Journal
Notes from the trade
Sourcing, logistics and market intelligence — written for the buyers we work with, published for everyone.
18.07.2026 · 4 min read
One supplier, four categories: the economics of consolidation
Every additional supplier is a hidden invoice: onboarding, minimums, quality checks, freight. Consolidating fragrance, skincare, make-up and haircare into one partner is where B2B margin actually hides.
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05.07.2026 · 5 min read
Invoice hygiene, and why marketplaces decide on paperwork
Amazon does not audit your shelf, it audits your documents. What a supplier invoice has to prove, why EAN-level itemisation is the whole game, and how sloppy paperwork locks up capital.
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21.06.2026 · 4 min read
Live stock and the FBA calendar
An Amazon seller does not really buy products — they buy delivery dates. Why real-time availability is the only supplier promise that matters when your restock window is measured in days.
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09.06.2026 · 4 min read
Niche goes wholesale
Niche perfumery has outgrown the boutique corner: it is now the fastest-moving premium segment in the wholesale channel. How professional buyers test it without betting a season on it.
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