Amazon sellers operate in a constantly evolving ecosystem. This episode breaks down the latest changes impacting their businesses, from Amazon's financial performance and new features like virtual bundling to critical updates regarding listing creation, inventory management, and seller transparency.
Key takeaways
Utilize strategic workarounds like using 'N/A' or 'TBD' in brand fields initially to bypass the 5665 error for new listings if you don't have Brand Registry, then submit packaging photos with the correct brand name to Amazon.
Explore diversifying into Amazon's rapidly growing online grocery segment, which is projected to reach $38 billion, if you have relevant manufacturing capabilities.
Proactively secure 3PL warehouse storage options as Amazon's fulfillment centers are filling up, potentially leading to inventory restrictions.
Be aware of potential buyer access to seller addresses and understand the implications of increased location transparency on Amazon.
Leverage Amazon's new Virtual Bundling Tool to create multi-item product offerings without physically combining inventory, enhancing merchandising flexibility.
Today, we are going to speak to two sellers from opposite sides of the world who have sold millions of dollars on Amazon to share their journeys and strategies.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Utilize strategic workarounds like using 'N/A' or 'TBD' in brand fields initially to bypass the 5665 error for new listings if you don't have Brand Registry, then submit packaging photos with the correct brand name to Amazon.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Explore diversifying into Amazon's rapidly growing online grocery segment, which is projected to reach $38 billion, if you have relevant manufacturing capabilities.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Proactively secure 3PL warehouse storage options as Amazon's fulfillment centers are filling up, potentially leading to inventory restrictions.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Be aware of potential buyer access to seller addresses and understand the implications of increased location transparency on Amazon.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Leverage Amazon's new Virtual Bundling Tool to create multi-item product offerings without physically combining inventory, enhancing merchandising flexibility.
