Amazon PR manager Jonathan Hillson told The Verge in an email that “the 2% Seller Fulfilled Prime fee was intended to cover our costs,” but added that the company decided not to move forward because it was afraid “seller sentiment related to the fee” could affect participation in the program.
Hillson went on to say Amazon is “committed to supporting sellers’ success, which includes listening to their feedback.” According to a Bloomberg report, Amazon didn’t offer an…