Amazon has completely changed the shopping experience and the expectations of the customer with its extensive catalog, incredible shipping options, same-day delivery, and the most competitive retail pricing on the market. Amazon continues to think ahead, seize new opportunities, and act quickly as one of the most substantial online retailers on the market.
Amazon’s market capitalization has gained over $570 billion during the pandemic. Even with the threat of the “Amazon Effect” in the industry, the majority of fast-growing distributors remain fueled with focus, optimism, and a vision for the future. According to Modern Distribution Research Survey, 62% of distributors anticipate growth, 30% are undecided, and only 3% are expected to remain the same or decrease.
Expectations for normalcy and growth are at an all-time high due to the Coronavirus’ business impact and the need for an evolving business perspective. American distributors are expecting to see a rebound year-over-year to indubitably impact future growth and advancements.
For the first time in history distributors are starting to look at Amazon differently, leverage its success, and tap into the power of a multi-channel distribution strategy to expand their business.
Thinking outside the box: The Amazon Advantage
Establishing a powerful ecommerce presence through third-party sales is one of the most effective ways to grow a distribution business. Interestingly enough, Amazon’s #1 marketplace offers the most revenue-boosting, profit-making B2B channel opportunities with instant accessibility to millions of customers.
More and more businesses are leveraging Amazon’s infrastructure by selling specific items, testing products, gaining visibility, and directing millions of customers to targeted websites.
With this in mind, startup distributors can invest in their brand and focus on strengthening their products, instead of managing complex ecommerce websites or warehouse locations. Businesses are utilizing Amazon to expand into different distribution channels, diversify products and point customers to a specific website as a marketing strategy. Seasoned distributors test products in Amazon before launching it on an internal website to monitor product popularity and sell older items without taking up warehouse space.
“Selling on Amazon has been huge for Yedi Houseware,” said Bobby Djavaheri, Director of Sales & Development, Yedi Houseware. “Since we began listing products on Amazon 12 years ago, our business has skyrocketed and we now have 12 full-time employees and plan to hire more this year. Amazon allows us to reach new customers across the U.S. and even worldwide, which enabled our business to grow 126% just last year!” – Amazon press release
If your distribution business isn’t selling on Amazon, you’re competing against them.
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*Source: NetSuite
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