E-commerce enthusiast. Sharing insights @marketplacepuls
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Ben Donovan retweeted
The entire traffic of the 22 non-U.S. Amazon marketplaces is only marginally higher than Amazon(.)com on its own.
It's one of the significant factors behind 69% of Amazon sellers choosing to stick with just one marketplace to sell in.
Read more: marketplacepulse.com/article…
Ben Donovan retweeted
CBP has updated their error codes to include a new one for "country code ineligible for type 86 entries" -- de minimus, duty free entries for China and potentially other countries appears to be going away imminently.
Ben Donovan retweeted
Third-party Amazon sellers' share of units sold on Amazon just hit an all-time high of 62%.
Sellers now dominate the marketplace more than ever before, but this isn't their victory - it's Amazon's strategy.
Ben Donovan retweeted
Top Amazon sellers have long complained about an unlevel playing field battling against an "avalanche" of Chinese sellers
Now they are pushing for Trump & Co. to intervene
My latest for @FortuneMagazine with comments f/ @ShinghiD, @juokaz &....@mcuban
fortune.com/2025/02/12/amazo…
Ben Donovan retweeted
Section 321 changes are shaking up eCommerce and logistics. Are you ready? Join ShipHero’s @aaronrubin, LVK’s @MagsMcCaffrey, and expert Cindy Allen on February 13 at 10 AM EST for a deep dive into what’s new and how to stay ahead. Register now!
Ben Donovan retweeted
1/ Last night, Flexport CEO @typesfast sat down with @BlakeBurman at @NewsNation to discuss the latest on U.S.-China trade—specifically, the new 10% tariff and the suspension of the de minimis exemption, both of which took effect yesterday. Watch Ryan break it down 👇
Ben Donovan retweeted
China-based e-commerce platforms built multi-billion dollar businesses by exploiting a customs loophole.
That loophole is now closed, and with it, the current era of ultra-cheap direct-from-China retail.
The past, present, and future of Section 321 de minimis changes… 1/n
Ben Donovan retweeted
To build a #brand successfully, brand strategy is crucial. Here’s a conversation that I had recently with @brandbuilderuni about brand strategy, the path to physical retail, and visionary #leadership.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Ben Donovan retweeted
We hit 3M lifetimes sales last month
A reminder that I have zero previous business experience
If you’re wondering if starting your own business is possible, it is
Here’s what I’d do if starting again
Ben Donovan retweeted
Today, Simple Modern sells more drinkware than Yeti, Hydro Flask & Stanley on Amazon.
We started in 2015, bootstrapped.
21 unexpected learnings:
1. Privately-owned brands with no intent to sell are set best up to win long term.
Ben Donovan retweeted
Can you grow a brand on Amazon?
Our brand started on Amazon and has become the category leader in drinkware.
Now, half of our sales come from customers searching for Simple Modern specifically.
Here’s exactly how we built a brand on Amazon:
Ben Donovan retweeted
This is a great illustration of the power of Google-to-Amazon ad campaigns, courtesy of my friends over at Ad Advance.
But...I have my own recent experience with this.
In September, I ran a G-to-A campaign on the Hero ASIN of one of my brands.
Here's what happened: 👇
Ben Donovan retweeted
The time-bank called. They are increasing the interest rate. Better get a move on with all those "someday" ideas....
Ben Donovan retweeted
Prime Day 2022 was the biggest Prime Day event ever thanks to an amazing partnership between Amazon and our selling partners. Thank you! aboutamazon.com/news/retail/…
Ben Donovan retweeted
Want to learn some of our top conversion optimization secrets?
@jonmacdonald chatted with @bendonovan on The Brand Builder Show and is revealing key consumer behavior learnings from over a decade in the business.
Don't miss it: ed.gr/d48d5
Ben Donovan retweeted
Was great to be interviewed by @bendonovan on his Brand Builder University podcast – we covered a TON in under 30 minutes.
Check it out:
brandbuilderuni.com/podcasts…
Ben Donovan retweeted
Awesome to see (and hear) our VP of Product, @dana8fig on the Brand Builder show with
@BenDonovan discussing how flexible funding can scale your brand - listen up here: hubs.ly/Q01dRg790
Ben Donovan retweeted
17 followers away from 15k. Follower number 15,000 gets $100 in Simple Modern products on me.
