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Fall is here and once again (as online merch salespeople) we get ready for the cooler days, the crisp nights of fall, and the spooky season which is fast approaching. Halloween is one of the best times to get our specialized items out to the masses as it’s one of the holidays that most embraces costumes and decorations. But what of the time right before it? The point between the solstices, the Autumn Equinox falls on September 21st, marking the end of the warmer months? What is spoken of and celebrated then? And how can we provide apparel and other merch to celebrate as well? Let’s take a look at various types of celebrations of this season and see what […]

The US gym, health and fitness market was estimated to be over $35 billion in value in 2021. Forecasts indicate that it’s expected to reach almost $36.6 billion this year. With so many people headed over to gyms to improve their physical health, what is the scope of the market on Amazon Merch on Demand? Is it a worthwhile niche to enter in terms of profitability? And if so, how should you position your merch to ensure you stand out from the crowd? Let’s explore the answers to these questions below. How big is the fitness niche on Amazon Merch on Demand? We used Merch Informer’s “Products Search” module to explore the best-sellers ranks (BSRs) of gym and fitness-related t-shirts […]

With many available categories to tap into as an Amazon Merch on Demand seller, choosing a profitable niche could be overwhelming. If you’ve read our previous posts, you’ll have noticed that we aim to make this process easier for you by dissecting different category niches. This time, our focus is on phone cases. Below, we’ll find out whether this market is profitable, what some top performers are doing to score sales, and how you can compete in the category. How big is the phone case market on Amazon Merch on Demand? The first step in our journey to category exploration is determining the market’s potential. This is a reliable indicator of whether or not the category is worth your time […]

There are 41.6 million African Americans living throughout the United States. This represents a large chunk of the total population at 12.4%. It is therefore a significant market that Amazon Merch on Demand sellers should not underestimate. To find out what sort of merch is mostly being sold to this group, and what the top sellers are doing right to reach this audience, take a look at our key findings below. How can you uncover the ethnicity of a buyer audience on Amazon? In order to uncover the ethnicity of a particular buyer audience on Amazon, a few defining features must be considered. These relate to popular holidays, needs and wants, as well as geography and psychographics. Popular holidays are […]

While names like Sailor Moon, Deku, Kuromi, Goku and Raichu might not ring any bells for you, chances are someone in your life could enthusiastically tell you the plotlines/backstories for at least one of these popular anime characters. Characterized by big sparkly eyes, tiny button noses and often big bright hair and/or adornments, the stereotypical anime style and all of the niches that have developed within it, have trended well beyond their Japanese origins and have become incredibly fashionable and profitable in the United States. And it’s not just adolescents who go crazy for the anime style! With hundreds of new anime series being produced a year that cover a long list of sub-genres, adults and youth alike have no […]

Every business owner is aware of the importance of competitor research. A subset of market research, studying your competition enables you to see what products they’re selling, at what price and volume, what features these products have, what their customers are saying, and more. In addition, competitor research enables you to see where your competitors’ strengths and weaknesses lie, as well as what strategies they’re using to get ahead. As a Merch by Amazon Seller, you need to think like an entrepreneur when creating your t-shirts. After all, this is a side business, but a business nonetheless. Gathering insights into what competitors are doing will help you improve your rankings and get more sales. One of the best tools you […]

Whatever your political views may be, one thing is certain: Politics is here to stay whether we like it or not. There will always be conflicting sides in the political discourse. While many people are happy to express their political opinions through t-shirts, it would be interesting to find out how political topics and figures fare on Merch by Amazon. This is especially the case with print-on-demand (POD) t-shirts. Let’s take a closer look. Are Politics Allowed On Merch By Amazon? Merch by Amazon has many rules and guidelines for the content and designs that can be printed and sold on the platform. For example, one such rule is that a Seller cannot sell trademarked names and words. Another example […]