Is a second marketplace worth it when Amazon is going well?
Precisely then. A working Amazon business proves that the product, the price and the images hold up — that is the groundwork that makes a second channel fast. If Amazon is going badly, a second channel does not solve the problem, it doubles it. We will tell you in the first call which of the two you are in.
Do I need a separate catalogue for each marketplace?
No. As a rule the same catalogue works across several channels. What does make sense is a selection per channel: what sells on Amazon through price often does not work on Otto, and products that need explaining do markedly better on specialist marketplaces. We make that selection together, before a single listing exists.
Otto or Kaufland — where do I start?
Kaufland has the lower commission (7–12 % against 10–15 %), the faster start and strong growth. Otto is exclusive to DACH companies, caps the number of sellers per category and brings a more quality-conscious clientele — but access takes more work. Rule of thumb: price-driven ranges to Kaufland first, premium and brand products to Otto first.
Do we need our own VAT number abroad?
That depends on whether goods are stored in the target country — not on whether you sell there. Shipping from Germany with no warehouse abroad usually runs through the EU’s OSS scheme; as soon as Amazon stores your goods abroad, it looks different. We tell you before the launch what applies in your case and agree it with your tax adviser. This is explicitly not tax advice.
How many channels can you launch at once?
Technically several, recommended one. A launch takes attention on your side too — stock, price approvals, compliance queries. Three simultaneous launches produce the same mistakes three times instead of learning them once. The exception is further Amazon countries: they run on the same account and can start as a bundle.
What does it cost, and how long am I tied in?
Cancellable monthly, with no minimum term — that applies to every channel. The price depends on the scope: how many channels, how many items, whether advertising is part of it. You get a reliable figure in the free initial call, after we have seen your catalogue, and not before.