BWG Connect Blog

As digital transformation accelerates rapidly, organizations have pivoted into a cloud-native environment to attain the scale and speed needed to meet customer demands. One transition strategy increasing in popularity is the hybrid application space, where workloads function between on-premises and cloud infrastructures. This dynamic requires integrating various technologies, including legacy applications, microservices, and containers, creating silos that must be consolidated with the infrastructure. 

As Q4 approaches, retailers are preparing for the most lucrative holidays of the year. With sales escalating, brands must anticipate and manage considerable demand. Effective Q4 planning occurs on both DTC and marketplace channels, aligning internal teams to strategize and consolidate initiatives. Preparations are comprehensive and include managing catalogs, merchandising, inventory, advertising, and marketing.

As retail prices surge, customers are restructuring their budgets to align with shifting priorities. With so many product subscriptions accumulated during the pandemic, users are canceling ones that no longer meet their needs. Consequently, brands are competing to maintain relevance in the market. So what trends and patterns can you observe in the subscription space, and how can you leverage them to retain customers?

Amazon’s complex terms, conditions, and fines have hindered brands’ financial clarity, and the consistent influx of Vendor Central chargebacks and shortages compromises account profitability. While many sellers believe they have low chargeback and shortage rates, they often lack the appropriate data to identify and report errors and claim refunds. Moreover, there is a significant disconnect between Vendor Central finance and Amazon Direct teams, as neither party communicates about financial discrepancies and the associated dispute opportunities.