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For most retailers, Gen Z is an unpredictable market segment. The demographic that grew up digitally native does most of its shopping online, yet remains an enigma to retail stores. Gen Z has unique values, shopping habits, and preferred social platforms that differentiate them from previous generations. Creating sales and marketing strategies tailored to the...
In the Amazon marketplace, every seller dreams of topping the charts and seeing their product listed as a bestseller. The key to this achievement is decoding the Amazon Best Sellers Rank (BSR). BSR provides a snapshot of a product’s popularity and sales performance relative to other offerings in its category. While it may seem like...
The Amazon marketplace is a bustling hub for online retailers, teeming with fierce competition. As millions of sellers battle for customers’ attention, the days of simply listing products and waiting for sales have disappeared. Successful Amazon sellers today understand the importance of leveraging state-of-the-art technology to stand out, and AI has gained particular popularity in...
In 2021, more than 600,000 U.S. Amazon sellers participated in the platform’s FBA program. With the surge of businesses leveraging the Amazon marketplace, it’s more crucial than ever to differentiate your brand and offerings, and that includes your FBA efforts. Countless products vie for a customer’s attention, giving rise to a new emphasis on packaging...
This is a guest post from Jenny Longmuir. Jenny is a copywriter at taxually.com, a company that specializes in VAT compliance technology. She has over 10 years of experience in content creation for a number of industries. Expanding your Amazon business into new markets is a strategic move that opens up fresh opportunities for growth and...
This is a guest post from Rick Wong. Rick is the founder of SellerMetrics, an Amazon PPC Software. Having worked in some of the world’s largest financial institutions in Canada, he ventured into Amazon selling in 2017 and sold his Amazon business four years later. In the evolving eCommerce landscape, customer reviews have become the...
Holiday sales are expected to grow 3%–4% in 2023, reaching a record $960–$966 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. This means eCommerce businesses stand to boost their holiday sales and profits and potentially smash the previous season. To capitalize on this lucrative opportunity, it’s essential to tighten the screws of your logistical operations and...
This is a guest post from Lena Einschütz. Lena is the marketing manager at BidX. BidX empowers brands to accelerate their growth and scale their business by automating ads both on and off Amazon through their cutting-edge software. They’re distinguished as the sole global platform capable of automatically creating and optimizing advertising campaigns, encompassing pay-per-click...
With the holidays coming up, every kid (and plenty of adults) look forward to oodles of candies, chocolates, dressing up, and fun merry-making. SupplyTiger sells candy and chocolate, costumes, and other treats in theme with holidays like Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. Earlier this year, SupplyTiger suddenly found themselves in need of efficient and cost-effective logistics...
Who doesn’t love a decadent, yet healthy snack that helps fuel your workouts, fill your cravings, and fits seamlessly into your day-to-day routine? Slate, an official UFC partner, is a lactose-free, high-protein, keto-friendly drink with no added sugars and all the flavor. Since it can function as a healthy pick-me-up, pre- or post-workout snack, or...
The right shipping choices are pivotal to your operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall success when venturing into Amazon selling. Amazon Freight presents three primary inbound shipping modes: Small Parcel (SP), Less Than Truckload (LTL), and Full Truckload (FTL). But which one suits your business needs the best depends on several factors. In turn, your choice...
As an eCommerce retailer, Q4 is likely the most critical quarter of your financial year. In Q4 of 2022, online sales made up 14.7% of total U.S. retail sales — a noteworthy leap from the 12.9% share held during the 2021 holiday quarter. With massive shopping events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and others packing...
In the vast online marketplace, few categories boast the same dynamism and potential as the toy industry. With timeless brands like Barbie coexisting with newer fan favorites such as FunkoPop and Pokémon, there’s plenty of opportunities for savvy Amazon FBA sellers to explore and profit from. The popularity of these brands isn’t solely rooted in...
This is a guest post from the team of BellaVix. Seasonality on Amazon is a major challenge for eCommerce brands, particularly those selling in categories like apparel, novelty, and garden. Low demand on the digital marketplace doesn’t have to mean no sales though. Unlocking basic techniques and strategies is key to sustainable success as an...
eCommerce has empowered millions of small and medium-sized enterprises to reach a global audience. Amazon, especially, has become synonymous with online retail, providing a digital marketplace for sellers to target a vast spectrum of industries and niches. Unfortunately, it’s also given rise to a destructive force: counterfeits. These imposters do more than simply copy legitimate...
This is a guest post from Julian Bonte-Friedheim. Julian writes about the ins and outs of eCommerce for 8fig, a company that provides flexible funding to online sellers. Their advanced AI CFO technology gives sellers the tools to scale their operations and optimize their supply chains for sustained long-term growth. Seeing your products sell in...
This is a guest post from SmartScout, one of the leading market research and data analytics tools trusted by Amazon sellers worldwide. Amazon is abuzz with activity as buyers and sellers trade millions of products across a vast array of categories every day. Navigating this marketplace successfully is vital for sellers, and a crucial aspect...
This is a guest post from Isaac Hadriye, President & CEO of OnSite Support. Providing a smooth buyer’s journey is an arduous task for Amazon sellers, and returns only add to the complexity. They can result in lost revenue, especially if you can’t resell the item. This is particularly problematic for merchants who sell products...
Generating billions of dollars in sales, Amazon has solidified their position as a go-to platform for online shopping worldwide. Central to that success is their Prime program, a membership service offering numerous benefits, including free two-day shipping, streaming media, and more. As of Amazon’s last public report, they had over 200 million Prime members worldwide,...
This is a guest post from Minhas M, an SPCTEK Amazon consultant with several years of experience in the eCommerce industry. Minhas has helped numerous businesses achieve success on the Amazon marketplace. With a passion for technology and a deep understanding of the platform’s complex algorithms, he has built a reputation as a go-to expert...
SFP, is that you? Amazon is going to be reopening its Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP) enrollment later this year, which will allow for sellers to handle the fulfillment of their inventory to the customers on their own (and, importantly, maintaining the Prime badge for fast and free delivery). SFP was first launched in 2015, but since...
Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) services allows merchants to tap into a powerful logistics platform that can serve millions of Amazon shoppers. But what about customers on other platforms? Managing inventory on this vast marketplace can be complex and challenging if you’re an aggregator who oversees multiple brands and sells through various sales channels. Keep...
Over two-thirds (69%) of online shoppers are less likely to make a return purchase with a retailer if an order fails to arrive within two days of the estimated delivery date. As an eCommerce seller, navigating the complex shipping landscape can feel daunting. With Amazon Freight, however, the journey becomes much smoother. If you’re seeking...
This is a guest post from Ryan Flynn. Ryan is the founder and CEO of Charmac, a digital marketing agency that helps retail-focused brands reach more customers on Amazon. Charmac provides content creation and done-for-you account management solutions to help you succeed in the Amazon marketplace. Whether you need a new or refreshed product page...
Becoming an Amazon seller lets you tap into the platform’s 300 million customers. Also, opting in to the company’s FBA program gives you access to its many benefits that go beyond fulfillment. However, joining this circle means you’ll have to contend with Amazon’s plethora of fees. In this guide, we’ll help you understand and navigate...
Shipping costs play a significant role in attracting and retaining eCommerce customers. By cutting your logistical expenses, you can increase your profits and differentiate your products from your competitors, which helps you stand out in a crowded market. Read on to learn some top tips to reduce your Amazon shipping costs, from leveraging Amazon’s programs...
Amazon is a major player in the eCommerce industry, providing online sellers with a massive platform to reach millions of customers across the globe. One of its most popular services is Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF), which allows sellers to take advantage of Amazon’s vast fulfillment network to complete orders from other sales channels. Amazon MCF...
With nearly two million active sellers on Amazon, it’s no surprise counterfeit products are a persistent problem for brands. However, Amazon’s efforts to combat counterfeiters have significantly improved over the years, utilizing advanced technologies such as machine learning and automated systems to prevent fraudulent activities proactively. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation,...
Growth is crucial for your eCommerce business to thrive, especially on a competitive marketplace like Amazon. Whether you’re a new seller looking to establish your brand or an experienced merchant seeking to expand your product offerings, you can achieve your goals by adopting a combination of powerful tactics. This article will explore some of the...
This is a guest post from Jordi Ordoñez. Jordi is an Amazon seller consultant who has written and participated in La Vanguardia, Shopify, Prestashop, Radio Nacional de España, Capital Radio, El Español, Revista Emprendedores, Brainsins, Marketing4ecommerce, eCommerce-news.es, SEMRush and other media. He provides Amazon training at The Valley, Foxize, EOI, Esic and other business schools....
Competition is fierce in eCommerce, and understanding your competitors is essential to your business’s survival. Amazon is the largest online marketplace, with over 300 million active customers worldwide. However, it’s also the major platform for a massive number of sellers — and you have to contend with this large pool to attract shoppers’ attention. By...
This is a guest post from AMZ Sellers Attorney. They work exclusively with Amazon sellers to appeal account suspensions successfully and get their clients back to selling. Amazon is one of the largest online marketplaces in the world, where individuals and businesses sell their products to a global audience. With over 2.5 million active third-party...
This is a guest post from Hammad Nafees of Zonguru. A marketer by trade, a writer at heart, and an Amazon evangelist around the clock, Hammad lives and breathes the world of the smiling A. You can often find him discussing the ins and outs of the eCommerce marketplace across the web. In the very...
eCommerce is one of the most potentially lucrative business opportunities of the 21st century. This is evidenced in the success of online marketplaces like Amazon, the third-largest company by revenue in the world, boasting over 300 million customers and $121.23 billion in Q2 2022 alone. The eCommerce titan’s ready-made buying audience, next-level insights, and nearly...
Seems like you can’t go anywhere online without the people talking about how ChatGPT is the next big thing. I think these are the same folks who were buying LUNA and saying that “NFT’s are here to stay” just a year or two ago. Quite frankly, I’d like to press *MUTE* on all that chatter...
If you’re an eCommerce business owner, you’ve probably heard rumblings about Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) and how it can help you grow your business. But you might be wondering, What exactly is Amazon MCF, and how can it benefit my business? In this blog post, we’ll answer those questions and more. Don’t have time to...
MyFBAPrep co-founder Taylor Smits knows a thing or two about scaling an Amazon business — after all, he and fellow co-founders Bart and Tom help customers do just that on a daily basis. From tools to partners to Amazon’s inner workings of Amazon, Taylor’s seen it all over the course of his career. Prior to...
This is a guest post from Lesley Hensell. Lesley is co-founder and co-owner of Riverbend Consulting, which solves Amazon problems for third-party sellers and vendors. Lesley has personally helped hundreds of third-party sellers get their accounts and ASINs back up and running. She has been an Amazon seller for more than a decade, thanks to...
If you’ve been in the eCommerce world for a while, you know the space comes with its own terminology, methodologies, strategies, and tactics. There are many to learn, understand, and implement to ensure your eCommerce business reaches its full potential. So, to get you up to speed, we’ve put together a comprehensive eCommerce glossary. Let’s...
Boasting a $705.65 billion valuation, an estimated $162,360 million from first-party sales, and an expected 40% share of the U.S. market’s eCommerce sales in 2022, Amazon is the epitome of eCommerce success. While the titan leads the pack in U.S. eCommerce, getting ahead in its massive marketplace is challenging and can incur costly mistakes without...
If you’re weighing up selling on Amazon, you could be on to a winner. 76% of Amazon sellers are profitable as of 2022, and 69% of brands are pure-play Amazon businesses. One of the secret ingredients to many brands’ success on Amazon is Fulfillment By Amazon, also known as FBA. Each year the FBA service...
This is a guest post from Lena Einschütz. Lena is the Marketing Manager at BidX, which supports Amazon merchants with software solutions that automate and optimize advertising on and off Amazon. If you’re an online seller looking to boost your visibility on Amazon, then conducting Amazon keyword research is essential. By finding profitable keywords, you...
This is a guest post from Empire Flippers, removing the friction from buying and selling online businesses and have helped people buy and sell over $400 million worth of online businesses. When Amazon and DTC sellers come to the end of a year of selling, they tend to ask themselves: “Can I repeat the same level...
Amazon selling is often touted as one of the biggest opportunities of the century, pulling in 98 million monthly mobile users and $1.29 billion in sales daily. But not even Amazon is perfect. In 2020 alone, Amazon “seized and destroyed” over 2 million counterfeit items sent to its FBA warehouses. Despite Amazon’s best efforts, counterfeiting still...
If you’ve ever attended an eCommerce event, you’ll know how incredible and insightful they can be. eCommerce events, conferences, and summits are bound to be overflowing with value and innovative insights. After attending an event, be it online or in-person, you’ll walk away with a newfound love for your business. Hear about the latest innovations,...
Just when we thought selling on Amazon couldn’t get more expensive, it has. Amazon delivered the blow that service fees will be increasing once again. This price hike now joins the inventory limits and rising ad costs sellers must contend with in the most critical selling season and beyond. To give you an idea, third-party...
This is a guest post from Omar, the eCommerce-obsessed Co-founder and CEO of OJ Digital Solutions, an agency that helps Amazon sellers 2X their conversion rate by optimizing their Amazon listings. Are you looking to launch a new product on Amazon? If so, you need to make sure that your listing is ready for prime...
As Amazon continues to experience record growth, it’s attracted small and medium-sized businesses in droves. However, it hasn’t been smooth sailing. Dubious sellers have slipped through the net using black hat tricks to improve their rankings and sales while sabotaging their competition, with schemes like hijacking and review manipulation. This problem has wreaked havoc on...
Picture this. It’s early Monday morning. You open your laptop to check yesterday’s sales, but Amazon’s password firewall stops you. Your login details are no longer valid. Confused, you hover over to your email, and there it is – the dreaded message from Amazon support. Amazon’s email states your selling privileges are revoked effective immediately....
Since April 2020, funds raised stand at a whopping $14.9 billion with 47% of deals fetching between $2-$5million each. The secret is out. The eCommerce aggregator business model is now one of the hottest opportunities for making vast amounts of money online. However, running an aggregator isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. With multiple brands on...
The Amazon brand aggregator market is expanding rapidly and becoming one of the top eCommerce opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs. More than 90 businesses have signed up and they’ve raised nearly $15 billion to date. However, the expansive nature of Amazon brands means managing operations can be challenging as their aggregator. Additionally, it’s easy to believe...
This is a guest post from Tina, a a marketplace specialist at BellaVix. She’s a passionate and experienced Amazon marketer with five years of experience. Driven by challenges, Tina is a people person who gains energy from social encounters. You can bribe Tina with good music taste, delicious baking recipes, or discovering a hidden tourist gem....
This is a guest post from Forrest. Blair is the Chief Marketing Officer and Founder of AMZ Prep, one of Canada’s fastest-growing startups in the fulfillment space that helps businesses and brands with their warehousing & logistics needs. From flipping items at garage sales to becoming a global entrepreneur, eCommerce is in Blair’s DNA. Starting...
With consumer spending on Amazon.com skyrocketing due to the pandemic and a firm like Thrasio raising billions, Amazon aggregators are taking the eCommerce world by storm. In fact, companies that have acquired flourishing Amazon brands have raised almost $15 billion in capital. If you don’t know what Amazon aggregators are, this article will introduce them...
Your Amazon Inventory Performance Index (IPI) score dictates important aspects of your business, such as your inventory limits and FBA fees. It can be scary when your IPI veers toward the red and Amazon starts cutting your FBA storage, but it’s not impossible to turn things around. In this article, we’re going to break down:...
2022 is the year of omni-channel selling. If you aren’t selling successfully on Amazon, the world’s largest online marketplace, it’s time to change that. The platform is home to more than 9.5 million global sellers offering every product you can think of (and then some). So, how do you stand out? To get the most...
Did you know the ports along the American West Coast are governed by the same union? It’s called the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), and their current contract, which took effect in 2019, will expire on July 1st, 2022. Not every contract renewal results in supply chain disruptions and ports being shut down. However,...
This is a guest post from Matthew Rickerby. Matthew is the Director of Marketing at Skubana, a leading solution for multi-channel, multi-warehouse DTC brands. For the past 10 years, he’s covered eCommerce topics ranging from SEO to supply chain management. Measuring and understanding your eCommerce inventory turnover is critical to manage your inventory effectively and...
Merchants who sell online constantly need to find creative ways to do business, especially in today’s dynamic environment. With supply chain issues around the world and the booming growth in eCommerce, customer demand for new products at great prices has continued to swell at an often unsustainable pace. For new sellers and established businesses alike,...
Sellers on Amazon have two main choices for their order fulfillment: Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) or Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM). Over the past year and a half, many sellers have been forced to rethink their fulfillment strategies as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, worldwide supply chain upsets, and Amazon’s own restrictions for FBA...
For many eCommerce professionals, the early days of January bring a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. For weeks, if not months, you and your team have fulfilled orders, managed customer inquiries, and navigated the rocky supply chain of our Covid-19 reality. It probably feels like as good a time...
MyFBAPrep’s very own Taylor Smits joined the Riverbend Consulting Amazon Seller Happy Hour this month, to talk about all things FBA – from outsourcing, to prep, to all things in between. Check out the recording below! How to stay in stock on FBA Staying in stock is vital for every business, no matter the season....
It’s hard to remember a time when Amazon was just a bookseller. But in 1994, when Bezos hatched his idea for an online store, books were nothing short of a godsend. Books not only promised high demand and low costs, but a large variety of titles to choose from. Sure enough, within just two months...
This is a guest post from Hammad Nafees, Content & Outreach Specialist of ZonGuru. ZonGuru is an all-in-one Amazon toolkit that helps private label sellers with product research, niche evaluation, competition analysis, listing optimization, inventory tracking, customer review acquisition, and running day-to-day operations of their Amazon business. Their tools provide data from across 10 Amazon marketplaces,...
This is a guest post from Channel Key, a full-service channel management marketplace consulting agency that has helped generate nearly $500M in Amazon sales for brands worldwide. Complete 360-degree services include marketplace strategies, content development, marketing and advertising, catalog management, marketplace and fulfillment setup, and ongoing consulting. Call it the retail rivalry of the century....
Google is no longer king when it comes to product searches. Today, 74% of U.S. consumers begin their product searches on Amazon, according to Jungle Scout, and more than half (56%) say they would buy from Amazon if they were only allowed to buy products from a single store. That’s a lot of money being...
Webinar recap — As Q4 approaches, it’s crucial sellers take steps to implement strategy. Whether that’s increasing inventory, optimizing ads, or taking steps to prevent additional costs, it will make and save you money. While much of this can be handled manually, the wealth of digital tooling on the market often makes it faster and...
Amazon FBA is meant to simplify fulfillment, but preparing a shipment for FBA is anything but. You must meet a number of strict FBA prep requirements to avoid check-in delays, unexpected charges, or rejected inventory. To give you a sense of what the process entails, here’s a list of several common FBA prep services to...
It’s no secret advertisements have a special place in Amazon’s ecosystem. They can be found at every major touchpoint of the marketplace, and continue to proliferate as more sellers realize advertising is a necessary part of their marketplace strategy that builds on a strong Amazon listing. Amazon itself sits on a trove of consumer data,...
As lucrative as Amazon can be, it’s a hard place to build your brand. A majority of Amazon shoppers are brand agnostic. In fact, 65% of surveyed consumers said they would feel comfortable buying from names they’ve never heard of before on marketplaces like Amazon. Amazon A+ Content, however, provides a golden opportunity to showcase...
It’s hard to overstate the importance of your Amazon product detail page. It’s the biggest stage to showcase your items on the marketplace. When you optimize your Amazon product listing well, it has the power to turn a visitor into a customer. However, getting people to click on your Amazon product listing is no easy...
Amazon has updated their shipping template, so we’re here to give you some new step-by-step instructions to create an FBA shipping plan. Properly creating a shipping plan is vital to getting your goods into FBA without any delays. These 8 simple steps (with photos) will have you on your way in no time. Step 1:...
Two thousand characters. That’s how much space you have in your Amazon product descriptions to impress your customers. That might sound like a lot, but it’s easy to max out on characters when your description is one of the only things your customers have to base their purchase decisions on. Needless to say, having a...
Now that it’s nearing Q4, we wanted to share some of the key dates Amazon sellers should look out for, starting this September. Open up your calendars and read on to make sure you know the important dates to track for your Amazon business. September 7 – This is the deadline to submit 7 Day...
Amazon is one of the largest eCommerce companies in the world. In 2020, Amazon achieved $386 billion in revenue, over half of which was generated by third-party sellers. Selling products on Amazon has become a highly profitable channel for entrepreneurs. In this article, we will explore the four most popular ways to sell on Amazon. Keep...
This is a guest post from Leeline Sourcing. Leeline Sourcing is a China shipping agent that can help with your sourcing and shipping to the US. International shipping from China to FBA is a time-consuming process, least of all because of the distance your products have to travel. There’s a lot of space and steps...
Amazon opens up a lot of opportunities for high ROI and a healthy stream of revenue. However, selling on Amazon isn’t a cakewalk. If you’re new to eCommerce, you can expect a steep learning curve, which makes you susceptible to costly mistakes. If you’re an established business, even one careless mistake may end up destroying...
Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran Amazon seller, it’s easy to get caught up in trivial matters and overlook important tasks that don’t seem urgent. But this is a mistake — just because something doesn’t seem urgent doesn’t mean it’s not important. Many of the things you might be overlooking are critical drivers for...
For many brands and manufacturers, selling on Amazon is a no-brainer. However, there are different ways to sell. Choosing to handle everything 1P in single, seamless transactions with Amazon.com can be tempting. But, for many, delivering products directly to the consumer with 3P sales offers greater freedom, can be more profitable, and lays the groundwork...
If you sell on Amazon, you probably use Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA). According to eDesk, 94% of Amazon sellers use FBA today, and we expect that number to increase as Amazon further builds out its networks. It’s understandable — setting up with FBA is fast, easy, and means Amazon handles most of the infrastructure and logistics...
Prime Day is coming fast, and for most Amazon sellers, it’s one of the biggest retail events of the year. This year’s estimates place Prime Day on June 21st and 22nd, less than a month away. For most sellers on a normal year, that means preparing by sending more inventory into their fulfillment networks —...
Selling on Amazon with FBA is a no-brainer. You get access to Amazon’s vast customer base and their nationwide fulfillment network. While there are detailed guidelines to navigate, such as strict prep regulations and high long-term storage fees, the benefits often outweigh the costs. In this article, we’ll cover why you should sell on Amazon...
Amazon requires vendors to follow specific guidelines to sell their products on its platform. You need to ensure Amazon-compliant packaging, labels, and dunnage if you want your products to reach Amazon’s fulfillment centers. One of the big challenges for eCommerce sellers is finding the best materials and methods to prep their items for different fulfillment...
Amazon is a behemoth marketplace, with a buyer volume that can earn a single merchant millions by finding the right product and mastering Amazon marketing. Some merchants stumble onto a great SKU almost by accident, whereas others have Amazon selling down to a science. Whether your Amazon experience is easy or hair-pulling, you should know...
The COVID-19 pandemic has produced radical changes in terms of online selling. It has affected both Amazon sellers and consumers in unparalleled ways. The pandemic has caused Amazon businesses to create adjustments and adapt to changes to survive. A new type of…
Is your Amazon or other dropshipping business affected by the coronavirus? Are there delays or limitations on deliveries because of the situation? As we all know, Amazon has been prioritizing only essential goods. Many manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics companies are experiencing a disturbance in their operations which means that if you are a drop shipper, your products...