## TL;DR

Private label products are manufactured by a third party but sold under the retailer's own brand. Amazon private label: source products from manufacturers (usually in China via Alibaba), customize with your branding/packaging, and sell on Amazon under your own brand. Requires trademark registration for Amazon Brand Registry.

## Core Explanation

Steps: product research (high demand, low competition, good margins) → supplier sourcing (Alibaba, Canton Fair, trade shows) → samples and quality check → negotiate MOQ and pricing → branding design → Amazon listing creation → launch (PPC ads, initial reviews) → scale. Margins typically 20-40%. Risks: IP infringement, supplier dependency, Amazon policy changes, competition.

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