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2020 Christmas Trends by Etsy

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The popular e-commerce marketplace Etsy prepared their latest list of top trends of this year where you can find inspiration for great products for your own store.

While many things about this Christmas season may feel different and new, one thing hasn’t changed: the festive spirit is strong. Searches on Etsy for seasonal decor and gifts have been on the rise for months, as people turn to early decorating and gift shopping as a source of joy. They’re looking to you for the special items that make their homes feel cosy and warm, and for the gifts that are meaningful even when sent from afar. Read on to discover the trends we’re seeing as the season heats up, and find fresh product ideas sure to spread Christmas cheer. 

Long-distance gifting

With less travel anticipated this Christmas season, many people are planning to send their loved ones gifts rather than give them presents in person. According to a recent Etsy buyer survey, 7 in 10 Etsy buyers plan to buy a gift online and send directly to the recipient this Christmas*. Help buyers keep their gifting traditions feeling special by offering personalised notes, gift wrapping, and gift messages. Christmas cards will play an important role here too. 

Care packages

Thoughtful gift sets have been growing in popularity since the spring, and support the larger move toward gifting from afar. “Care” was a top search term in September. Consider batching several small items together into collections, or if you’re already selling care packages, give yours a Christmas spin with seasonal products and festive packaging.

Personalised items

Always a hit on Etsy, personalisation is a sure way to add a special “thinking of you” touch to any gift. And that’s even more appealing to shoppers sending gifts long distance. Popular personalised gifts include affordable accessories like small leather goods and custom keychains, everyday initial or name necklaces, and personalised portraits, name puzzles, and signs. Personalisation is key to several Christmas bestsellers, such as stockings and matching family pyjamas.

Keeping cosy outdoors

As temperatures dip, and people look to continue responsibly socialising outside, they’re shopping for items that keep them toasty, from fire pits to blanket scarves. Offer treats that make chilly nights more palatable, like twinkling lanterns and scrumptious s’mores sets.

Jumper weather

Cooler temps have shoppers seeking out warm staples in plush fabrics. We’re seeing jumper and hoodie searches ramp up, along with interest in winter accessories like knit hats and gloves. Key jumper styles include cardigans, turtlenecks, and pieces designed for layering. Consider freshening up the fleece trend with patchwork pockets or colourful contrast piping. And if you design accessories, explore offering face-covering elements.

Bringing nature inside

As temperatures drop in the Northern hemisphere, shoppers are looking for ways to bring soothing outdoor elements into their homes with indoor herb gardens, house plants, botanical accents, and festive greenery. Offer shoppers long-lasting alternatives to fresh blooms with on-trend dried flowers and pampas grass varieties, or floral craft kits incorporating faux or pressed flowers.

Giving thanks

We expect gratitude to be an ongoing theme this season even beyond Thanksgiving. If you sell home decor, casual tees, or paper goods, explore tying in messages around thankfulness, and spreading kindness and good will, into your products. Rainbows have also become a mood-lifting motif representing community solidarity. Consider the hardworking heroes who’ve earned recognition like teachers, healthcare providers, and essential workers.

Cosy comforts

As people begin spending more time indoors, they’re on the hunt for activities to keep busy at home. Puzzles and games offer hours of fun, while calming crafts like knitting and crochet soothe the mind. Searches for yarn and kits are picking up as people shop for hobby crafting and gift making. And the seasonal focus on cooking and baking makes this a great time to offer tools that will appeal to home chefs (including kids). Cutting boards, aprons, and table linens make practical and coveted Christmas gifts.

Feeling festive

As less Christmas travel brings even greater focus on the home, shoppers are sprucing up their spaces with all the classics: stockings, ornaments, candles, and cheerful door mats are all seasonal bestsellers. Consider how you can offer a fresh take on these Christmas hits with a creative twist, like candles in interesting sculptural shapes, or advent calendars with a DIY element or family pet in mind.

2020 references

We’re seeing interest in Christmas-themed accents that acknowledge what a difficult year it’s been, and incorporate things that have become synonymous with 2020, like face masks, or staying safe at home. Shoppers are looking for Christmas decor that marks this moment in time, whether serious or humorous in tone.

Handcrafted details

Practical clothing is getting a creative spin with styles incorporating artistic quilting and patchwork. Taking off on social media, this trend offers an opportunity for talented quilters to shine, and a beautiful way to repurpose existing fabrics. Imagination and self expression are key here, so anything goes, including asymmetrical designs. Popular searches include “patchwork jeans” and “quilted jacket”.

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Aged FBA inventory will be getting automatically removed

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As third party sellers gear up for the approaching holiday season, Amazon has recently announced a crucial update that warrants the attention of all sellers utilizing its fulfillment centers. This announcement concerns the management of aging inventory and aims to optimize space within the centers to accommodate the surge in demand during the holiday period. In this article I will be addressing this change and explaining how it impacts your business.

Commencing September 15, 2023, Amazon is implementing a new policy pertaining to aging inventory. The core aspect of this policy involves the potential removal of aging inventory from Amazon’s fulfillment centers, unless sellers choose to opt out of this process.

In this context, aging inventory refers to units that have been stored within an Amazon fulfillment center for a duration exceeding 365 days. To mitigate the accumulation of aging stock and to make room for new incoming products, Amazon has decided to introduce an automated process for the removal of such inventory.

While the notion of automated inventory removal might raise questions, it’s imperative to acknowledge the potential advantages this policy could bring to your business:

  1. Aged Inventory Surcharge Reduction: Sellers are subject to charges for housing aging inventory for prolonged periods. Allowing for automated removal could potentially save sellers from incurring these surcharges, thereby leading to cost efficiency.
  2. Enhanced Inventory Performance Index (IPI) Score: By actively participating in the automated removal process for aging inventory, sellers have the opportunity to enhance their IPI score. This metric reflects the efficiency of your inventory management and can influence factors such as search result placement and overall visibility.

Under the new policy, you will have the following choices:

  1. Returning Aging Inventory: Should you wish to retain your aging inventory, the process entails providing a valid return address through the Automated Fulfillable Inventory settings. This way, Amazon will return your aging units to you, preventing their removal from the fulfillment centers.
  2. Recycling, Donation, or Removal: Failing to provide a valid return address prompts Amazon to take further steps, which might involve recycling, donating, or outright removal of the aging inventory to optimize storage space.
  3. Opting Out of Automated Removal: If you prefer to maintain full control over your inventory and prevent automated removal, the “Disabled” option within the settings allows you to opt out of this process.

It’s paramount to note that once automated removals are initiated, they cannot be reversed. This underscores the significance of making a well-informed decision in accordance with your business strategy.

For sellers currently possessing aging inventory and yet to modify their removal settings, Amazon will notify you through email and Seller Central regarding impending automatic removals. Staying vigilant and proactive will be key during this transitional period.

For adjusting your settings and making informed decisions, navigate to “Automated Fulfillable Inventory settings.” To monitor aging inventory status and overall health, access “Manage Inventory Health.”

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Migration of Responsible Person dashboard on Amazon starts August 23

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Starting from August 23, 2023, Amazon is making a change that’s going to merge the Responsible Person dashboard with the Manage Your Compliance dashboard. I’m here to break it down and explain what this means for third party sellers.

During migration, your list of ASINs from the Responsible Person dashboard will be automatically added to the Manage Your Compliance dashboard, along with their compliance status: Completed, No longer requested, or Not submitted.

The Responsible Person dashboard will then be closed down, and any new Responsible Person submissions must be made on the Manage Your Compliance dashboard.

It is recommend that for all your ASINs that appear as “past due” on the Responsible Person dashboard, you add your Responsible Person information as soon as possible prior to the migration on 23. August.

Doing so will help to ensure the information is validated before the transition and automatically transferred to the Manage Your Compliance dashboard. You can also choose to do this for ASINs that appear with a due date of September 30, 2024, to ensure that you are compliant in advance.

As part of the migration, the Amazon Responsible Person service has been paused for new subscribers.

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How to reactivate your removed EEE listings on Amazon.de

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If you’re an Amazon seller on Amazon.de, you might have recently come across an important announcement that could impact your listings. As of 1 July 2023, Amazon.de has deactivated all listings that are non-compliant with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements for waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). But don’t worry – we’re here to provide you with all the information you need to navigate these changes and reinstate your listings.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a crucial aspect of waste management, designed to shift the responsibility of managing waste from electrical and electronic equipment back to the producers. If you’re a producer selling on Amazon.de, there are specific steps you need to take to ensure compliance:

  1. Registration and Collection System: If you’re a producer with a branch in Germany, you must register with stiftung ear for each brand and type of equipment combination you’re selling. Additionally, setting up a collection system for your WEEE is mandatory.
  2. Authorized Representative: For producers without a branch in Germany, appointing an authorized representative from stiftung ear’s list of admitted representatives is necessary.
  3. Compliance Solutions: Amazon offers solutions for producers to achieve compliance. You can choose from EPR Services on Amazon or the EPR Service provider network.
  4. Supplier Information: If you’re not a producer, you need to request WEEE-Reg.-Nrs. (WEEE registration numbers) from your upstream supplier for each brand and type of equipment combination you’re selling.

To reactivate your listings and prove your compliance with EPR requirements, follow these steps:

  1. Register Brands and WEEE-Reg.-Nrs.: Register your brands and submit your WEEE-Reg.-Nrs. for each brand and equipment combination on the Seller Central Compliance Portal. Ensure you do this only after the registration numbers are visible on the Stiftung ear portal.
  2. Non-Producer Declaration: If you’re not a producer, indicate this by checking the appropriate box when submitting the relevant WEEE-Reg.-Nrs. on the Compliance Portal.

Once you’ve completed the necessary compliance steps, you should be able to reactivate your electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) listings on Amazon.de. It’s important to make sure all your brand and type of equipment combinations are covered and registered.

If proving compliance poses challenges for your products, leading to listing deactivation, follow these steps:

  1. Contact Support: If you believe your products are exempt from these regulations, get in touch with Selling Partner Support.
  2. Further Information: For comprehensive information, refer to the EPR requirements: WEEE in Germany help page, the guide and video provided by Amazon, and Stiftung ear’s informative videos available in both German and English.

As an Amazon seller on Amazon.de, understanding and adhering to EPR requirements for waste from electrical and electronic equipment is paramount. Compliance not only ensures your listings remain active but also contributes to responsible waste management. By following the outlined steps and utilizing the provided resources, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate these changes and continue your successful journey as an Amazon seller.

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To stay in touch, feel free to join and post into my large Amazon Seller Performance – Friendly Advice – Worldwide Facebook group, where you will be very welcome.

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