In the fast-paced world of global commerce, it’s essential for beauty brands to take proactive measures to protect their reputation and ensure that their products are sold in authorized channels. To achieve this, it’s critical that businesses have well-defined and detailed contracts with their international and domestic partners, outlining specific terms and conditions for sales and distribution.

One aspect to consider is where your distributors and retailers are authorized to sell your products. Do their contracts allow them to sell on marketplaces like Amazon, and are there any restrictions on territories or regions? Without these details spelled out in your contract, dealing with unauthorized resellers or branching out into new Amazon marketplaces can be a challenging and complicated process.

Another key consideration is having a clear understanding of the consequences for violating the terms of the contract. By detailing the repercussions of non-compliance, you can ensure that your partners are held accountable for their actions, and any potential damages can be addressed quickly and efficiently.

At Market Defense, we highly recommend that our clients require their partners to produce a monthly sell-through report. This report helps track and monitor their sales performance, as well as identify potential reseller issues. If a partner is not willing to provide these reports, it’s essential to reassess the partnership and investigate whether there may be a reseller issue that could be affecting your brand‘s performance.

By being proactive and establishing clear guidelines and requirements in your contracts with partners, you can avoid messy situations and ensure that your brand is represented correctly on Amazon. Trust us to help you navigate these complex issues and protect your brand‘s reputation and sales.