Amazon FBA acquirers: Strategies, success stories, and a who’s who

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Amazon FBA acquirers are having a profitable moment

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) has opened new doors for Amazon sellers who otherwise wouldn’t be able to store and ship their own products. But lately, the surge of interest and activity around FBA is coming from a different source: Amazon FBA acquirers, or roll-ups.

These are companies that buy FBA businesses and fix them up for a profit. It’s the e-commerce equivalent of flipping a house — and it’s a hot market. Over the past year, big-ticket Amazon roll-ups like Thrasio, Heyday, Cap Hill Brands, and Perch have received billions of dollars in financing from institutional investors to grow their portfolio of FBA businesses.

If you’re want to understand how Amazon roll-ups work and who the major (and emerging) players are, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in.

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PickFu Mother’s Day poll: Your favorite dishes, cooked by Mom

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Mother and daughter cooking in the kitchen

There are some dishes only Mom can make. Sure, other people can cook them. You can too, and maybe you’ve tried. But somehow, your mom’s version has always been superior.

In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked 100 people across the U.S. to tell us the one dish their mom makes (or made) better than anyone.

The question yielded a melting pot of responses, brimming with comfort food and memories of the moms — and mother figures — in people’s lives. We sliced and diced the data to bring you these findings.

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How one tiny detail tilted this book cover poll in favor of the winner

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An image showing two book covers and saying "Which One Won?"

When it comes to book cover design, it might seem like only the major details matter. But as one author discovered in this PickFu poll, the most minute details can sometimes make the biggest difference.

The author asked 50 LBGT+ respondents which of two cover designs they would choose for a book titled, Sheltered Town. Both covers feature one woman embracing another. The only difference is that in Option A, the blonde woman’s head is tilted downward. In Option B, she’s facing the camera head-on.

Can you guess which one won?

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Walmart and dropshipping: Everything you need to know

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Walmart and dropshipping: e-commerce warehouse filled with product boxes and packages

With a 79% growth in e-commerce sales last year, Walmart Marketplace — the world’s second-largest online marketplace — is closing in on No. 1 Amazon. This leaves dropshipping professionals and e-commerce suppliers wondering, “How can we get in on the action, too?” 

If you want to dropship with Walmart, you need to learn the rules. With all the policy changes and new programs, it’s hard to keep track of what’s allowed and what isn’t, never mind what some less-than-trustworthy sources tell you. 

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Juggling the elements of a good e-commerce product photo

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Which One Won: product image for juggling set

Scrolling through e-commerce product photos is the online version of window shopping, so it’s important to make them as enticing as possible. After all, before you land a satisfied customer, you first need an interested shopper.

In this PickFu poll, the seller wanted to know which photo of a juggling set best demonstrates what’s included in the purchase or, more to the point — which one will get more clicks.

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How to write a book title that will sell

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How to write a book title

Here’s a secret many writers don’t know before they get published: your book title might change after you sign a contract with a publisher. Depending on the publisher, you may or may not have a say in the final title. So don’t get attached to the working title!

That flowery, literary title you adore might get changed if your publisher’s marketing team doesn’t think it’ll sell the book. And if you’re self-publishing, you might think you can keep whatever title you love. But remember: your title has one job — to get people to read the book.

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Which One Won? Choosing a book cover that leads to adventure

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A cover image that says "Which One Won" and has two options, orange "A" and blue "B," with two different cover images inside.

Is there a secret to creating a book cover that attracts both well-worn travelers and those who love the occasional adventure?

This Ranked poll asked 50 frequent and occasional travelers to choose the cover they found most appealing for a book about finding greater meaning in travel. The title of the book is Hidden Travel: The Secret to Extraordinary Trips.

Options A and D are scene-based covers. Options B and C feature a black background and a tunnel leading to adventure.

Can you guess which one won?

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The only mobile app testing checklist you need

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mobile app testing checklist

Getting users to download your app is not as simple as “If you build it, they will come.” Even if they do, that’s still only half the battle. Research shows almost 25% of users abandon mobile apps after a single use. Why? Technical flaws.

Unfortunately, crashes and freezes are common. Even more unfortunately, customers ditch apps that don’t perform properly and disregard the user experience, which is why it’s crucial to test apps thoroughly. However, some businesses still skip this critical step in mobile app development.

If you want a piece of the $143 billion app pie, let this mobile app testing checklist be your guide.

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