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TL;DR: At Stratably’s recent in-person Amazon Ads event, industry experts and consumer brand peers shared actionable strategies for solving key challenges spanning optimizing Amazon Ads investment, Amazon Marketing Cloud, incrementality measurement, and AI-driven advertising shifts. Brands embracing data-driven decision-making, consistently testing and learning, and leaning into Amazon’s advertising innovation are gaining a competitive edge. 6 […]
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TL;DR: Amazon continues to be a top growth driver for brands, but growth alone is not enough today. Leading brands are balancing sales growth with profitability by optimizing product mix, sharpening ad strategies, enforcing marketplace controls, and negotiating smarter. 2 minute read A successful AVN starts with a fundamental question: What role does Amazon play […]
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Stratably and Consulterce share critical benchmarking and strategic recommendations from their benchmark study on 2025 Amazon Annual Vendor Negotiations (AVNs). 2 minute read Amazon AVNs are high-stakes, complex, and evolving—and for brands, preparation is everything. Understanding how other vendors are navigating negotiations can provide critical insights to help strengthen your strategy. That’s why Stratably and […]
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Global benchmark of 203 manufacturers on 2025 annual vendor negotiations and building a profitable Amazon business. TL;DR: Amazon’s annual vendor negotiations are a critical opportunity for brands to align their investments with Amazon’s growth while protecting long-term profitability. Success requires balancing Amazon’s demands with strategic investments that drive measurable returns. 2 minute read Annual Vendor […]
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TL;DR: Benchmarking data from 156 companies suggests brands’ sales on Amazon over the last 90 days have slightly outperformed expectations with advertising performing in line to slightly worse than expected. The promotional environment is heating up significantly and brands report a slight reduction in Amazon’s inventory levels versus a year ago. 5 minute read As […]
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TL;DR: Amazon is prioritizing Low ASP assortment to drive growth in the grocery market, offering opportunities for brands but posing profitability challenges as well. Success requires monitoring your competition and digital shelf, actively testing different types of Low ASP assortment, and managing margins through broad-based P&L improvements and offering this selection to Amazon only in […]
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TL;DR: Assess Amazon’s AVN asks through the lens of business impact, guided by the Competitive Edge Framework. Direct Fulfillment and Subscribe & Save Accruals can deliver a competitive edge, while Vendor Flex, Merchandising Accruals, and Safe Listing Accruals warrant closer scrutiny. AVS offers potential for positive returns if brands effectively manage the program and align […]
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TL;DR: Amazon’s supply chain initiatives—spanning regionalization, inventory optimizations, and more—pose operational challenges for brands but also position Amazon well to keep growing for brands. By proactively managing inventory, leveraging Amazon tools and contacts, and being adaptive, brands can position their own supply chains to maximize success on the platform. 2.5 minute read Amazon’s continuous advancements […]