Author: Claire McBride

Benchmark Insights and Expert Strategies for AVN Success – Webinar Recap

Article in Benchmarks

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

Article in Research

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 […]

Navigating Amazon AVNs: Insights on Direct Fulfillment, Merch Accrual, Subscribe & Save, AVS, and More

Article in Briefings

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 […]

Navigating Amazon’s Evolving Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities for Consumer Brands

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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 […]

Walmart Omnichannel Quarterly Business Review | January 2025

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1 minute read Log in to download the full report linked at the bottom This Walmart Omnichannel Quarterly Business Review includes All-Signal insights retail leaders need to forecast the business, make critical investment decisions, and compete effectively on the platform. It’s designed to cut through industry noise and save you time by bringing consumer brands […]

Amazon’s Grocery Growth: Core Wins the Race Over Fresh

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TL;DR: Amazon’s grocery growth is being driven by its Core Amazon.com platform, while Amazon Fresh continues to underperform. 1.5 minute read Amazon is growing fast in the grocery category. It grew an estimated 14% in the U.S. grocery category in 2024 (Momentum Commerce), outperforming our estimates for its overall U.S. GMV growth of 9%. 61% […]