How to Build Shoppable Collections Using A+ Content on Amazon
Amazon's shoppable collections feature lets brand-registered sellers create interactive carousels of 5-10 product cards on detail pages using A+ Content, with six card types available for cross-selling and catalog promotion.
Overview
Amazon now offers sellers the ability to create shoppable collections through A+ Content, allowing brands to showcase multiple products in an interactive carousel format directly on product detail pages. This feature gives brand-registered sellers a powerful way to cross-sell and increase visibility for their catalog by grouping related products into visually engaging, clickable card-based displays.
Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know
- Brand Registry required — Your brand must be enrolled in Amazon Brand Registry to access A+ Content features, including shoppable collections.
- 5 to 10 cards per collection — Each collection requires a minimum of five cards and allows up to ten. Collections with fewer than five visible cards will be automatically hidden from detail pages.
- Six card types available — Sellers can choose from Hero Image, Hero Video, Best Sellers, Top Rated, Themed Collections, and Single Product card formats to build their carousel.
- Backup ASINs are essential — Most card types allow backup ASINs that automatically replace out-of-stock products, helping keep your collection visible.
- Inventory monitoring matters — Cards featuring out-of-stock products, including their backups, will be hidden. If too many cards disappear, the entire collection can be removed from view.
Card Types and How They Work
Shoppable collections support six distinct card types, each designed for a different merchandising strategy. Hero Image cards display product images with descriptive titles and link to your brand store or detail pages, and can be used up to three times per collection. Hero Video cards feature short 5-to-10-second product demonstrations with similar linking options and the same three-card limit. Best Sellers cards highlight two to four of your top-selling ASINs with up to four backup ASINs, but are limited to one card per collection. Top Rated cards work similarly, showcasing two to four products with high ratings (four-plus stars recommended), also limited to one per collection with up to four backup ASINs. cards group two to four related products by theme, can include up to four backup ASINs, and may be used up to three times. Finally, cards spotlight one featured product with up to two backup ASINs and can appear up to three times in a collection.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Shoppable collections give brand-registered sellers a new way to cross-sell products directly on detail pages, potentially increasing average order value and catalog visibility at the point of purchase.
Key Takeaways
- Brand Registry enrollment is required to access shoppable collections through A+ Content
- Collections need 5-10 cards and support six card types including Hero Image, Hero Video, Best Sellers, Top Rated, Themed Collections, and Single Product
- Backup ASINs are critical — out-of-stock products cause cards to hide, and dropping below 5 visible cards hides the entire collection
- Each card type has specific limits on how many times it can appear in a single collection
Recommended Actions
- →Audit your product catalog to identify at least 5 products with stable inventory that could form a cohesive shoppable collection
- →Set up backup ASINs for every card to prevent your collection from disappearing due to stockouts
- →Review your collection regularly to ensure all featured products remain in stock and cards display correctly
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