There are many online guides to help new potential brand owners sell their imported creations on Amazon. They all use a variety of methods to get at knowing “which product” will do well on Amazon. But, it is not that simple. At Cascadia Seller Solutions, we specialize in helping brands succeed on Amazon, whether you … Read more
Two days ago, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) filed suit against Spectrum Brands, a company that imported a Black & Decker coffeemaker and failed to report that it was unsafe when customers complained, then continued to sell the recalled goods after the recall was announced. Usually when these lawsuits are filed, I know who … Read more
There is a huge opportunity globally to expand into private label in new marketplaces. First, CA and the US are only 24% and 17%, respectively, in percent of private label market share. That is a HUGE opportunity, when compared with locations in Europe, which are 32-46%. But, much more exciting is the very low private … Read more
Search for how to make money on Amazon FBA, and there are many results and suggestions, one of which is for building out a private label business – you too can make $100k on Amazon! Essentially, you find a top seller on Amazon, you look on Alibaba for a supplier who can produce something similar, … Read more
Read about the four national retailers agree pay penalties totaling 126 million “The companies have agreed to pay the following civil penalties to settle the FTC’s charges: Sears ($475,000), Amazon ($455,000), Macy’s ($250,000), and Leon Max ($80,000). The penalties reflect how long the companies continued to sell mislabeled textiles after receiving an FTC warning letter … Read more
In the promo image for Fulfillment by Amazon, the graphic starts with sending the products to Amazon. But what if you’re importing? Your graphic has a few more items – selecting a supplier, validating your goods, and navigating the complex world of international logistics. There are two major challenges when importing with the intention of … Read more