Tom Wicky
Amazon’s latest updates to its FBA refund policy have left many sellers concerned about their bottom line and operational efficiency. These changes, particularly the shift to reimbursing sellers based on inventory cost rather than sale price, have significant implications for profit margins and inventory management. Let’s break down the key changes and explore how MyFBAPrep...
Amazon has officially revamped its Consumables Product Bundling Policy, creating significant changes for sellers in categories like grocery, pet supplies, health & beauty, and baby products. With enforcement starting January 1, 2025, sellers must rethink how they create and list product bundles to stay compliant. But while these changes seem daunting, they also present new...
For brands selling on Amazon, the rise of unauthorized third-party sellers is a pervasive issue that can wreak havoc on your brand’s reputation, pricing strategy, and overall customer trust. Unauthorized sellers often list your products without your consent, undercut your pricing, provide subpar customer experiences, and dilute your brand identity. Why Unauthorized Sellers Are a...
What are 2D Barcodes? 2D barcodes, unlike traditional 1D barcodes, store significantly more data, including product details like ASIN, UPC, EAN, ISBN, or FNSKU, expiration dates, and quantities per box. These codes enable Amazon fulfillment center staff to access all critical shipment details instantly with a single scan. This eliminates the need for manual entry,...
At MyFBAPrep, we revolutionize the way you send inventory to Amazon by eliminating the headaches of placement fees, split shipments, and the high costs of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. Our innovative logistics strategy ensures that your inventory, no matter the size, is seamlessly shipped in full truckloads (FTL) to the right location every time. Whether you’re...
USPS vs UPS? Shipping goods to customers is (hopefully) the final step in an eCommerce supply chain, but with multiple shipping carriers available, it can be difficult to choose one to deliver your orders. UPS (United Parcel Service) and USPS (United States Postal Service) are two of the largest options in the U.S and part...
In 2023, about 356 billion packages were shipped worldwide. Each of those packages moved through a vast, complex web of logistics, and shipping carriers are the backbone of that intricate system. They do more than just pick up and drop off boxes; shipping carriers rely on advanced technology, strategic planning, and intricate networks to keep...
Kitting is a value-added service to help your eCommerce business market, store, and ship products more efficiently. A kitting warehouse receives inventory and then repackages the multiple products into a single set. This cuts back on inventory management, overhead, and shipping expenses, as well as reduces the cost of selling items to customers. A 3PL...
In recent years, TikTok has redefined what’s possible in the world of social media. What started as a platform for short, engaging videos has grown into a global cultural phenomenon, with over 1 billion monthly active users. TikTok has now firmly planted its flag in the eCommerce space, launching TikTok Shop to make social commerce...
Amazon recently announced their 2025 updates for FBA and referral fees, and there’s excellent news for sellers: no increases for FBA or referral fees in the U.S. This marks a shift toward stability and growth, providing sellers predictable costs to manage their businesses effectively. Here’s everything you need to know. Key Amazon FBA Fee Highlights...
Amazon selling is often touted as one of the biggest opportunities of the century, with the marketplace attracting 3.09 billion users per month and generating $1.57 billion in daily sales. But not even Amazon is a completely safe bet: In 2023, the eCommerce juggernaut “found, seized and discarded more than 7 million” counterfeit items. Despite...