Applications for the Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants fare now open with five grant packages up for grabs. Each package is worth more than $80,000 and includes a $20,000 cash grant, Amazon marketing support, AWS Activate credits, and exclusive access to mentors such as Amazon leadership and entrepreneur experts from Australia and HQ in Seattle; time… Read more »
Australian small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are optimistic about the ability to grow and innovate over the next 12 months, according to new research from Amazon Launchpad – Amazon.com.au’s program for Aussie startups and entrepreneurs. The Amazon Launchpad Innovation Report, commissioned by Amazon Australia, explores current sentiment amongst Australian SMB owners, how they evolved their… Read more »
When Amazon Australia’s newest venture, Amazon Launchpad, a new store for startups and entrepreneurs to sell innovative products to local customers launched earlier this month, the company threw a party in Sydney to welcome the retailers. Amazon Launchpad is essentially a store within the store, with retailers building custom product pages with the ability to… Read more »
Up to $1 in every $10 spend in retail in Australia now comes from online sales, with double-digit growth in the sector pushing total annual sales towards a $30 billion market. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released on April 2019 revealed that Australian shoppers spent $29.23 billion on online retail over the past year, which… Read more »
Lyre’s Co. co-founder and CEO Mark Livings. Photo: Supplied Lyre’s Co. distills non-alcoholic spirits that taste just like gin, whisky, rum and vermouth, among 13 different flavours. The startup launched this year and features in some of Australia’s best bars and restaurants. The brand will be in 15 countries by the end of the year.… Read more »
Sugar-free drinks brand Nexba has been a massive hit with consumers since its launch. The Nexba product range currently features more than 20 products, including flavoured sparkling waters, soft drinks, flavoured tonic waters, kombucha and probiotic drinks. Nexba is among 150 brands on Amazon Launchpad, the place to discover new and unique products from the… Read more »
Byron Bay-based Danny Clayton is a pioneer of the surf leggings trend. Her brand, Salt Gypsy, uses recycled fishing nets and plastic ocean waste to produce sustainable surfwear. Salt Gypsy clothing is Australian made and Clayton is one of the first brands to be part of the new Amazon Launchpad store for startup brands. … Read more »
Soda Shades was launched in 2018 by Australian influencer Stephanie Claire Smith and her boyfriend Josh Miller. The original premise for their solarised sunglasses was simple – affordable ($89), cool, with names like Florence, Marilyn and Olsen – and if you want a pair, you texted them. Now they’re finding new customers online via Amazon… Read more »
Vitaman is a range of Australian-made natural skin and haircare solutions for men. Founder Clare Castles likes to say her products are so natural, “they are practically edible”. The quality of the Vitaman range certainly impressed Socceroo Tim Cahill, who became the face of the company as its brand ambassador Vitaman is among 150 brands… Read more »
Amazon Launchpad, an online store for startup brands, launched in Australia today. The store has more than 150 brands and more than 3000 products available. It uses Amazon’s rapid local fulfilment network to solve some of the biggest challenges startup founders face. Amazon.com.au’s latest innovation for the Australian market, Amazon Launchpad, a new store for… Read more »
LA-based brand incubator Beach House Group has built the men’s skincare range Marlowe, using an online retail strategy. It’s part of the new Amazon Launchpad store in Australia. Co-founder Ido Leffler says they love reading the customer reviews and knowing how much the brands matter to people. The Beach House Group is the very… Read more »
Lyre’s Co. is an Australian startup that saw a major opportunity to cater to people who enjoy a flavoursome beverage but want to cut back on their alcohol consumption. Launched this year, it now makes 13 different non-alcoholic spirits that taste just like gin, whisky, rum and vermouth, among other flavours and by the end… Read more »
LA-based brand incubator Beach House Group built the men’s skincare range Marlowe, using an online retail strategy, concluding that reviews online were the best way to build brand loyalty. Their brands also include oral care, luggage, playhouse kits, and the children’s stationery brand Yoobi, which donates school supplies to kids in need with every purchase. Beach… Read more »
Byron Bay surfer and fashion designer Danny Clayton set out to do several things when she created the women’s surfwear brand Salt Gypsy. First up, the pioneer of the surf leggings’ trend wanted women to feel great and look good in her gear. Secondly, she wanted to leave the world a better place. Her sustainable… Read more »
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