Overview

Amazon has launched the Target Inventory for Peak Success (TIPS) program, an invite‑only effort that runs from October 1 to December 31 2025 in the U.S. marketplace. The initiative rewards high‑velocity sellers—those moving at least 100 units per week—with sizable cuts to storage and removal fees, provided they keep inventory inside Amazon‑suggested ranges. Sellers who qualify can lower seasonal costs that normally erode profit margins during the holiday rush.

Key Points

• Invite‑only participation — Only sellers who receive a confidential invitation can join, and the program details are protected under Amazon’s Business Solutions Agreement.
• High‑velocity product focus — Eligibility is limited to items that sell 100 + units each week, steering the benefits toward established, fast‑moving SKUs rather than new or slow‑selling listings.
• Monthly inventory targets — Enrolled sellers get a minimum and maximum stock recommendation for each qualified product, refreshed at the start of every month in the October‑December window.
• 25‑day compliance rule — To earn fee credits, a seller must keep each product’s inventory inside the prescribed band for at least 25 days within the calendar month.
• Retroactive fee credits — Storage and low‑inventory‑level fees are billed at the regular rate first; Amazon applies the discount as a credit during the fourth week of the following month.
• Removal‑fee discount window — Products that remain unsold 90‑120 days after delivery qualify for a 50 % reduction on removal fees, but the discount expires once the 120‑day mark is passed.

How the TIPS Program Works

1. Enrollment confirmation — The seller sends a brief email to tips‑[email protected] confirming interest. Example: A seller of seasonal décor emails the address and receives a welcome packet within 48 hours.
2. Monthly target receipt — At the beginning of each month, Amazon supplies a spreadsheet listing each eligible SKU together with a “low” and “high” inventory threshold. : For a bestselling LED string light, the target range might be 1,200 – 1,800 units for October.