Amazon Fee Updates: After the Dust Settles With Tamara Vukovic - Episode 350

Welcome to another episode of The Ecommerce Braintrust podcast hosted by Acadia’s Head of Retail Marketplaces Services Julie Spear.

Today we’re joined by Senior Retail Marketplaces Account & Operations Specialist Tamara Vukovic to discuss the impact of the updated Amazon fees rolled out this year and how brands can navigate these changes effectively. 

With these fresh updates, this episode aims to decode the new fee structures and provide practical strategies for optimizing operations amid evolving landscapes.

Make sure you tune in to find out more!

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

In this episode, Julie and Tamara discuss:

Introduction of New Amazon Fees

• Reduced referral fees for apparel under $20.

• New size bands for small and large standard tiers; changes in FBA fees.

• Introduction of inbound placement fees.

• Introduction of low-level inventory fees and adjustments in storage fees.

• Introduction of return processing fees.

 

Impact on Sellers

• Apparel sellers benefited from reduced referral fees.

• Adjusting to new FBA fee structures based on updated size tiers.

• Operational and inventory management shifts due to inbound placement and low-level inventory fees.

 

Overblown Concerns

• Impact on operationally efficient vs. inefficient sellers.

• Adjustments to prep, removal, and disposal fee changes with minimal disruptions for optimized operations.

 

Incentivization Through Fees

• Fees designed to encourage better operational decisions rather than just increasing costs.

• Emphasis on supply chain efficiency and optimal inventory management.

 

Advice for Brands

• Importance of inventory management and planning.

• Utilizing Amazon's tools and data for product improvement and efficiency.

• Regular auditing of supply chain processes, internal logistics, and operational strategies.

• Proactive adaptation to ongoing and future changes in Amazon's fee structures.