Amazon has been suspending merchants due to alleged violations of the company’s policies, these sellers are now searching for legal help to retain their business operations.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com that accused the online retail giant of overcharging customers and independent sellers on its platforms as the $1 trillion company sought to illegally maintain monopoly power. The agency alleged that Amazon had a monopoly in an online superstore market. In 2021, Amazon had 77% of the market, Walmart had 13% and Target 2%.
The mug shot of former President Donald Trump, released by Georgia officials Thursday night, was available for purchase online from independent sellers within hours on tote bags, flasks, baby clothes and even underwear. The historic image gave rise almost immediately not only to products offered by Trump's presidential campaign, but it also fueled a robust online marketplace, as sellers offered scores of products on online platforms like Etsy and CafePress. The mug shot appears alongside other products offered by independent sellers that promote conservative efforts, like Trump's re-election, but it also can be found among the offerings from vendors selling products featuring typically liberal messages, such as supporting LGBTQ+ rights.