Private-label vs. Wholesale vs. Arbitrage Maria, June 18, 2025June 20, 2025 Personally speaking, I have only managed brands, including my own, that sell private-label products. These brands have been around for more than 5 years and generating 7 figures annually. With private-label, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel and start a new product, which means no proof of demand yet… Continue Reading
When to Launch a Product on Amazon Maria, June 11, 2025June 20, 2025 With the exception of seasonal products, you can launch products anytime of the year. I would, however, avoid launching in Q4 because that time should be used preparing your existing products for the biggest sale events on Amazon – Black Friday/Cyber Monday and the gift shopping season. Personally, I aim… Continue Reading
How Weather Secretly Controls Your Amazon Shopping Habits in the UK Maria, May 14, 2025June 2, 2025 Ever notice how your finger hovers over that “Buy Now” button a lot more when it’s pouring outside? No, it’s not just you having a retail therapy moment – there’s actual science behind it! Let’s dive into the weirdly predictable relationship between British weather and Amazon deliveries. When the Sun… Continue Reading
Why Every Amazon Seller Should Be Dancing on TikTok Too Maria, May 7, 2025June 2, 2025 Hey there, fellow e-commerce warriors (or should I say survivors?)! Today we’re diving into the tale of two shopping platforms that couldn’t be more different if they tried: Amazon, your trusty old shopping companion, and TikTok Shop, the cool new kid who’s somehow convincing everyone they desperately need that sunset… Continue Reading
AI for Amazon Product Listings: Do You Still Need Helium10 and Jungle Scout? Maria, April 30, 2025June 2, 2025 If you’ve been in the e-commerce game for a while, you’ve probably noticed how AI is changing everything about the way we create and optimize product listings. Let’s talk about what this means for you and whether those pricey tools like Helium10 and Jungle Scout are still worth your hard-earned… Continue Reading
Why Now’s the Perfect Time to Expand Your E-commerce Business to Amazon UK & EU Maria, April 23, 2025June 2, 2025 If you’ve been on the fence about taking your Amazon business across the pond, I’m here to tell you why right now might be the perfect moment to make that leap. With the recent US tariffs on Chinese suppliers shaking things up, there’s a golden opportunity knocking for sellers who… Continue Reading
Amazon’s Fair Pricing Policy: The Hidden Cost for Sellers Maria, April 16, 2025June 2, 2025 In recent years, Amazon’s Fair Pricing Policy has become increasingly controversial among third-party sellers on the platform. What was once positioned as a consumer protection measure has evolved into a rigid system that’s strangling seller profitability. As a seller currently battling these issues firsthand, I’ve watched Amazon’s approach to “fair… Continue Reading
The Hidden Cost of Amazon’s Returnless Refunds: How Sellers Are Losing to Dropshipping Schemes Maria, April 9, 2025June 2, 2025 In the ever-evolving world of e-commerce, Amazon’s returnless refund policy was initially welcomed as a customer-friendly approach to streamline the shopping experience. However, this seemingly convenient policy has created an unexpected loophole that’s costing legitimate Amazon sellers thousands of dollars through a sophisticated arbitrage scheme. Today, we dive into how… Continue Reading
Navigating the New 54% Tariff on Chinese Imports: A Guide for Amazon Sellers Maria, April 2, 2025June 2, 2025 The recent imposition of a 54% total tariff on all Chinese goods by the US government represents a significant challenge for Amazon sellers who source products from China. This significant tariff increase has disrupted established business models and supply chains, requiring sellers to quickly adapt their strategies to maintain profitability… Continue Reading
The Importance of Setting Criteria for Amazon Product Selection Maria, March 26, 2025June 2, 2025 In the vast marketplace of Amazon, where millions of products compete for consumer attention, launching a new product without a strategic approach is akin to navigating uncharted waters without a compass. Establishing a robust set of criteria for product selection is not merely a preliminary step—it’s the foundation upon which… Continue Reading