[Roundup] Our sales were down over 10% last month (ouch). Here's why.

Hey Reader,

 May 2022 saw one of our highest revenue months on record but with one big caveat: year-over-year sales were down over 10% compared to May 2021 for a couple of our brands. See what the cause was and what we're doing about it.

Check out the May 2022 Brand Report ...

 

From the Blog

UPS vs FedEx. Although FedEx and UPS offer similar services, they have their own individual strengths and weaknesses. Let’s see who takes the cake.

FBA Aggregators Remain Optimistic in 2022. The pandemic threw quite the curveball, but for ecommerce businesses and rollups, there was a silver lining.

Amazon 1P vs 3P Sellers: What’s the Difference? To newbie sellers, understanding the nuances between Amazon’s two main selling models can be a bit confusing.

 

From the Podcast

E453: Looking Back on Mike’s Trip to the Philippines with EcomCrew. Three years later, Mike and I have finally made it back to Cebu! In this episode, Mike catches up with the main guy behind the podcast, Ben.

E329: How to Develop Content and Find the Best Writers. One of the benchmarks of any great ecommerce website is its content and of course, the writers behind it.

 

Importing from China in 2022

Join us for our public webinar on June 16 at 10AM as we delve into an essential aspect for any ecommerce seller: importing products from the manufacturing capital of the world. 

During the session, we’ll be covering important points, from product sourcing and finding suppliers to actual shipping and more.

Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned seller looking for a refresher, this webinar is a relevant update for those navigating the ecommerce business. Registration is free. 

Reserve your slot.

 

Happy selling, 

Dave

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[Crew Review] We interrupt regular programming

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Be right back... This week, we're taking a break from our weekly roundup of the latest in the world of ecommerce because guess what? Mike and Dave flew to the Philippines for EcomCrew's annual

[Roundup] Boost efficiency without hiring full-time employees

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Hey Reader, If you'd rather do away with the repetitive parts of running a business without having to get someone onboard, consider availing the services of Amazon Mechanical Turk. Here's a

[Crew Review] FBA fees increase in Canada—Is US next?

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Hikes Both Canadian and US Amazon sellers will welcome Q3 with fee increases. Starting June 30, sellers from the Great White North will face an 8 to 30% FBA fee hike, depending on the size tier.

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[Crew Review] Amazon updates Buyer Requested Cancellation policy

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Initiative Amazon just rolled out changes for buyer requested cancellations, and sellers now have to check more places to make sure they don't miss a notification. As with most Amazon announcements

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