Top Amazon Sellers' Longevity

Top Amazon Sellers' Longevity

Many of the top Amazon third-party sellers have been at the top for nearly a decade. They persevered despite growing competition, increasing fees, and other headwinds.

Amazon Made Sales Data Public

Amazon Made Sales Data Public

Amazon has made approximate sales for each product public on its website and app. The new metric is social proof that helps popular products stand out.

Made, Sold, and Marketed by China

Made, Sold, and Marketed by China

First, “Made in China.” Retailers went to China to outsource manufacturing. Second, it was “Sold by China.” Chinese manufacturers sold through Amazon. Now, third, “Marketed by China.” Chinese companies are running vertically integrated retailers.

Target’s Curated Marketplace Turns Four

Target’s Curated Marketplace Turns Four

Four years since its launch, Target's third-party marketplace has just 650 sellers. Target only accepts carefully selected sellers; thus, its marketplace remains the most coveted.

E-Commerce Winners and Losers in 2022

E-Commerce Winners and Losers in 2022

Shein and Shopify were the biggest e-commerce winners in 2022. Their sales are still significantly above pre-pandemic levels too. Etsy was strong, Walmart with Amazon did okay, and eBay struggled the most.

Amazon Takes a 50% Cut of Seller's Revenue

Amazon Takes a 50% Cut of Seller's Revenue

Amazon is pocketing more than 50% of sellers' revenue - up from 40% five years ago. Sellers are paying more because Amazon has increased fulfillment fees and made spending on advertising unavoidable.

Shein Marketplace Is Coming to the U.S.

Shein Marketplace Is Coming to the U.S.

Shein will likely launch a marketplace in the U.S. after testing the model in Brazil and Mexico. The number one most-downloaded shopping app in the world is expanding beyond fashion and local manufacturers in China.

Amazon Didn't Grow in 2022

Amazon Didn't Grow in 2022

Amazon's growth in 2022 was nearly flat. That never happened before in its quarter-century as an online retailer. However, Amazon's results illustrate macro movements in online shopping rather than Amazon's underperformance.

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