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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 […]
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10 minute read (it’s worth it!) TL;DR: Most retailers ‘operate’ retail media networks devoid of robust spend and the related profits that come with it. As a result, these retailers can’t sustainably offer eCommerce at the very same time consumers are increasingly shopping online. Making money as a retailer is tough. Doing so in eCommerce […]
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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 […]
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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% […]
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TL;DR: Stratably’s Amazon Competitive Edge framework maps 60+ levers across adoption and impact, illuminating where brands should focus their attention. 2 minute read Navigating Amazon, the largest growth engine for consumer brands, requires clarity and focus. At Stratably, we aim to simplify complexity, providing actionable insights to help you gain and maintain a competitive edge […]
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TL;DR: Two-thirds of brands are testing, if not prioritizing, launching low ASP items next year, placing it in the middle of other assortment-related initiatives they intend to pursue in ’25. 2 minute read Summary Amazon is pushing brands for low ASP assortment Two-thirds are at least testing, if not prioritizing, launching low ASP next year […]
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TL;DR: Solve for ad ineligibility on promoted items by working closely with your Amazon contacts, consider a Safe Listing Accrual, or reserve your promotional and advertising dollars for ASINs with above average net PPM. Strategic internal planning and baking your promo discount into POs can help minimize the disruption and financial impact of incremental funding […]