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4 mistakes to avoid when choosing a 3PL partner

This guest blog is written by Kayvon Nazarian, co-founder of ZonPrep, a Riverbend Consulting partner. Is your retail business on the hunt for a reliable

How to avoid Amazon conundrums with FBA inventory and shipments

Every seller should expect that shipping products to FBA is systematic and smooth. The goods are shipped and verifiably received by Amazon. Then it’s not.

Why the Great Giveback is good business

The mission is to own the market, beat competitors and generate revenue. Nothing wrong with that. Shareholders, business owners and employees are the benefactors. But

4 reasons your UPCs have more power than you thought

This guest blog is written by Shane Morris, business development director at GS1 US, a Riverbend Consulting partner. Whether you are a seasoned seller or

Six factors to examine when facing an “inauthentic” Amazon ASIN suspension

“Inauthentic” policy violations hit sellers hard. ASINs and accounts get suspended for such complaints. Amazon’s notification is obtuse and can virtually mean anything. We’ve had

What is the best way to grow your business with ecommerce funding?

This guest blog is written by Seth Broman, chief revenue officer at Yardline, a Riverbend Consulting partner. The online retail market has grown exponentially since

Why every Amazon seller needs a USP

Without it, you may be missing the boat. A USP, or Unique Sales Proposition, helps a business, especially an Amazon seller, stand out from the

Are you leveraging Brand Registry and the Brand Referral Bonus program?

Making the most of your brand and private-label products on Amazon is the imperative. We also know being PL is full of potential–and problems, such

How to structure your Amazon advertising campaign

This guest blog is written by Arishekar N, senior director of marketing and growth at SellerApp, a Riverbend Consulting partner. You have a stunning product

New Amazon Supply Chain Standards, are you ready?

Painful? Yes. Inconvenient? Absolutely. Costly? Potentially. Amazon Supply Chain Standard. They came out of nowhere and hit third-party sellers (and resellers) pretty hard. Manufacturers too.

What factors influence the Amazon algorithm?

This guest blog is written by Mina Elias, CEO and founder at Trivium, a Riverbend Consulting partner. If you are an Amazon seller looking to

FBA vs FBM: What’s the best model for you?

If you’re an Amazon seller, should your fulfillment model be FBA vs FBM, or some mix of both? We’re talking about how Amazon sellers manage

How to reduce consumer complaints for Expiration Date mishaps

Today, there’s a tube of topical skin medication on my bathroom sink. I take a quick look at the tube, which shows a date,4/14/22. “It’s

6 Ways to Recession-Proof your Amazon Business

Amazon sellers are struggling. When they aren’t fearing potential Amazon seller account suspensions or ASIN deactivations, they are fighting challenges with decreased consumer spending, higher

Liquidation inventory: Motherlode or big mistake?

Liquidation inventory. it’s enticing, cheap and a sure-fire sourcing dream for third-party Amazon sellers. Or is it? The supply chain issues of 2021 and 2022