** [@Lost\_My\_Marbles](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Lost_My_Marbles)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 8:48am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/nsfe-toy-testing-bot-to-begin-september-3-2025-a-q4-nightmare/6510 "2025-10-03T08:48:59Z")
Toy Sellers Alert: New Safety Compliance Process Coming This Fall by Michelle\_Amazon updated by moderator 3 days ago Hello Sellers! We’re reaching out regarding an important update to our compliance process for childr… --- ## [2025 USPS Holiday Upcharge Announced - Oct 5, 2025 thru Jan 18, 2026](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/2025-usps-holiday-upcharge-announced-oct-5-2025-thru-jan-18-2026/6398)
**Author:** [@dwat0870](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/dwat0870)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/2025-usps-holiday-upcharge-announced-oct-5-2025-thru-jan-18-2026/6398 "2025-09-30T21:14:33Z")
And we have to holiday rates for 2025 being announced!! :rage: --- ## [Etsy Up is Tomorrow (9-18-2025)](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/etsy-up-is-tomorrow-9-18-2025/6518)
**Author:** [@CastleofAhhh](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/CastleofAhhh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/etsy-up-is-tomorrow-9-18-2025/6518 "2025-09-19T15:33:41Z")
Every year I sign up, tune in for a few minutes, see they are pushing Adobe or Quickbooks or some other 3rd party service. Will this year be any different? --- ## [\[AMZ\] 2025 Get ready for the holiday shopping season](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amz-2025-get-ready-for-the-holiday-shopping-season/6409)
**Author:** [@HobbesIsMyTiger](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/HobbesIsMyTiger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amz-2025-get-ready-for-the-holiday-shopping-season/6409 "2025-08-22T18:19:16Z")
Hello, Every holiday season, millions of customers turn to Amazon to discover great deals and gifts to celebrate special moments. Last year’s Prime Big Deal Days was our largest October event ever and Black Friday Week… --- ## [\[VAR\] Etsy Plans Insider Buyer Rewards Changes, Annual Seller Conference Ahead Of Holiday Shopping Season](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/var-etsy-plans-insider-buyer-rewards-changes-annual-seller-conference-ahead-of-holiday-shopping-season/6388)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 4:08am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/var-etsy-plans-insider-buyer-rewards-changes-annual-seller-conference-ahead-of-holiday-shopping-season/6388 "2025-08-13T04:08:06Z")
Several topics/updates covered in this piece… --- ## [Planning ahead for 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Week](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/planning-ahead-for-2024-black-friday-and-cyber-week/4510)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/planning-ahead-for-2024-black-friday-and-cyber-week/4510 "2025-06-21T21:37:38Z")
I bookmarked this tip from @ASV\_Vites to revisit in August 2024…is this still the best plan for BFCM2024? What about non-Amazon sales channels? How are you planning ahead for your business? --- ## [\[DigitalCommerce360\] Ecommerce Trends: What tariffs are doing to toys ahead of the 2025 holiday season](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/digitalcommerce360-ecommerce-trends-what-tariffs-are-doing-to-toys-ahead-of-the-2025-holiday-season/6032)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/digitalcommerce360-ecommerce-trends-what-tariffs-are-doing-to-toys-ahead-of-the-2025-holiday-season/6032 "2025-05-16T18:33:44Z")
Even with a temporary reprieve, irreversible damage has already been done for 2025 Q4. Check out the article for details from GameStop and Disney. :grimacing: How are you adjusting your 2025 Q4 plans based on your cate… --- ## [Books - Last Sale 2024, First sale 2025](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/books-last-sale-2024-first-sale-2025/5309)
**Author:** [@BookBounty](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/BookBounty)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/books-last-sale-2024-first-sale-2025/5309 "2025-01-11T22:54:49Z")
Happy new year! Haven’t seen this yet, so here goes… Last sale 2024, Stone of Tears: Sword of Truth 2, Terry Goodkind. First sale 2025, Wines of America, Leon Adams. --- ## [Happy Merry Joyful Peaceful Prosperous times!](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/happy-merry-joyful-peaceful-prosperous-times/5273)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 8:18am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/happy-merry-joyful-peaceful-prosperous-times/5273 "2024-12-25T08:18:35Z")
:christmas\_tree: Whatever you celebrate and whatever you need this holiday season and year-end, we SellersAskSellers staff wish you a festive and safe next few weeks. So pour yourself your favorite holiday beverage and k… --- ## [📮 2024 December holiday shipping deadlines (US domestic)](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/2024-december-holiday-shipping-deadlines-us-domestic/5193)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 9:07pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/2024-december-holiday-shipping-deadlines-us-domestic/5193 "2024-12-20T21:07:28Z")
Follow the links below for information on shipping deadlines for international, AK and HI, and military, and operation schedules for each carrier. 2024 HOLIDAYS Hanukkah (Dec. 25–Jan. 2) Christmas (Dec. 25)\* Kwanzaa … --- ## [Amazon Seller Central Issues 12-8-2024 - 12-9-2024](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-seller-central-issues-12-8-2024-12-9-2024/5185)
**Author:** [@Lost\_My\_Marbles](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Lost_My_Marbles)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/amazon-seller-central-issues-12-8-2024-12-9-2024/5185 "2024-12-18T15:01:37Z")
Amazon Seller Central appears to not be updating. Printed label 12-8-2024 at 5:24pm CT. Neither the label charge or payment for the order has shown up in Payments \> Transaction View after 16 hours. Orders in pending no… --- ## [Walmart ungating is taking forever](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/walmart-ungating-is-taking-forever/5194)
**Author:** [@SDguy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/SDguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 11:51pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/walmart-ungating-is-taking-forever/5194 "2024-12-10T23:51:58Z")
I am ungated for a brand on Amazon and wanted to cross list on Walmart too. I listed the item in my catalog, but gave an Error status after publishing it. So I opened a case and let me them know I wanted to get ungated i… --- ## [Holiday FBA Inbound](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/holiday-fba-inbound/5138)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Leroy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Uncle_Leroy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 2:11am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/holiday-fba-inbound/5138 "2024-12-08T02:11:31Z")
I’ve noticed that there have been a number of SPD delivery delays with many FCs. Seems like Amazon can’t handle the load so UPS is just holding on to the shipments longer. Stuff that normally is checked in 2 days after s… --- ## [\[Forbes\] Shoppers Spent Over $6 Billion Online On Thanksgiving, As Cyber Week Begins](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/forbes-shoppers-spent-over-6-billion-online-on-thanksgiving-as-cyber-week-begins/5137)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/forbes-shoppers-spent-over-6-billion-online-on-thanksgiving-as-cyber-week-begins/5137 "2024-11-30T21:43:57Z")
Adobe Analytics, which has been tracking online prices since 2014, reported that U.S shoppers spent a record 6.1 billion online on Thanksgiving, up 8.8% over the previous Thanksgiving. That’s a significantly stronger gr… --- ## [Plan ahead for Small Business Saturday: November 30, 2024](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/plan-ahead-for-small-business-saturday-november-30-2024/5039)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/plan-ahead-for-small-business-saturday-november-30-2024/5039 "2024-11-24T23:15:06Z")
Small Business Saturday follows Black Friday and encourages customers to “Shop Small” and spend some holiday gift money with small businesses, ideally locally-owned. This year, Thanksgiving is later in the calendar, red… [Next page](https://sellersasksellers.com/tag/q4/57.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=q4)