Author: Claire McBride

Expect Punitive Action from Amazon – And Plan for It

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April 2025 Amazon Quarterly Business Review

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Stratably’s April 2025 in-depth analysis of Amazon, including changes to our Competitive Edge framework and forecasts. 1 minute read Log in to download the full report linked at the bottom Our April 2025 Amazon quarterly business review includes All-Signal insights digital leaders need to forecast the business, make critical investment decisions, and compete effectively on […]

5 Questions Keeping Retail Media Leaders Up at Night (Plus Answers and Action Steps)

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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 […]

The Critical Role Amazon Plays for Brands’ Top and Bottom Lines

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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 […]

Benchmark Insights and Expert Strategies for AVN Success – Webinar Recap

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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 […]

2025 Amazon Profitability & AVN Study

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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 […]

Amazon Pulse Benchmark: 1Q25

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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 […]

Low ASP on Amazon: How to Maximize the Opportunity and Minimize Risks – Webinar Recap

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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 […]