Similar to Oprah, Madonna, Apple, and Google, Amazon is now a household name. According to eMarketer, Amazon had an estimated 167.2 million Prime Members in the US alone in 2023—about half of the entire country’s population. Amazon has long gone uncontested as the world’s favorite
Earth Day is only a few weeks away, but practicing sustainability and deploying climate-friendly strategies for your brand can be celebrated year-round. Amazon has made it easier than ever to help consumers discover climate-friendly brands while encouraging businesses to take part in protecting the natural
Venturing into direct-to-consumer (D2C) territory from a standard business-to-business (B2B) operation isn’t always the smoothest transition. There’s a lot to navigate. Throw in the nuances of Amazon and other marketplaces, and it can be a task that’s even more daunting. D2C eCommerce Case Study For those brands
It’s no secret that sales, whether through brick-and-mortar or online, peak during certain times of the year. Retail’s Big Three (Amazon, Walmart, Target) consistently hit the jackpot during holidays and major sales events, providing opportunities for sellers on each marketplace to: Maximize sales Reach new
Next-day delivery, of just about anything, has become commonplace in the world of online retail. Whether it's a single pen shipped halfway across the country or a classroom set of supplies for the neighborhood school, consumers can get it all at record speed. But such
Online retailers are consistently looking for ways to expand their business and acquire new customers. As trends are guaranteed to shift in the eCommerce space, online retailers must understand the options made available to them and select the best method of action. Macarta’s online resources
Updated [10/18/2022] Amazon’s reputation varies among fashion brands. Knockoffs sold on the site have scared off high-profile brands like Nike; nonetheless, Amazon has become a dominant force in the online apparel space, thanks to new fashion initiatives and tech capabilities. In this blog post, we take
As Walmart scales upward in an attempt to challenge Amazon’s eCommerce supremacy, they’ve released a powerful DSP (Demand-Side Platform) service. Using the data already available from their extensive customer base, Walmart is well positioned for incredible growth potential in the coming years (Walmart’s Ad business
With Prime Day right around the corner (July 12-13), Amazon still dominates the eCommerce world thanks to its incredible reach and deep pockets. However, just as Netflix seemed to rule streaming until there were 40 other providers, a whole spectrum of digital marketplaces cropped up
When it comes to groceries, Amazon’s ambitions are big. Not only does the retail giant own Whole Foods, but it plans to open approximately 100 locations — at least — of Amazon Fresh stores worldwide. Amazon Fresh is Amazon’s grocery chain that offers low price points
Nostalgic about the days you could explore ancient ruins or peruse local boutiques from around the world? Wish you could learn how to make homemade pasta from a local Italian chef? With Amazon Explore, “the world is at your fingertips” — right from the comfort
We’re well into the holiday season, and while it looks a bit different this year due to Covid-19, our favorite holiday sales events are here to offer a sense of familiarity in a world of great uncertainty. The Turkey 5, coined by Amazon in 2017 to
Goodbye, fake handbags. Hello, Amazon Transparency and Project Zero (APZ). Third-party sellers account for over half of all sales on Amazon and while most are legitimate products, the rise of counterfeits has been a problem for the platform. Unknowingly purchasing a counterfeit product off of
Shopping your favorite luxury brands just got a whole lot easier. Last week, Amazon launched its new high-end Luxury Stores program. The new Luxury Stores are only shoppable through the app, but before you get out your credit card, you’ll need an invite to the
Given the vast library of terms surrounding Amazon, we put together a glossary of Amazon’s most important acronyms and terms to help you navigate. Whether you’re new to Amazon or are training new team members, these are the ABCs of Amazon: A9 Algorithm: The ranking algorithm