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This is an article from AMZ Sellers Attorney®, an eCommerce appeal service managed by an intellectual property attorney and a registered patent attorney. They provide free consultations on all IP and eCommerce-related issues. If you sell on Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, Shopify, or any other online marketplace, you’re living inside an intellectual property (IP) system—whether you...
Selling on Amazon is viewed as a major opportunity for entrepreneurs. That’s a legitimate assessment, considering the platform attracts over three billion monthly users and generates $1.59 billion in daily sales. However, the eCommerce marketplace also comes with risks; in 2023 alone, Amazon found, seized, and discarded over seven million counterfeit items. As the counterfeiting...
In sales, you shouldn’t put all your eggs in one basket. Relying on a single sales channel, even one as powerful as Amazon, can limit your growth and leave your business vulnerable. While the marketplace’s reach is undeniable, a lack of diversification misses out on other opportunities that can help your business expand. That’s why...
Amazon PPC can be your brand’s biggest growth lever, or its biggest money pit. Most sellers pour thousands into ads without understanding where that spend is going or why it underperforms. But there’s a better way that drives immediate returns and builds long-term visibility, profitability, and operational strength. Here’s what you’ll learn in this guide:...
The Amazon Grade and Resell Program is an amazing opportunity for sellers to reclaim revenue and maximize their inventory, despite facing returns from buyers. In this fresh new interview of the MyFBAPrep Interview Series, James Lewis of Amazon and Rachel Go from MyFBAPrep unpack why the program is such a huge win for sellers, how...
As an Amazon seller, you know the importance of order handling. When sales are steady, things feel manageable, but what happens when demand surges? Suddenly, you’re dealing with delayed shipments, inventory mismatches, and unhappy shoppers flooding your customer service inquiries. Whether you struggle to keep up or are planning for future growth, mastering order handling...
If you’re selling on Amazon, FBA prep is mission critical. Every unit needs to meet Amazon’s strict packaging, labeling, and compliance guidelines before it reaches an Amazon Fulfillment Center (FC). One slip-up? Your inventory gets rejected or delayed. Worse: Amazon recently announced it will phase out its own prep services by 2026. That means thousands...
Having a poorly managed inventory could cost you up to 11% of your annual revenue. That’s a significant amount of lost money you could use to expand your business. But managing inventory can be difficult no matter a business’s size. It takes careful planning to hold the right amount of stock without overloading your warehouse...
Have you heard about the failed Cherry Express run? Chile shipped about $60 to $130 million worth of cherries to China, but the shipment was delayed in the Pacific Ocean and arrived 28 days late. Even though the cherries were kept cold the entire time, many of them still spoiled and were rejected once they...
Today’s eCommerce customers expect more: faster shipping, smooth unboxing, and products that feel handpicked just for them. To keep up, brands can’t just focus on moving products. They need to fine-tune their entire supply chain to stay competitive. One powerful yet often overlooked strategy in supply chain optimization is kitting and assembly. Businesses can reduce...
If you’re importing goods and selling on Amazon or your own DTC site, drayage isn’t just another logistics term — it’s your first mile of fulfillment. When your containers arrive at U.S. ports, the clock starts ticking. Delays mean detention fees. Confusion means inventory bottlenecks. Drayage is the short-distance movement of cargo — from port...
The Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) model has changed the game for modern retail. When brands skip middlemen, they can connect directly with their customers and take full control of their brand experience. That opens up a lot of opportunities, but it also comes with some serious logistical pressure. From fast shipping to smooth returns and great unboxing...
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