Online retail giant tells would-be Israeli retailers to get 'biggest holiday sellers' ready ahead of Rosh Hashanah; new feature allows shoppers in Israel to access local business for speedier delivery, lower prices

In a letter to retailers, Amazon advises sellers to get their stocks ready and prepare a list of items they wish to sell on the website.

The letter also indicates that the upcoming Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, which begins September 29, is a sales target.

"Please give priority to your top sellers and the biggest hits you believe will sell best during Rosh Hashanah," the letter says.

Until now, it was believed that Amazon had delayed the launch until they could secure at least 100 Israeli retailers for the site, in order to provide a sifficiently varied stock of products.

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