Overview

Alex Schneidmiller transformed a small second‑hand clothing venture into a full‑service logistics platform that now helps Amazon merchants sell across Europe and on non‑Amazon channels. By aligning inventory, localization, and customs handling, sellers can tap new revenue streams while keeping costs in check. The model is especially relevant for sellers looking to break out of Amazon’s home marketplace.

Key Points

• Cross‑border revenue lift — Adding a single additional European marketplace, such as France or the United Kingdom, often generates double‑digit percentage growth within the first half‑year.
• Centralized fulfillment cost cut — Consolidating stock in one hub and distributing to Amazon, eBay, and brick‑and‑mortar stores can trim duplicate storage fees by roughly 30 %.
• Localized listings boost clicks — Translating titles, bullet points, and images for each market typically raises click‑through rates by at least 15 %.
• Automated duties and VAT reduce delays — Partnering with a fulfillment provider that calculates import taxes and VAT at entry eliminates manual paperwork and speeds delivery by about two days on average.
• Real‑time inventory reallocation prevents waste — Using live sales analytics to move stock from slow‑moving regions to high‑demand markets avoids stock‑outs and lowers excess holding costs.
• Physical‑store fulfillment expands reach — Supplying retail locations from the same fulfillment center adds an offline channel without the need for separate warehousing.

How International and Off‑Amazon Sales Work

1. Market feasibility analysis — Sellers examine historic sales, competitor density, and purchasing power in target countries; for example, a baby‑clothing brand discovered that German shoppers spend 20 % more per order than Austrian customers, prompting a launch in Germany.
2. Listing localization — Product titles, descriptions, and imagery are adapted to local language and cultural expectations; a U.S. kitchen‑gadget vendor added German‑language bullet points and highlighted “spülmaschinenfest” to meet German consumer standards.