Read the Latest about Grey Market issues

Since we first started our blog in 2021, our vision has been to support readers with all the latest Grey Market information. Sensing that there is an overwhelming amount of news online to this complex issue that is not always clear or comprehensive, we launched Counter Diversion with the commitment to helping people understand and address Grey Market issues. Regardless of how large your company is, Counter Diversion is here to help you stay fully informed through updates and analyses from our unique Grey Market perspective. We are committed to helping you protect your Brand.

Are your Authorized Sellers controlling the Buy Box?

The Hidden Costs of Unauthorized Amazon Resellers (and How to Stop Them)

One of the most damaging realities of unauthorized Amazon resellers is their willingness to operate on razor-thin—or even non-existent—margins. Unlike your trusted retail partners, these sellers have no stake in your long-term brand positioning, channel strategy, or customer experience. Their only goal is to win the Buy Box, and they’ll often underprice everyone else to do it. It's never been more crucial control distribution and protect the brand.

Ryan Weller

Jun 35 min read

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Amazon Brand Protection: 5 Steps to Protect Your Brand & Dominate

5 strategies to protect your brand on Amazon. Essential tips for all brands to protect product values and brand health.

Ryan Erickson

Apr 22, 20249 min read

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Things to Consider & Where to Start - Addressing the Grey Market.

In the fast-paced world of commerce, maintaining control over the distribution of your brand's products is crucial for ensuring...

Art Fletcher

Nov 21, 20239 min read

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How to Stop unauthorized sellers on Amazon

Most Brands at one point or another arrive at the need to address unauthorized sellers on Amazon and eventually every marketplace...

Art Fletcher

May 31, 20222 min read

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Stay Informed

Counter Diversion has been writing about the importance of protecting product values and brand equity while battling the Grey Market as the retail landscape has become reliant on digital retail. Here are some key points from our blog posts on the subject:

1. Amazon, eBay, and other marketplaces have created a new retail landscape where brand equity is more important than ever before.

2. Brand health is essential to the success of any company, and Amazon, eBay and other Marketplaces have made it easier for consumers to find and sell Grey Market products.

3. Amazon and eBay are not the only online retailers who sell Grey Market products; many other online retailers do as well.

4. There are ways to protect your brand equity from the Grey Market, but it requires work, expertise and vigilance.

5. The best way to protect your brand equity is to be proactive and stay informed about the latest developments in the world of digital retail.

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