Amazon Product Strategy: When to Launch New SKUs vs Scale Existing Ones

The Amazon Strategist Show

The Amazon Strategist Show
Amazon Product Strategy: When to Launch New SKUs vs Scale Existing Ones
Apr 03, 2026 Season 4 Episode 32
The Amazon Strategist Show

Most Amazon brands don’t fail.

They plateau.

In Part 2, John Cavendish sits down with Colin Plotica, Founder & CEO of Movement Retail, to break down why growth slows down and what brands must do to keep scaling.

From product launch cadence to identifying new opportunities, this episode dives into the real strategy behind sustained Amazon growth.

In this episode you’ll learn

• Why Amazon product catalogs eventually plateau 
 • When to focus on optimization vs launching new products
 • How top brands decide when to scale or expand
 • Why some brands need aggressive SKU launches
 • How to use keywords, competitors, and reviews to find new opportunities
 • The role of brand lifecycle in product strategy
 • What types of brands should invest in Amazon growth

Colin also shares a powerful take on AI:

Why real product photos and videos will outperform AI-generated content as the market becomes saturated with low-quality visuals.

Key Takeaway

You can’t scale forever on the same products.

At some point, growth requires new SKUs, new ideas, and better positioning.

Guest - Colin Plotica
Founder & CEO, Movement Retail

Movement Retail helps brands grow on Amazon through product strategy, development, and long-term partnerships.

If you're an Amazon seller trying to break past a plateau, this episode will help you understand when to optimize and when to expand.

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