Abeba

Fashion
October 1, 2023

Case Study: Abeba


From Product Range to Market Impact: Driving Growth in Safety Footwear on Amazon

1. Client Overview


Since the 1940s, Abeba has specialized in occupational and safety footwear for a wide range of sectors — from catering to medicine. Their mission is to provide comfortable shoes that comply with the safety requirements of each work environment, while maintaining a focus on style and design to fully accommodate those who wear them.

2. The Challenge


With an extensive product portfolio, Abeba needed a clear and focused strategy to:

  • Identify the most promising products within their range
  • Prioritize key SKUs for marketing and brand development
  • Stand out in the competitive personal protection equipment (PPE) category
  • Build sustainable visibility and reputation on Amazon
  • Drive consistent sales growth across multiple markets

3. Objectives


Abeba partnered with Operator One to:

  • Define a strategy centered around their most impactful products
  • Scale revenue growth within the Amazon PPE category
  • Strengthen their brand presence and visibility online
  • Expand reach while maintaining quality and compliance

4. Our Solution


Operator One applied its 360° Marketplace Operator solution, with a focus on strategic product selection and brand positioning.

Key contributions included:

  • Product Prioritization: Identified and focused on high-potential items within Abeba’s product range
  • Strategic Brand Development: Tailored marketing activities to highlight comfort, compliance, and style
  • Marketplace Optimization: Enhanced product listings, improved content, and implemented targeted campaigns
  • Operational Support: Managed logistics and compliance to ensure smooth Amazon operations

5. Results


The partnership delivered strong measurable outcomes in the PPE category:

  • +161 new products sold in one year
  • +60% year-over-year revenue growth
  • 20,000+ units shipped to Amazon since the collaboration began

“The personal protection equipment category is one of the fastest growing areas within the B2B Amazon business. Abeba represents one of our main examples of such growth, and the development of our relationship with the brand is proof of the benefits that investing in brand development on Amazon can bring.”