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Amazon opens a free self-service portal to list outside stores in Alexa for Shopping and Shop Direct

What changed: The new Shop Direct Merchant Workspace lets eligible merchants register for Shop Direct, submit product feeds through providers like Feedonomics, Salsify, CEDCommerce and VersaFeed, and see which products are active; eligible items can be bought via Amazon's Buy for Me agent.

When: Published/dated Nov 4, 2026.

Who is affected: Amazon sellers (Agentic commerce).

What to do: DTC brands can get discovered by Amazon shoppers and its shopping agent while keeping their own checkout and customer relationship, without becoming a 3P seller; existing Amazon sellers can ask shopdirect@amazon.com about listing selection they don't sell on Amazon.

Source: About Amazon (official)

MarketplaceAmazon
TopicAgentic commerce
Source dateNov 4, 2026
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Primary sourceAbout Amazon (official)
Verified in directoryNov 9, 2026

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FAQ

When does this Amazon change take effect?

Source date: Nov 4, 2026. If no deadline is stated, check the primary source.

Who is affected?

Amazon sellers interested in Agentic commerce. DTC brands can get discovered by Amazon shoppers and its shopping agent while keeping their own checkout and customer relationship, without becoming a 3P seller; existing Amazon sellers can ask shopdirect@amazon.com about listing selection they don't sell on Amazon.

Where is the primary source?

About Amazon (official): https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-shop-direct-merchant-workspace

Updated Nov 9, 2026. Summaries are editorial; always confirm on the primary source before acting.