Rachel Andrea Go
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...
In this video, Rachel Go chats with Steven J. Edelstein, Vice President, Strategy and Partnerships, at Fulfillment IQ. Rachel and Steve talk about his background, where merchants and 3PLs need more alignment, keys to smooth eCommerce logistics, and his predictions for the future of 3PLs. Transcript below. Steve’s background Rachel Andrea Go: Can you share...
Ecommerce retailers experience the highest rate (82%) of customer abandonment in the post-holiday slump, which lasts from January through April. The influx of new shoppers during the holiday season offers a golden opportunity for sellers, but the real challenge begins once the festivities die down. Ensuring these customers return in the new year is essential...
Excess holiday inventory is a financial burden that sellers can’t afford to ignore. Today’s retailers are sitting on an estimated $50 billion in dead stock. This is due to several factors, including rising warehouse fees, unpredictable market trends, inflation, and fluctuating consumer patterns. Demand forecasting is a complex challenge for eCommerce brands, now even more...
The holiday season has come and gone like lightning. Storefronts are still aglow with festive lights, and filled with empty cardboard boxes as the only evidence of the whirlwind that was Q4. As an eCommerce retailer, while it’s vital to optimize your sales during the holidays it’s equally important to understand and prepare for post-holiday...