Amazon continues to evolve rapidly, with changes to the search algorithm, content formats, and compliance requirements constantly changing how brands succeed on the platform. As we move into 2026, sellers must adapt to a more advanced, AI-driven marketplace where traditional tactics and set it and forget it type management are no longer sufficient. This post covers the key Amazon trends to watch in 2026, based on insights from Goat Consulting account managers who actively manage seller accounts every day. Their perspectives reflect real world experience across a wide range of categories and provide practical guidance on what brands should prioritize to remain competitive in 2026 and beyond. Check out what our account managers have to say below. 

As 2024 comes to an end, we are looking towards next year and have compiled a from industry experts for tips and best practices for Amazon sellers in 2025. Every year Amazon continues to change in order to provide the best experience for Amazon customers. As sellers, it is important to be on top of these changes in order to be on top of how to best reach customers. These predictions, tips, and best practices cover a wide range of topics from risk mitigation, marketing, advertising, merchandising, promotions, research, and fulfillment. Tell us if any of these topics resonate with you or if you want to have the Goat Consulting team help you get ahead in 2025 and beyond.

Amazon has announced a new and improved FBA capacity management system to help sellers manage their Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) inventory. The new capacity manager is designed to give sellers greater capacity limits, more control, and visibility over their inventory and supply chain. The easiest way to keep sales consistent is by consistently being in stock. Not only will it drive more sales but it will also make it easier to plan your cash flow in the future. Lastly, by managing your inventory correctly you will save money by not overpaying for storage fees.

There are some exciting updates around the Amazon Remote Fulfillment with FBA Auto Enrollment in NARF (North America Remote Fulfillment) program. Before we get into the details, you might be wondering, “What is Amazon Remote Fulfillment?” Amazon Remote Fulfillment is a Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service that is an option for Amazon sellers to create offers on Amazon Canada and Amazon Mexico using their Amazon US FBA inventory. This program is a simple way to reach Amazon customers across North America without requiring to have a physical presence and inventory warehoused in each country.

Learning how to sell on Amazon Canada provides great opportunities for small businesses to grow their sales and increase customer awareness of their products in different markets. New programs like FBA Export offer US sellers the ability to reach international customers at no additional cost. Beyond FBA Export, Amazon offers other options for US sellers looking to increase sales in Canada and Mexico. US sellers looking to increase sales in North America can fulfill orders from Canada by using remote fulfillment with FBA, merchant fulfillment, or by expanding their operations into Canada and storing inventory there.