Amazon’s New COGS Requirement: Why Sellers Aren’t Happy Maria, December 27, 2024June 2, 2025 Amazon recently announced a policy update requiring sellers to enter their Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for FBA inventory. While it’s framed as a step to improve transparency and streamline inventory reimbursement processes, many sellers are raising concerns about the drawbacks of this mandate. What’s Changing?Under the new policy, sellers… Continue Reading
The Day After Christmas: What Amazon Sellers Can Expect Maria, December 26, 2024June 2, 2025 Ah, December 26th—the day after Christmas. While most people are lounging around in holiday PJs, nursing food comas, and marveling at their gifts, Amazon sellers are stepping into what feels like a whirlwind. Here’s what you can expect: So, sellers, while the holiday hustle might feel like it’s slowing down,… Continue Reading
Happy Holidays, Amazon Sellers (and a Friendly Reminder for Buyers) Maria, December 25, 2024June 2, 2025 To all the hardworking Amazon sellers out there—Happy Holidays! You’ve survived inventory headaches, price wars, and customer messages that start with “Where’s my package?” And to all the holiday shoppers? We love you, we really do. But as you sip your eggnog and unwrap those deals, please shop wisely. That… Continue Reading
Christmas Eve Sales? Think Again. Maria, December 24, 2024June 2, 2025 If you’re an Amazon seller expecting a sales surge on Christmas Eve, let’s be real—Santa’s sleigh has already left the building. By now, shoppers are sipping cocoa, wrapping gifts, or panicking over that one forgotten item (sorry, it’s too late). Sales? They’ve hit the brakes. Appreciate the calm before the… Continue Reading
Why You Should Use SKU Level Handling Time Maria, December 23, 2024June 2, 2025 Planning an extended holiday break? Don’t let your Amazon sales come to a screeching halt! Instead of activating the holiday setting and removing your listings, you can simply increase the handling time on a SKU level. This way, buyers can still place orders, but they’ll be aware of a longer… Continue Reading
Amazon Returns: The Gift That Keeps on Taking Maria, December 21, 2024June 2, 2025 Do you have high return rates and low NCX (Negative Customer Experience) scores? If yes, Amazon’s probably keeping a watchful eye on your account—and your funds. Why? Because they anticipate future returns or refunds and are holding a reserve just in case. It’s like Amazon saying, “We’re just being cautious,… Continue Reading
Should You Join the Boxing Day Sales? Maria, December 20, 2024June 2, 2025 Black Friday burned you out, huh? We get it. But should you jump into the Boxing Day sales madness? Here’s the deal: if your inventory didn’t fly off the shelves during Black Friday, it’s probably still sitting there, judging you. Boxing Day is like a second chance—your shot at tempting… Continue Reading
More Listings, More (Digital) Shelf Space, More Sales! Maria, December 19, 2024June 2, 2025 Here’s a quick tip for anyone selling multiple variations of a product in a less competitive category: skip the parent-child listing. Why? Because listing each variation as its own standalone product means more digital shelf space for you—and more chances to grab a shopper’s attention. I’ve actually done this on… Continue Reading
The “Arrives Before Christmas” Badge: Santa’s Secret Weapon Maria, December 18, 2024June 2, 2025 “When’s the last day I can order from Amazon to get my gifts by Christmas?”—the question on everyone’s mind this time of year. If you’re knee-deep in last-minute shopping panic and wondering if that perfect gift will make it under the tree in time, don’t worry—Amazon’s got your back. Thanks… Continue Reading
The Tale of Two Listings: Why One Product Sells Instantly and the Other Sits There Staring at You Maria, December 17, 2024June 2, 2025 Welcome to the Amazon Rollercoaster! One minute you’re popping champagne because your new product sold out in a day. The next, you’re staring blankly at a listing that hasn’t moved for weeks, even after you slashed the price so low that you’re practically giving it away. I’ve seen this happen… Continue Reading