Every year starting in January, first-party (1P) vendors on Amazon must thoroughly assess their prior year’s performance and propose new trade terms for the upcoming year. This process is called Amazon Vendor Negotiations (AVN) or Joint Business Plan (JBP); both are synonymous, so the name boils down to different preferences. Nonetheless, the information still pertains […]
Amazon made a big move into physical retail with the launch of a cashier-less grocery store. It’s safe to say that Amazon is serious about brick-and-mortar.
Launching a new product on Amazon is like being thrown into the cockpit of a plane in flight. There are dozens of levers and flashing buttons but no clear indication of how to stay in the air.
Eligibility for the Climate Pledge Friendly badge on Amazon products. The badge highlights products that meet sustainability certifications.
[UPDATE, 2/25/20] Amazon is now reducing the dimensions for oversize/non sort items to be exempted from SIOC. Right now, if any one side is smaller than the 9” x 6” x 0.375”, it does not need SIOC even if the other dimensions are above 18” x 14” x 8”. The new rule is reducing the […]
Understand What You Should Consider When it Comes to Choosing Between Vendor Central vs. Seller Central Amazon.
Project Zero, Amazon’s brand protection program meant to “drive counterfeits to zero”, is now open to all eligible brands. Project Zero is meant to empower brands with means to take action.
Businesses have the option of working with Amazon in one of two ways– as either a 3P seller or a 1P vendor. Sellers are retailers who use the Amazon marketplace to sell products directly to consumers. Vendors, on the other hand, are invited to sell to Amazon through wholesale and they handle the selling process […]