Amazon Updates Product Image Policy: Multiple Seller Images Now Featured on Hardlines Product Pages
By Staff Writer
In a significant update on Seller-Central, effective January 31, Amazon has announced that the product detail pages for hardline products will feature images from multiple selling partners. This change aims to provide customers with comprehensive visual information, aiding them in making more informed purchasing decisions.
Key Changes to Image Display on Product Pages
Multiple Image Sources: Unlike the previous approach, where product pages displayed images from a single selling partner, the new system will incorporate images from various sellers or Amazon, if necessary.
Also Read: Amazon reminds sellers of 2025 holiday peak fulfillment fees
Mandatory Image Requirements:
Each product detail page must include at least three essential images:
- A photo of the product against a white background.
- An image showing the product in a relevant environment.
- An image detailing the product's size and fit information.
Procedure for Incorrect Images: Sellers can contact Selling Partner Support to remove any incorrect images from their product pages.
Seller Community Reactions
1. Concerns About Brand Integrity: Some sellers express apprehension, highlighting that allowing any seller to submit pictures could violate licensee/licensor agreements and result in inaccurate or misleading imagery. The suggestion is for Amazon to permit only brand owners to upload images.
2. Risk of ASIN Hijacking: Another perspective acknowledges the positive intent but points out the risk of ASIN Hijacking, a long-standing issue exacerbated by Amazon's "multi-contributor" policy. A proposed solution is to notify the primary contributor on an ASIN to add required images before opening it to others.
3. Strategy for Complete Image Control: It's noted that filling all seven primary image spots with one's images prevents additions from other contributors. This observation hints at Amazon's intent to ensure sellers fully utilize the primary image slots.
For More Information
Sellers seeking further details on image requirements, adding images, or addressing image-related issues can refer to the following resources:
Product Image Requirements
Add Product Images and Video
Images not appearing on the detail pageImage issues
This update marks a significant shift in how Amazon Seller-Central handles product imagery, aiming to enhance customer experience while acknowledging the seller community's concerns and suggestions.
You can also read the following announcements made by Amazon:
1. Amazon Announces Changes to Multi-Channel Fulfillment Fees Effective February 2024
2. How to Recover Your Amazon FBA Reimbursement with Ease
Follow us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn to get the latest news and updates related to online selling.
In a significant update on Seller-Central, effective January 31, Amazon has announced that the product detail pages for hardline products will feature images from multiple selling partners. This change aims to provide customers with comprehensive visual information, aiding them in making more informed purchasing decisions.
Key Changes to Image Display on Product Pages
Multiple Image Sources: Unlike the previous approach, where product pages displayed images from a single selling partner, the new system will incorporate images from various sellers or Amazon, if necessary.
Also Read: Amazon reminds sellers of 2025 holiday peak fulfillment fees
Mandatory Image Requirements:
Each product detail page must include at least three essential images:
- A photo of the product against a white background.
- An image showing the product in a relevant environment.
- An image detailing the product's size and fit information.
Procedure for Incorrect Images: Sellers can contact Selling Partner Support to remove any incorrect images from their product pages.
Seller Community Reactions
1. Concerns About Brand Integrity: Some sellers express apprehension, highlighting that allowing any seller to submit pictures could violate licensee/licensor agreements and result in inaccurate or misleading imagery. The suggestion is for Amazon to permit only brand owners to upload images.
2. Risk of ASIN Hijacking: Another perspective acknowledges the positive intent but points out the risk of ASIN Hijacking, a long-standing issue exacerbated by Amazon's "multi-contributor" policy. A proposed solution is to notify the primary contributor on an ASIN to add required images before opening it to others.
3. Strategy for Complete Image Control: It's noted that filling all seven primary image spots with one's images prevents additions from other contributors. This observation hints at Amazon's intent to ensure sellers fully utilize the primary image slots.
For More Information
Sellers seeking further details on image requirements, adding images, or addressing image-related issues can refer to the following resources:
Product Image Requirements
Add Product Images and Video
Images not appearing on the detail pageImage issues
This update marks a significant shift in how Amazon Seller-Central handles product imagery, aiming to enhance customer experience while acknowledging the seller community's concerns and suggestions.
You can also read the following announcements made by Amazon:
1. Amazon Announces Changes to Multi-Channel Fulfillment Fees Effective February 2024
2. How to Recover Your Amazon FBA Reimbursement with Ease
Follow us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn to get the latest news and updates related to online selling.
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Amazon is the registered trademark of the e-commerce brand.
About ChannelMAX.NET:
ChannelMAX offers Amazon Repricer that runs on the latest AI Repricing algorithm to do Amazon Pricing Management or Amazon Repricing. Based on Amazon SP API, the repricing engine or repricer runs 24/7 and efficiently manages Amazon prices to maximize your BuyBox with profit optimization. Established in 2005, ChannelMAX has been integrated with Amazon technology since 2007, helping thousands of third-party sellers on various eCommerce platforms. Some of the eCommerce platforms, aka marketplaces, supported by ChannelMAX.NET, are Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Shopify. Some of ChannelMAX key offerings include ChannelMAX Amazon Repricer, 2ndly, ChannelMAX Amazon FBA Audits and FBA Refunds management, an offering for managing Amazon FBA Refunds Reimbursement management for lost or damaged or misplaced inventory for which Amazon is responsible and for which sellers deserve appropriate credit reimbursement from Amazon. ChannelMAX Services offer Remote (aka Virtual) Full-Time eCommerce Assistant to help 3P sellers run their daytoday business.
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