The eCommerce industry is rapidly adapting to new technologies, market and economic shifts, and the reactions of big players like Amazon. Adapting to those changes is critical for online businesses, whether you work in sales, shipping and logistics, marketing, or any other aspect of the sector. Understanding what to expect will help you keep up...
In this video, Rachel chats with Chelsea Cohen, co-founder and CEO of SoStocked. They discuss the creation of her company and its eventual acquisition by Carbon6, Amazon’s changing inventory fees, how merchants can optimize their operations for higher margins, and more. Transcript below. Chelsea’s background Rachel Andrea Go: Welcome, Chelsea, and thanks for joining today....
In this video, Rachel Go chats with Anthony Domenici, CFO and Co-founder of BASECAMP Consulting Group. Rachel and Anthony discuss how he found his footing during the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to help from a friend, his accounting advice for brands, the major red flags he sees in business financials, and more. Transcript below. Anthony’s background...
In this video, Rachel Go chats with Lesley Hensell, Co-Founder of Riverbend Consulting. Rachel and Lesley discuss her background, what brought her to start Riverbend Consulting, how she became known as “the suspension lady,” her advice for merchants to protect their accounts, and much more. Transcript below. Lesley’s background Rachel Andrea Go: To kick things...
The eCommerce industry is experiencing a noteworthy shift with the rise of alternative payment methods such as Bitcoin and digital wallets. These emerging payment options offer unique advantages, including enhanced security, convenience, and lower transaction costs. As a result, merchants can no longer afford to ignore the growing demand for these methods. According to a...
In this video, Rachel Go chats with James Thomson, Managing Partner of Equity Value Advisors, among other roles. Rachel and James discuss his background, early days of FBA, investing, and advice for brands. Transcript below. James’ background Rachel Andrea Go: Thank you, James, for joining today. For my first question, I wanted to know...
In this video, Rachel Go chats with Scott Needham, Founder of SmartScout. Rachel and Scott discuss how the Amazon landscape has evolved, his learnings from running BuyBoxer and SmartScout, the dangers of overhiring, building relationships as a growth channel, FBA fees and the bigger picture, and much more. Transcript below. Scott’s background Rachel Andrea Go:...
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 this video, Rachel Go chats with Liz Saunders, Founder of Fluencer Fruit. Rachel and Liz discuss Liz’s journey with Jungle Scout, how she learned to communicate with both creative and technical teams, and her journey building Fluencer Fruit. They also talk about the differences between Amazon influencers and social media influencers, how UGC affects...
Although returns are an unpleasant hassle for eCommerce business, they also take a heavy toll on the environment. Online returns generate over five billion pounds of landfill waste each year. Worse, many of these items are still in good condition. As an eCommerce business owner, you’re obligated to be aware of the environmental impact of...
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...