Operations & Profitability

Profitability & Margin

8 min

The 2P Model

The True Cost of Switching Amazon Operators (And Why 2P Structurally Doesn't Have One)

The real cost of switching Amazon operators — five hidden costs, real revenue-loss timelines, and why a 2P transition works differently than an agency swap.

8 min

The 2P Model

The 1P to 2P Migration: A CPG Brand's Playbook for Leaving Vendor Central

A CPG founder's playbook for migrating from Amazon Vendor Central (1P) to a 2P partnership. Six defined stages, real timelines, and why 2P beats the 3P scramble.

8 min

The 2P Model

When to Fire Your Amazon Agency: 10 Warning Signs

en quantifiable warning signs that your Amazon agency is underperforming. TACOS thresholds, ROAS degradation, chargeback recovery rates, and when to make the switch.

8 min

The 2P Model

Vendor Central vs. Seller Central vs. 2P: The 2026 Three-Way Decision

2026 guide comparing Vendor Central (1P), Seller Central (3P), and 2P for CPG brands. Decision matrix, real economics, and the third option most brands miss.

8 min

The 2P Model

How to Choose a 2P Amazon Partner: A CPG Brand's 2026 Selection Guide

Your 2026 guide to choosing a 2P Amazon partner for CPG brands: 15 essential questions, 5 red flags to avoid, and key proof points that distinguish true partners from mere agencies.

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7 min

The 2P Model

July Wrap: What the Last 30 Days Told Us About the Second Half of 2026

A month of pattern recognition — and what it tells us about the next six months.

Advertising analytics dashboard on a monitor

8 min

The 2P Model

Why Your Amazon Advertising ROAS Is Lying to You

Your Amazon Ads dashboard is structurally overstating the incremental value of your retail media spend. Here are the five specific ways ROAS lies — and what to do about each.

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7 min

The 2P Model

The Margin Squeeze Is Real. Here's What Smart CPG Brands Are Doing About It.

Margin compression in CPG is structural, not temporary. Here's what smart brands are doing about it — SKU rationalization, price architecture, promotional discipline, channel honesty, and operations efficiency.

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6 min

The 2P Model

Half-Year Reckoning: The 3 Numbers Every CPG Operator Should Stress-Test in July

The first week of July is the most useful week of the year to look at your business honestly. Three stress tests reveal whether your CPG brand is actually growing — or just appearing to.

Ecommerce brand management dashboard on a laptop

8 min

The 2P Model

Amazon Brand Protection: The CFO's Guide to Channel Cleanup

Brand protection on Amazon isn't an operational nuisance to cost-control — it's a financial discipline that protects the unit economics of your largest sales channel. Here's how CFOs should frame the investment.

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