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As of September 12, 2024, Amazon now requires full truckload (FTL) and intermodal shipments to be sealed with an ISO-17712-compliant, Amazon-approved RFID seal at pickup. If you are shipping less than a truckload (LTL), ISO-compliant seals will be placed at a carrier consolidation terminal before a shipment arrives at an Amazon facility. Amazon’s updated seal...

If you’re stepping into the world of eCommerce, Amazon is the place to be. In the U.S., they own 37.6% of the eCommerce market share, with Walmart in a distant second place at 6.4%. For sellers who want to access a large pool of customers, leverage consumer trust in the marketplace to earn sales, and...

This is a guest post from the HelpCrunch team. Will it sell? This is the question every business owner asks themselves whenever they think of a new product idea. With a local market research though, they can take the guesswork out of the equation. There are many types of market research, and you may need...

The Amazon marketplace is one of the largest in the world, with an estimated 37.6% of the U.S. eCommerce market in 2023. While much of those transactions occur through Amazon’s own sales, a significant portion of the platform’s revenue goes through third-party (3P) sellers. In fact, in Q1 of 2024, 3P sellers made up 61%...

Of the estimated 2.5 million active sellers on Amazon, nearly 60% are third-party (3P) sellers. The remaining are 1P sellers who directly sell to Amazon via Vendor Central (be aware though, this program is invite-only). If you’re starting out on the marketplace, Amazon 1P selling is a promising option that can allow you to sell...

Most eCommerce businesses will likely see their biggest sales during Q4 thanks to the snowball of holiday shopping events. But there are other important eCommerce holiday planning dates and “seasons” throughout the year that you must be aware of to cover all your bases (even the overlooked ones). Sales seasonality is nothing new for retailers,...

With Q4 nearing, we decided to share some of the key Amazon Q4 dates Amazon sellers should look out for starting this September. Open your calendars and read on to make sure you know the important dates to track for your Amazon business. September 2 – Labor Day is a Federal holiday, so USPS, UPS,...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) — historically the busiest shopping weekend of the year. For millions of shoppers, BFCM marketing presents an unmissable opportunity to gain a head start on their holiday shopping and cash in on some massive savings. 2023 brought an expected surge in sales during the annual shopping spree, with merchants...

This is a guest post from Omer Riaz, Co-founder and CEO of Urtasker. Omar is a seven-figure Amazon seller. He runs eCommerce agency Urtasker, which assists small to medium-sized brands, resellers, and manufacturers on platforms like Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and TikTok Shop. A frequent speaker at conferences and a published author on Forbes and Entrepreneur, he actively...

This is a guest post from Xuan Xie, digital marketing specialist at m19, where she excels at creating strategic content tailored to B2B eCommerce, particularly in the Amazon sector. With a deep-seated passion for eCommerce and expertise in PPC advertising, Xuan is dedicated to driving business growth through a wide repertoire of digital marketing solutions. Alibaba,...

Sustainable growth and resilience in eCommerce all but require a multi-channel strategy. But with multiple platforms vying for merchants’ attention, mastering a multi-channel eCommerce strategy is no simple task. This article draws insights from our interviews with industry veterans Scott Needham and James Thomson to outline the keys to a successful multi-channel eCommerce strategy. The...

As your business grows, there may come a point when your in-house shipping feels like a black hole sucking up time and resources. In eCommerce, where fast and dependable deliveries reign supreme, well-oiled eCommerce logistics are imperative for a thriving business. Popular alternatives like a 3PL (third-party logistics provider) or FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) are...
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