October 2025
October and the start of Q4 2025 brings even more anticipation than usual for the busiest shopping season of the year. Many eCommerce businesses are gearing up for that increase in holiday traffic, curating end-of-year campaigns, and establishing opportunities to connect with new and returning customers.
At the same time, almost all businesses are having to split focus to navigate uncertainties shaped by shifting US tariffs and policies plus evolving global trade dynamics.
Despite these challenges, resilience and adaptability remain at the core of success—brands are finding creative ways to optimize operations, protect margins, and keep delivering value to shoppers during this crucial quarter.
Read on to find out what Carbon6 is delivering to help support everyone from sellers to vendors this month!
Community & Resources
New Vendor White Paper: Mastering Amazon Annual Vendor Negotiations
Our latest vendor white paper is now live! Launching today, Mastering Amazon Annual Vendor Negotiations is a strategic guide to help vendors come out of AVNs gaining ground and maintaining their partnership with Amazon.
Written in collaboration with Andrew Hamada (Co-Founder & CEO, Reason Automation), this white paper will help vendors discover how to:
- Deconstruct Amazon’s Playbook: Understand their negotiation tactics and identify key leverage points.
- Conquer the “Silent Killer”: Transform operational deductions and chargebacks from a vulnerability into a data-backed strength.
- Shift to a Proactive Stance: Move beyond reactive responses and turn the AVN into a strategic opportunity for growth.
- Defend Margins: Learn tactical frameworks to secure more favorable terms and strengthen the partnership with Amazon.
- Leverage Data as a Superpower: Use compelling data narratives to prove value and operational excellence.
Ready to dive in? Download the whitepaper below!
New Carbon6 Blog Launched
Did you notice our blog has a fresh new update? This latest enhancement has streamlined the design while making it easier to browse articles related to a specific topic.
Check out the new look Carbon Current for all the latest news and articles on everything eCommerce, from Amazon seller news to supplier updates.
