According to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), Amazon received over six million new members during the second half of 2018. As Q4 came to a close, Amazon’s growth reached record-breaking heights. Last year, in a letter to shareholders, Jeff Bezos revealed an official Prime count of
As consumers complete their holiday shopping, you may be wondering what these last few weeks of the year will mean for your Amazon sales. While you may worry about a lull in sales after the Christmas drop-off, fear not -- you can maximize the post-Christmas
Earlier this year everyone’s beloved toy retailer, Toys “R” Us, officially shut its doors after 70 years of business. With this market share up for grabs, it’s no surprise that Amazon is ready to take it over. While top brick and mortar competitors – Walmart and
In preparation for the holidays, Amazon has added new features to provide shoppers with a voice assistant for making holiday purchases. So while you’re caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you have a trustworthy assistant to help you organize and
As Amazon’s advertising business has grown, it’s been a juggling act for advertisers to keep track of the individual demand side platforms. However only a day after Amazon reached the trillion dollar valuation mark, it was announced that Amazon Media Group (AMG), Amazon Marketing Services
When it comes to advertising, Amazon has built a reputation of being uptight and restrictive – mainly because they keep most of their search information locked away. However, it seems that Amazon is taking their advertising success and competitors into account – by testing search-based
BOO! Don’t be scared -- sales of costumes, candy, and autumn décor are expected to reach $3.5 billion in October. Now is the time to take advantage of the online retail traffic. The Holiday Season is filled with perfect excuses to eat too much food, visit
Kirkland, Great Value, Up & Up -- major retailers creating private labels is not a new concept. Yet with Amazon’s 78 private label brands and expected $7.5 billion in sales for 2018, companies have been left wondering how big of a threat this will be
“Nearly every person I worked with I saw cry at their desk.” - Bo Olson, via New York Times Have you ever wondered what it would be like to catch a glimpse of Amazon from the inside? While many Americans have come to know Amazon from a
Amazon Prime members have enjoyed various perks in the digital marketplace since 2005. With the number of subscribers growing exponentially, these exclusive deals have recently spread offline - members are now able to save money using their Prime account every time they shop for groceries
Don’t get too comfortable with the free return policy, Amazon is keeping track. Customers have reported their accounts were suspended without warning. The cause? Too many returns. Over the years, Amazon has maintained its customer-focused outlook including an array of shopper benefits, such as two-day shipping
More than 20% of shoppers say they have switched to shopping for apparel on Amazon and away from other traditional online retailers. Amazon’s online apparel business has surpassed that of Target, Macy’s, J.C. Penny and the like. According to Internet Retailer, more than 20% of shoppers
In a letter to shareholders, Amazon shows a closer look into the world of operations and company mantras through the eyes of Jeff Bezos. Jeff Bezos finally gave the world a peek behind the curtain in his Letter to Shareholders on Wednesday. The Amazon Founder and
As the Amazon wind blows, platform changes become more prevalent. If you are currently utilizing Vendor Express to access Amazon Marketing Services (AMS), your account access will soon change. On May 21, 2018 Vendor Express accounts will no longer receive orders from Amazon and some
Amazon Seller Rating Explained: Amazon averages your account’s score (out of a total 100 points) from each order within 365 days on a weighted scale. For example, negative customer feedback from a verified purchase carries more weight on this scale than a positive customer review. Listed