Episode 308 – The Death of Arbitrage? Jasim Eisa Explores Big Shifts in the Market

In this episode of the Smartest Amazon Seller podcast, Scott Needham interviews Jasim Eisa, an experienced Amazon seller with $80 million in sales, about the evolving dynamics between major brands like Nike and Amazon. They discuss Nike's return to Amazon, the implications for arbitrage sellers, and the broader trend of brands shifting to a 1P (first-party) relationship with Amazon. Jasim shares insights on diversion tactics, the importance of supply chain management, and the impact of recent fee changes and tariffs on Amazon sellers. The conversation also touches on the shift towards brand direct selling, the challenges of managing returns through grade B marketplaces, and future investments in supply chain optimization and AI integration.