Posts by Andy Geldman
Would You Let Amazon Liquidate Your Returns and Excess Stock?
Amazon is piloting a new program to help FBA merchants resell returns and liquidate stock. Would you take this option instead of disposal or removal?
Online Marketplaces in Southeast Asia: A Unique Region for Ecommerce
Southeast Asia is a fast-growing market for ecommerce, but Amazon and other western companies are notably absent. Local marketplaces lead the way.
Don’t Diversify Away From Amazon. Go All-In Instead.
Amazon marketplace “roll-up” companies are buying FBA businesses, but they aren’t looking for the next big thing. All they want to do is sell more on Amazon.
The Future of Ecommerce is a Psychedelic Mashup of Online Trends
Influencers, live video streaming, social media, gamification and ecommerce have been combined into one chaotic and addictive shopping experience.
Why Amazon Will Never Be The “Everything Store”
Amazon’s latest expansion makes it clear where its limitations lie. Luxury Stores looks great and keeps out the riff raff, but it will never catch on.
Online Marketplaces in Latin America: Mercado Libre the Clear Leader
Mercado Libre has been at the forefront of ecommerce in Latin America for twenty years. Amazon and three large ecommerce groups lag behind.
Amazon’s Immune System is Essential to its Existence
The only way Amazon can handle the scale of activity on its marketplace is with automation. It would be a very different place without this immune system.
Online Marketplaces in Africa: Fast Growth, Enormous Potential
Ecommerce is taking hold in Africa, as internet access expands, trust grows and logistics modernize. No market has more room to grow than Africa.
Online Marketplaces in Europe: Dynamic, Diverse and Disjointed
Behind Amazon and eBay, Europe has dozens of online marketplaces. But despite the economic unity, country and language divisions remain stark.
Online Marketplaces in Australia and New Zealand: eBay and Trade Me Lead
Australia and New Zealand are attractive markets for international sellers, but these are two countries where Amazon does not dominate ecommerce.