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As an Amazon Merch on Demand seller, you should always be on the lookout for trending niches to create your merch designs in. Sometimes, opportunity-rich markets are easy to predict, like Valentine’s Day and Christmas. Other times, they’re related to politics or wave-creating events. One such niche that has taken different shapes and forms in recent years is feminism. In the following sections, we’ll explore how the topic has influenced Amazon merch sales historically, and how it fares today. The fluctuations of a sensitive niche The feminist movement started in 1848, when the first official Women’s Rights Convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. Since then, the topic has evolved and gained popularity on a global scale. It tackles […]

There is an old adage that I heard when I was very young and thought it could not be true. As an adult, it does seem to hold water. I’m of course talking about the claim that “there are only two things for certain: death, and taxes”. While we try not to dwell on either, only one of these thing most of us have to face every April. Right on time, the stress of what to do and when in terms of taxes seems to be a national experience (again, for most) and this frustration sometimes comes out in creative ways. We’re discussing today shirt merchandising that laughs at, commiserates with, and shares in the collective scream we all wish […]

St. Patrick’s day, St. Paddy’s day, St. Patty’s day – whichever way you say or use it, it all boils down to the same thing. A celebration of Irish heritage and culture expressed through festivities and parades. It is best symbolized through green apparel with shamrocks, leprechauns and golden pouches. Typically celebrated on March 17 each year, this is a holiday no merch seller wants to miss. Below we’ve prepared all the insights you need to create and optimize your listings. Ready to find out? Read on. How big is St. Patrick’s niche on Amazon Merch on Demand? One thing that is consistent with this holiday niche is the name of the seed keyword “St. Patrick’s”. To study it in […]

Niching down on Amazon Merch on Demand is the best way to build on your experience,  magnify your exposure, and multiply your earnings. It’s precisely the strategy that places you one step ahead of others in the print-on-demand merch market. And although you may have spotted some profitable niches to sell in last year, Amazon is a dynamic and constantly evolving platform. To secure the profits you’re after in Q1 of 2023, you’ll need all the insights you can get your hands on. Luckily, we’ve got plenty to offer in the sections below. Let’s go over last year’s trending niches in Q1 and see what will sell like hotcakes during this year’s first quarter. Top niche trends in Q1 of […]

T-shirts are a fashion staple and they’re here to stay. This is why most sellers on Amazon Merch on Demand are continuously looking to find the “right” niche for greater levels of profitability. But is there a “right” niche? And coming into the first quarter of 2023, what can you expect and what do you need to know in order to succeed in this competitive marketplace? We look at both the past and present with regard to t-shirts on Amazon and let you decide for yourself. What were the most popular niches in Q1 of 2022? Quarter one of last year was characterized by a plethora of niches. In fact, the range of niches was so broad that we cannot […]

If we do a quick Google search, the words “cat” and “cats” bring us over six billion search results. That’s nearly as many people as the total population of the world. We’ve all watched cat videos, images, and memes of funny and adorable cats. And the love for them is strong. But does this love for cats generate as much interest on the Amazon Merch on Demand platform? And if so, which category of merch is raking in the big bucks? In this post, we explore the market size, best-selling practices, and most profitable merchants. Read on to find out more. How big is the market for cat-themed merch? A quick search query for the keyword “cat” on Merch Informer’s […]

As one of the most popular eCommerce platforms in the world, Amazon’s shopping patterns and user behaviour are dramatically influenced by world events. While some events may be upcoming concerts, rising actors or popular television series, others are related to war and political disputes. Since the 24th of February, 2022, Amazon Merch on Demand has witnessed the formation of a whole new niche – the Russia-Ukraine war. In the following sections, we explore what has changed in terms of buyer demand, merch designs and listing optimization 1 year later. The formation of a new niche To detect any patterns of the war’s influence on Amazon Merch on Demand, we utilized Merch Informer and its powerful tools. Via features like Keyword […]