The retailscout blog
Guides and tips for UK Amazon retail-arbitrage sellers, from sourcing and deal analysis to FBA fees and selling more.
13 July 2026 · 7 min read
How to Start Retail Arbitrage in the UK: A 2026 Beginner's Guide
A step-by-step guide to starting retail arbitrage in the UK: how it works, what you need, how to check a deal's profit and ROI, which shops to source from, and the mistakes to avoid.
Read13 July 2026 · 7 min read
Amazon FBA Fees UK Explained (2026): What You Actually Pay
A plain-English breakdown of Amazon FBA fees for UK sellers: the referral fee, the fulfilment fee, storage, the digital services fee and VAT, and how to work out your real profit before you buy.
Read13 July 2026 · 7 min read
The Best Shops for Retail Arbitrage in the UK (2026)
Where to source retail arbitrage in the UK: the supermarkets, discount stores and health and beauty chains with the best clearance, what each is good for, and how to work a store so you don't waste the trip.
Read13 July 2026 · 6 min read
What Is a Good ROI for Retail Arbitrage? (UK, 2026)
How to think about ROI in retail arbitrage: what counts as a good return, why 30 percent is the common rule, how ROI and profit differ, and the factors that should move your minimum up or down.
Read12 July 2026 · 6 min read
The Best SellerAmp Alternative for UK Retail Arbitrage Sellers
Looking for a SellerAmp, BuyBotPro or ProfitGo alternative in the UK? Here's what a deal analyser needs to do, and how retailscout combines deal analysis, store sourcing and route planning in one membership.
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