What Is the Amazon Retail Program—and Should You Apply?
The “Amazon Retail Program” is one of those phrases that gets tossed around in DTC brand meetings and LinkedIn posts — usually with a mix of excitement, confusion, and a little bit of fear. Is it Vendor Central? A special partnership? A shortcut to exposure? If you’re wondering what it actually is, how it differs […]
Amazon Seller Account Settings You Should Double Check Right Now
Whether you’re new to Seller Central or have been selling for years, your account settings are one of the most overlooked sources of issues. We’ve seen brands struggle with suppressed listings, blocked shipping regions, inaccurate tax handling, or missed disbursements — all because of settings that were wrong, outdated, or never touched in the first […]
Why Does Amazon Ship in Such Big Boxes? Explained.
You’ve seen it before — maybe even yesterday. You open your front door and there it is: a box the size of a microwave. You slice it open, push aside the air pillows, and at the bottom? A single phone charger, or a pair of socks. So why does Amazon ship such small items in […]
What Are Amazon’s FBA Removal Fees—and How Can You Avoid Them?
What Are Amazon’s FBA Removal Fees—and How Can You Avoid Them? If you’ve ever pulled unsold inventory from Amazon’s warehouses, you’ve probably seen a charge labeled “FBA Removal Fee” on your statement. And if you weren’t expecting it, the cost can feel like a surprise tax on your business. These fees are real. They add […]
San Diego Brands: Stop Letting Generic Amazon Agencies Burn Your Ad Budget
If you’ve hired an Amazon ad agency before, you already know how this usually goes. You sit through a polished sales pitch.They promise better ACOS, better ROAS, better growth.You sign the contract.And within a few months, you’re staring at reports filled with “impressions,” “click volume,” and not much else — except a shrinking profit margin. […]
What Is a Default Bid on Amazon Ads — and Should You Change It?
Most sellers don’t think twice about their default bid on Amazon. It’s that field you fill in when setting up a campaign — and then usually forget about. But here’s the truth: that one number quietly controls how aggressive your ads are, how much you’re spending, and whether your campaign ever even gets off the […]
Step-by-Step: How to Sign Up for an Individual Seller Account on Amazon
If you’re thinking about selling on Amazon but not ready to commit to a full storefront or subscription, the Individual Seller Account is the best place to start. It’s free to open, easy to set up, and ideal if you’re testing the waters or just selling occasionally. That said, Amazon doesn’t always make the process […]
The Amazon Listing Mistakes We See Every Week
Every week at Space Command, we audit dozens of Amazon listings across industries — pet products, supplements, food, you name it. And whether it’s a million-dollar brand or a first-time seller, the same mistakes keep showing up. They’re not always obvious. Most listings look fine at a glance. But under the surface? Missed conversions. Poor […]
Amazon’s 2018 Strategy vs. 2025: What Sellers Can Learn from the Evolution
Amazon’s business strategy in 2018 focused on growth at scale — aggressive expansion of private label products, lightning-speed Prime delivery rollouts, and a sharp push into ad monetization. Fast-forward to 2025, and the landscape has evolved dramatically. For sellers who’ve been on the platform since then (or those studying Amazon’s past to prepare for its […]
How to Edit Your Amazon Listing Without Tanking Your Rankings
Editing an Amazon listing can feel like defusing a bomb — one wrong move and your hard-earned rankings disappear. Whether you’re adjusting keywords, swapping out images, or updating bullet points, it’s not just about what you change — it’s how you change it. Here’s how to safely update your Amazon listing without triggering indexing issues, […]