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Online transactions make up 20% of retail sales. Even with the eCommerce boom though, physical store sales are still on the rise. This perfectly showcases how diverse shopping habits are. Some customers love the convenience of online shopping, while others enjoy the in-store experience. One thing is clear though: Customers expect seamless shopping no matter...
The MyFBAPrep team has decades of experience prepping items for Amazon FBA. Having worked with high-volume Amazon sellers across all categories, even the top Amazon seller at the time, we’ve seen all of the common mistakes that brands and manufacturers make when preparing their goods for FBA. Whether items come to us that need fixing,...
Cross-border eCommerce is a billion-dollar playground, but it’s littered with regulatory landmines. Duties, tariffs, and customs clearance can chew through your margins, delay your inventory, and wreck your customer experience if you’re not dialed in. Whether you’re importing goods into the U.S. or shipping international orders via Amazon FBA or other channels, you need to...
If you’re shipping dietary supplements into the U.S., you’re not just clearing “customs.” You’re stepping into the FDA’s regulatory minefield, and it can blow up your entire supply chain if you’re not prepared. Whether you’re an Amazon FBA seller scaling fast, or running your own DTC brand, one misstep with FDA import rules can mean...
If you’re sourcing products overseas and selling in the U.S.—whether through Amazon FBA, Walmart, Shopify, or your own warehouse—you’ll need to navigate the U.S. import and customs process. Getting this process right matters, because it ensures your goods are legally allowed into the country, properly declared, and compliant with all regulations. In this guide, we’ll...
Customs clearance is the choke point that decides whether your inventory keeps flowing—or bleeds cash on a dock. Nail it, and you widen the moat between you and every spreadsheet cowboy who thought logistics was just “shipping.” Miss, and you’re burning ad spend on out-of-stock SKUs while your competitors feast. In this article, we share...
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:...
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...
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...
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