Selling t-shirts on Amazon has unique challenges, particularly for newbie sellers still finding their feet in this ultra-competitive market space. ONDC network has emerged as a viable Plan B. That’s right. Open Network for Digital Commerce is here to shake up and democratise eCommerce in India.
The initiative will help pan-India eCommerce sellers reach their full potential including Amazon-based sellers. Wondering how? Let’s understand how anyone can sell t-shirts on ONDC network using a feature-rich seller interface like Mystore.
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Understanding ONDC network to its core:
The Open Network is a not-for-profit initiative that brings all stakeholders - customers, sellers, logistics providers, payment portals, etc. under one roof. ONDC network seeks to disrupt the monopoly of giant eCommerce platforms by offering equal visibility and growth opportunities to all scales of sellers, including existing Amazon merchants.
Sellers can register with the open network using a feature-rich ONDC network-connected software like Mystore and instantly be discoverable to a broader customer base. The best part? For zero fixed costs, you can sell t-shirts on ONDC network and accelerate your business growth.
With ONDC network, buyers can quickly discover the clothing brands they need. The open network matches hyperlocal sellers to their unique specifications (availability, prices, location and more). Beyond that, the open network also helps with on-network logistics so sellers can keep track of their order deliveries no matter their platform.
What merchants don’t know about selling on Amazon:
On the surface level, Amazon sounds like a no-brainer for launching a clothing brand. Multiple D2C brands in this genre (such as Meesho, Bewakoof, etc.) have amassed millions of customers in the blink of an eye. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. For every success story, dozens of small players find Amazon’s business model overwhelming and ultimately unrewarding.
Here are some of the pain points of selling t-shirts on Amazon India (and, by extension, Flipkart):
- Inconsistent cash flow
- Excessive competition from dominant brands
- High FBA and commission fees
- Packaging and pricing restrictions
- Barriers to customer-vendor relationship
- Compromised logistics
Due to these challenges, most Amazon-based SMBs and vendors may not record any profits from selling t-shirts in the first few years.
However, what if sellers could address these pain points by joining ONDC network, without abandoning their existing Amazon store? Yes, it’s possible. Mystore for Amazon sellers provides seamless channel integration to help merchants migrate their existing Amazon catalogue in just a few clicks.
Here are the benefits of switching from Amazon marketplace to ONDC network using Mystore’s cutting-edge integration tools:
- Be discoverable to pan-India customers
- Improved market penetration and brand image
- No upfront costs or monthly fixed costs
- Faster time to market
- Reputation transferability
- Reduced commission costs and customer acquisition costs
- Adopt flexible, on-network logistics solutions
- …and so much more
Amazon to ONDC network channel integration via Mystore:
Want to join the ONDC network ride but not willing to part with your existing Amazon business? With Mystore’s advanced channel migration features, you don’t have to.
Creating an organic sales channel on Mystore couldn’t be easier. With just four simple steps, you'll be able to migrate your entire product catalogue from Amazon. In just five simple steps, you can migrate your entire product catalogue from Amazon. Here’s how:
Step 1. Register as a seller on the Mystore seller app.
Step 2. On the left of the dashboard, click on “Channels”. Select the Amazon logo from the “integrated channels” section.
Step 3. Enter your Channel Name (i.e. brand name) and authorise your Amazon seller account.
Step 4. After adding your Amazon account credentials, Click OK.
Step 5. Finally, switch on the “Import Products” button and click Update Channel.
That's it! Your Amazon product listing is now hosted within Mystore's admin panel so that you can make sales through ONDC network without any technical support. Mystore for Amazon sellers helps merchants sell t-shirts on ONDC network using an omnichannel strategy.
Mystore channel integration benefits:
Mystore for Amazon sellers enables merchants to become ONDC network-connected participants seamlessly. For now, sellers have the ability to automate and synchronise product data from the Amazon marketplace to Mystore, with order and customer migration features to be added soon.
Manage all your Amazon listings, implement your own pricing rules, track orders, and maintain your inventory and catalogue using a comprehensive admin dashboard.
Still not convinced? Below we’ve listed several benefits of choosing the Mystore seller app as your go-to platform to sell t-shirts on ONDC network:
- Optimised inventory and catalogue management tools
- Leverage M-commerce
- Create multi-lingual stores
- SEO-friendly store buildup
- Integrated marketing tools for better reach
- No fixed/subscription fees
- Tax-compliance and GST-invoicing
- Flexible and scalable pay-as-you-sell model
- Multi-channel integration for to reach more buyers
Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newbie in eCommerce, Mystore for Amazon sellers provides a 360-degree catalogue management solution that makes selling online easy.
For further information, check out our comprehensive step-by-step tutorial, where we navigate through the entire Amazon-to-ONDC network integration process.
Conclusion:
Make no mistake, Amazon is a good option for many Indian merchants looking to sell t-shirts or other clothing items to a nationwide audience. But you must make peace with the fact that the marketplace entirely controls your destiny. Hence, it may end up being a genuine revenue stream or cause your business to haemorrhage money.
On the other hand, Mystore enables you to generate listings, establish prices, own a domain, manage inventory and fulfil orders directly through a single admin panel. No hidden costs, no commitments, no back-breaking commissions.
Don’t wait! Check out Mystore and start selling t-shirts to a wide customer base across the ONDC network today.