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Cassidy Tuttle: Sen. Mike Lee’s digital advertising bill will hurt my bottom line
Small blogs competing with established national magazines should be celebrated, not dismantled.
These Western Pa. small businesses deny claims made in lawsuit against Amazon
Two Pennsylvania-based small businesses are weighing in on a lawsuit against Amazon filed by the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states, including Pennsylvania. Their message: The lawsuit is off the mark.
Small Business Sellers Respond to FTC Lawsuit
Washington, DC (September 29, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council, an organization representing digitally empowered small businesses, today hosted a press conference with three small business sellers with insights and experience selling on Amazon in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit intended to disrupt the popular online marketplace, which was filed Tuesday. The participants…
Pennsylvania-Based Amazon Sellers Share Experiences as FTC Files Lawsuit
Harrisburg, PA (Sep. 28, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council, an organization representing digitally empowered small businesses, hosted a press conference with two Pennsylvania-based Amazon sellers who shared their experiences selling on Amazon in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) and Pennsylvania Attorney General’s lawsuit intended to disrupt the popular online marketplace, which was filed…
Myth v Fact: Misconceptions and False Premises in the FTC/Amazon Lawsuit
FTC Myth: [Amazon is] Charging costly fees on the hundreds of thousands of sellers that currently have no choice but to rely on Amazon to stay in business. These fees range from a monthly fee sellers must pay for each item sold to advertising fees that have become virtually necessary for sellers to do business.…
Local Amazon sellers wade into antitrust fight
Small-business owners who sell stuff on Amazon worry they will be caught in the crossfire as the federal government pursues a lawsuit claiming the ecommerce and logistics giant has engaged in anticompetitive and monopolistic behavior.
Small Businesses React to FTC Lawsuit Against Amazon
Washington, DC (September 26, 2023): Three small business leaders today expressed frustration over the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against Amazon in an attempt to disrupt the e-commerce marketplace and many of its important features. They directly countered the idea that the FTC’s action would benefit small businesses. “Amazon is a key component of our…
3C Statement Regarding Federal Trade Commission Suing Amazon
Washington, DC (September 26, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council (3C) released the following statement from Executive Director Rob Retzlaff following the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filing suit against Amazon in an attempt to disrupt the e-commerce marketplace. “Lina Khan’s FTC is on a mission to disrupt Amazon and damage our nation’s thriving small business community.…
Florida-Based Amazon Sellers Share Experiences as FTC Files Lawsuit
Miami, FL (Sep. 26, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council, an organization representing digitally empowered small businesses, hosted a press conference with two Florida-based Amazon sellers who shared their experiences selling on Amazon in anticipation of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) lawsuit intended to disrupt the popular online marketplace, which was filed today. “My skincare company…
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