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TL;DR: Leverage this Stratably created case study that puts your team in the driverโs seat of a 2026 Amazon annual vendor negotiation (AVN). Use it to practice trade-offs, build alignment, and sharpen your negotiation playbook before the real conversations begin. 1 minute read Log in to download the Case Study Exercise at the bottom Annual […]
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TL;DR: In this 25-minute Commerce Collective podcast, Stratablyโs Russ Dieringer breaks down survey results from 229 brands and agencies on their investments in advanced PDP content, such as videos and Premium A+ content, along with how brands are (or arenโt) evolving their PDPs in response to Amazonโs Rufus. 1 minute read Every brand knows product […]
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TL;DR: AI-powered search holds the potential to fundamentally reshape the path to purchase, moving discovery from keyword-driven SEO to generative, intent-based experiences. Instead of solely competing on blue links and keyword density, brands must also now optimize for AI assistants, natural language queries, and โzero-clickโ answers. The brands that structure content to be AI-friendly, monitor […]
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TL;DR: Stratablyโs Amazon Competitive Edge Framework shows where brands are investing on the platform and where true differentiation lies. This quarterโs update highlights notable shifts across AMC, A++ content, Brand Stores, Streaming TV, and more. 1 minute read Navigating Amazon requires clarity and focus, which is why we created the Amazon Competitive Edge Framework, mapping […]
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This is a gated article just for members Join the Stratably community Access independent research on the omnichannel market Enterprise membership unlocks: Bite-sized market updates Deep dive analyses Industry benchmarks Retailer forecasts Invites to live events And More! Enterprise Membership unlocks our full insights that you and your team can use to drive alignment across […]
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TL;DR: This comprehensive strategy workbook combines forecasts, consumer brand benchmarks, and expert intel with 10 hands-on tools for best-in-class Amazon strategy and execution in 2026. 1 minute read Log in to download the full workbook linked at the bottom Our Amazon Strategy Workbook includes All-Signal, No Noise insights digital leaders need to forecast their business, […]
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TL;DR: Retail sales grew +3.9% Y/Y in 2Q25, fueled by digital channel sales growth of +5.3% Y/Y and brick & mortar (B&M) sales growth of +3.6% Y/Y. Both physical and digital channels decelerated compared to growth rates in 1Q24, although year-to-date performance of +4.2% Y/Y has trended ahead of downbeat expectations following the announcement of […]