E-commerce Australian online platform Umall has acquired Asian Grocer Online (AGO) as part of a broader strategy to expand its footprint in the multicultural grocery sector. Umall described the acquisition as a “key milestone” in its ongoing growth journey. As part of the integration process, AGO’s website is currently offline while system upgrades are underway. … Read more
A New York law going into effect on July 8 is getting a lot of attention because the National Retail Federation (NRF) sued the state over the algorithmic pricing disclosure requirement. But according to law firm Freeman Law, there’s another NY law impacting retailers and online sellers: “New York also amended Sections 217 and 218-a … Read more
Want to know everything there is to know about Amazon Vendor in 2024? You’ve come to the right place. So I recently joined forces with the fine folks from Stratably to better understand what keeps Amazon suppliers up at night. We asked about their business model setup. We asked about their biggest challenges. And we … Read more
E-commerce Consumer watchdog NSW Fair Trading has warned consumers about a rise in counterfeit Labubu toys, dubbed “Lafufu”, flooding online marketplaces. The watchdog is urging consumers to remain cautious when shopping for Labubu toys online, particularly from overseas platforms advertising unusually low prices. Buyers are advised to stick to trusted, verified retailers and to thoroughly … Read more
Amazon said customers reported an 80% increase in impersonation scams surrounding last year’s Prime Day sale, and it is working to get the word out to shoppers to remain on their guard and be suspicious of messages purportedly coming from Amazon during this year’s sale. Impersonation scams via email increased by 50% during Prime Day … Read more
Whether it’s to accept a cost price increase or to address a declining Net PPM. Cost Support Agreements (CSAs) have become the preferred choice in the tool belt of Amazon buyers. But what sounds good on paper can dilute the profitability of 1P vendors quickly. Pricing errors and overstock markdowns get funded with CSAs and … Read more
E-commerce With global e-commerce sales projected to reach US$4.3 trillion this year, marketplaces are relying on technology to enhance the experience and foster loyalty. Here are five key online retail marketing trends in 2025: The first trend is personalisation and shopper experience, which can be enhanced in companies’ marketing strategies by combining big data and analytics … Read more
If you’ve ever tried launching a brand-new Amazon store, you know how unforgiving the platform can be in the early stages. Between delayed payouts, category restrictions, and account verification hurdles, many sellers spend their first 3–6 months just trying to survive, let alone scale. That’s why more and more sellers are turning to aged Amazon … Read more
Amazon created an ecommerce “holiday” as other marketplaces and retailers join in on the Prime Day sales event that is happening this week. And according to Adobe’s Prime predictions, sales generated this week will be the equivalent of two Black Fridays. In addition to a record $23.8 billion in online spending from July 8 to … Read more
Looking for ways to protect your sales and margins in negotiations with Amazon? Explore these 5 proven defensive selling strategies. Being an Amazon vendor isn’t easy. Whether you’re negotiating vendor terms or a cost price increase with your Vendor Manager… Amazon’s margin demands often exceed the investment you can offer the online retailer. But if … Read more