Tom Wicky

Tom is an entrepreneur, startup advisor, and management consultant with over 20 years of senior management experience. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of MyFBAPrep, the largest worldwide 3PL ecommerce warehouse network. He managed the digital assets of local media companies across Europe as part of a $2 billion private equity investment led by Macquarie Bank. At the beginning of the Amazon FBA Marketplace, Tom built a data automation platform used to programmatically generate, manage and optimize over 1 million product listings on Amazon. He is a Boston sports fanatic and a recovering hot sauce junkie. Tom speaks Spanish and German and lives in Florida with his wife and three children.
MyFBAPrep Updates Open Role: Onboarding Manager

The Onboarding Manager at MyFBAPrep is a critical role responsible for ensuring a seamless, efficient, and customer-focused onboarding process for new clients across our diverse suite of e-commerce services. This position serves as the bridge between sales and operations, helping clients transition smoothly into our network of services, including B2B fulfillment, direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations, FBA...

By Tom Wicky on June 01, 2024

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How to Prepare for Prime Day with FBM

Prime Day is coming fast, and for most Amazon sellers, it’s one of the biggest retail events of the year. Estimates for 2024 place Prime Day during the second week of July, similar to 2023. Normally, sellers prepare by sending more inventory into their fulfillment networks — primarily, FBA. However, recent changes at Amazon (particularly...

By Tom Wicky on April 29, 2024

Amazon
Amazon Inbound Placement Fees: What They Are and How to Reduce Shipping Costs

On March 1, 2024, Amazon rolled out their new inbound placement fees for FBA inventory. This fee is to cover the cost of splitting and sending inbound inventory to multiple locations in order to ensure fast delivery across all consumer bases. The new fee works out to: a $0.21–$0.68 per item fee for standard items...

By Tom Wicky on April 17, 2024

Conversions
Mobile Commerce: The Future of Shopping Is in Your Pocket

Mobile commerce, also known as m-commerce, has revolutionized the way we shop. With the proliferation of smartphones and the increasing accessibility of the Internet, consumers now have the power to make purchases anytime, anywhere, from the palm of their hand. Businesses must embrace this new shopping channel to stay competitive and thrive. However, incorporating mobile...

By Tom Wicky on April 05, 2024

Amazon
What is Upper Funnel Marketing & How Can it Help Your Amazon Sales?

Amazon is one of the largest product marketplaces in the world, and with a revenue of $143 billion in 2023, it’s still growing. For retailers, that 37.6% market share of the eCommerce industry makes it imperative to be on the platform. However, selling on Amazon is a double-edged sword: Although you’ll be where the customers...

By Tom Wicky on March 25, 2024

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Best Practices for Amazon Compliance in Europe

Amazon is one of the largest marketplaces in the world. With a presence on five continents and dedicated websites for 20 countries, Amazon is potentially the most global marketplace. For sellers, that opens a wealth of opportunities to grow in markets that are otherwise inaccessible, especially with the advent of FBA and Amazon warehousing products....

By Tom Wicky on March 18, 2024

Conversions
The Rise of Alternative Payments in eCommerce

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...

By Tom Wicky on February 09, 2024

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10 Actionable Tips to Attract Gen Z Shoppers on Amazon

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...

By Tom Wicky on January 29, 2024

Fulfillment and Logistics
Eco-friendly Returns: Rethinking Reverse Logistics

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...

By Tom Wicky on January 22, 2024

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: What Is BSR?

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...

By Tom Wicky on January 19, 2024

Conversions
Customer Retention Tactics for the Post-Holiday Season

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...

By Tom Wicky on January 09, 2024

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