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The Three Keys to Success in eCommerce Marketplaces

In this 2 part video series with Jeffery Woldt of Chain Drug Review, Andrea K Leigh analyzes Omnichannel Retailing and its impact on the retail marketplace and talks about Amazon’s relentless pursuit of consumer-centric innovation, ongoing efforts to carve out a bigger presence in the food and health care sectors, and synergies between the company’s online and brick-and-mortar assets.

Five Ways to Reduce Chargebacks and Shortage Fees on Amazon

As more business shifts to e-commerce marketplaces such as Amazon, understanding a brand’s cost serve each marketplace is critical. What’s more, knowing how to drive efficiencies in each of these areas is key to maintaining profitability of this fast-growing channel.

Think Like Amazon Podcast Appearance

It was a delight to be a guest on Tyler Wallis’s podcast, Think Like Amazon, talking about the #Amazon leadership principle “Bias for Action.” We discuss when bias for action is good (and not good!), how to know when you need to act quickly vs. being more thoughtful, and how I (almost) once fired myself from Amazon. Thanks for having me, Tyler!

The Insider’s Guide to eCommerce Profitability

As more business shifts to e-commerce marketplaces for consumer brands, understanding the cost serve each marketplace is critical. What’s more, knowing how to drive efficiencies in each of these areas is key to maintaining profitability of this fast-growing channel.

Warning Signs That Your Amazon Business is Off-Track

Four Surprising New Business Pivots Post COVID-19

Wondering how to know when something has gone off-track with your Amazon business? Look and listen for these warning signs. Answer True or False to the statements below to assess your level of risk. More than one “True” in each category, and it’s time to seek help!

Amazon Annual Vendor Negotiations: Resources Roundup

Amazon Annual Vendor Negotiations: Resources Roundup

Our clients have been asking for help strategizing and managing their negotiations with Amazon. If you haven’t already closed Annual Vendor Negotiations (AVN), here’s a roundup of everything we’ve ever put out on the topic.

Is Amazon’s AVS (formerly SVS) program worth it? Six mistakes to avoid.

Is Amazon's AVS program worth it

Amazon Vendor Services ( AVS ) is Amazon’s vendor-funded support service. Formerly known as the SVS (Strategic Vendor Services) program, or having a “Brand Specialist”, the program gives you a semi-dedicated headcount inside Amazon to help you manage your business. The program is only offered to top tier vendors, and it starts around $250K/year.