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Cleverpetz/ Sales Channels

Multi-Channel Distribution Strategy

WHERE CLEVERPETZ
MEETS ITS CUSTOMERS

From our own DTC website to Amazon, Chewy, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and eBay โ€” Cleverpetz reaches pet owners wherever they shop. Target Plus launches in Year 2. Each channel is optimized for its audience, with unified inventory managed through our multi-fulfillment model (Amazon FBA + ShipBob). Combined Year 1 revenue target: $2.25M across all channels.

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DTC Website

$800K

Year 1 target

$4.8M Year 3

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Amazon FBA

$350K

Year 1 target

$3.2M Year 3

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Chewy

$200K

Year 1 target

$2.2M Year 3

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TikTok Shop

$150K

Year 1 target

$1.5M Year 3

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Subscriptions

$600K

Year 1 target

$3.2M Year 3

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Walmart

$75K

Year 1 target

$1.8M Year 3

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eBay

$75K

Year 1 target

$1.2M Year 3

Channel Strategy Overview

Cleverpetz uses a 7-channel distribution model designed to maximize reach, minimize channel conflict, and optimize unit economics at each touchpoint. All channels share a single inventory pool managed through our multi-fulfillment model.

๐Ÿ“ฆAmazon FBA
LAUNCHING MONTH 2

Largest pet supplement marketplace in the US

Year 1 Target

$350K

Year 3 Target

$3.2M

Requirements

โœ“GS1 GTIN barcode per SKU
โœ“Amazon Brand Registry
โœ“FDA-compliant labels
โœ“FBA inbound shipment
โœ“Subscribe & Save enrollment
Fees: 15% referral + $3.22โ€“$5.40 FBA/unit
Timeline: 4โ€“6 weeks from application to first sale
๐ŸพChewy
LAUNCHING MONTH 3

#1 online pet retailer โ€” 20M+ active customers

Year 1 Target

$200K

Year 3 Target

$2.2M

Requirements

โœ“GS1 GTIN barcode per SKU
โœ“Chewy Vendor Portal application
โœ“EDI integration via SPS Commerce
โœ“NASC membership (recommended)
โœ“Product liability insurance $2M+
Fees: Wholesale: 40โ€“50% margin to Chewy
Timeline: 8โ€“12 weeks vendor onboarding
๐ŸŽฌTikTok Shop
LAUNCHING MONTH 2

Fastest-growing social commerce channel

Year 1 Target

$150K

Year 3 Target

$1.5M

Requirements

โœ“TikTok Shop Seller account
โœ“GS1 GTIN barcode per SKU
โœ“Affiliate creator program setup
โœ“ShipBob TikTok Shop integration
โœ“Product video content (3+ per SKU)
Fees: 2โ€“8% commission + affiliate 5โ€“20%
Timeline: 2โ€“3 weeks to first sale
๐ŸชWalmart Marketplace
LAUNCHING MONTH 4

#1 US retailer โ€” 120M+ monthly visitors online

Year 1 Target

$75K

Year 3 Target

$1.8M

Requirements

โœ“Walmart Seller Center application
โœ“GS1 GTIN barcode per SKU
โœ“US business entity + EIN
โœ“ShipBob Walmart integration
โœ“2-day shipping capability
Fees: 8โ€“15% referral fee (category-based)
Timeline: 2โ€“4 weeks approval + onboarding
๐ŸŽฏTarget (Target Plus)
LAUNCHING YEAR 2

Invite-only premium marketplace + retail placement

Year 1 Target

Year 2

Year 3 Target

$1.5M

Requirements

โœ“Target Plus invite (curated brands only)
โœ“GS1 GTIN barcode per SKU
โœ“EDI/API integration
โœ“Retail-ready packaging
โœ“Minimum order quantities for retail
Fees: Wholesale: 40โ€“50% margin to Target
Timeline: 3โ€“6 months vendor onboarding
๐Ÿ›๏ธeBay Marketplace
LAUNCHING MONTH 3

135M+ active buyers โ€” strong pet supplement demand

Year 1 Target

$75K

Year 3 Target

$1.2M

Requirements

โœ“eBay Seller account (business)
โœ“GS1 GTIN barcode per SKU
โœ“eBay Guaranteed Delivery setup
โœ“ShipBob eBay integration
โœ“Top Rated Seller program enrollment
Fees: 12.9% final value fee + $0.30/order
Timeline: 1โ€“2 weeks to first listing
๐ŸŒDTC Website (cleverpetz.pet)
LIVE NOW

Highest margin channel โ€” full brand control

Year 1 Target

$800K

Year 3 Target

$4.8M

Requirements

โœ“Stripe payment processing
โœ“ShipBob fulfillment integration
โœ“DNA kit order workflow
โœ“Subscription/auto-ship system
โœ“Referral program
Fees: ~15% fulfillment + 2.9% Stripe
Timeline: Live โ€” orders processing now

Dual-Fulfillment Model

All 7 channels share a single inventory pool. Amazon FBA handles Amazon.com orders. ShipBob handles DTC, Chewy, TikTok, Walmart, Target, and eBay orders.

AMAZON FBA

Inventory ships to Amazon warehouses. Amazon handles picking, packing, shipping, and returns. Prime badge included.

SHIPBOB (PRIMARY 3PL)

Handles DTC, Chewy, and TikTok Shop. 30+ US fulfillment centers. Native Chewy EDI + TikTok Shop API integrations.

GS1 BARCODES

All 78 SKUs require GS1-issued GTINs. Register at gs1us.org โ€” 250 GTIN tier ($1,500/yr). Mandatory for Amazon + Chewy listing.

โš ๏ธ Pre-Launch Requirement โ€” GS1 Barcodes: Before listing on Amazon or Chewy, every Cleverpetz SKU needs a unique GS1-issued GTIN (UPC barcode). Register at gs1us.org (100-GTIN tier: $750/yr). Third-party barcode resellers are rejected by both platforms. Budget: $750โ€“$1,250 total (membership + label setup). See the Investor page for the full GS1 registration guide.

International Market Regulatory Requirements

Each market requires separate compliance pathways for DNA testing services and dietary supplement products. Regulatory bodies and certification standards differ significantly by country.

MarketStatusPet Market๐Ÿงฌ DNA Testing Regs๐Ÿ’Š Supplement RegsKey Channels
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUnited StatesLIVE$150BISO 17025, CLIAGMP (NSF), NASC, AAFCOAmazon, Chewy, DTC, TikTok, Walmart, Target, eBay
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaYEAR 2$8BISO 17025, CFIA oversightHealth Canada NPN, GMPAmazon.ca, DTC, Chewy.ca
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited KingdomYEAR 2$7BUKAS ISO 17025, UKCAVMD, UKCA, GMPAmazon.co.uk, DTC, Zooplus
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEuropean UnionYEAR 2$25BISO 17025, GDPR complianceEFSA Novel Food, EU Feed Reg. 767/2009Amazon.de/.fr/.nl, Zooplus, DTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บAustraliaYEAR 3$5BNATA ISO 17025 accreditationAPVMA, TGA (if therapeutic claims)Amazon.com.au, PetBarn, DTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndiaYEAR 3$755MNABL ISO 17025, ICMR guidelinesFSSAI license, BIS IS 11968:2019Amazon.in, Flipkart, Meesho, BigBasket
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazilYEAR 3$12BINMETRO ISO 17025, CFMANVISA, MAPA (DIPOA) registrationMercado Livre, Amazon.com.br, DTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaYEAR 3+$30BCNAS ISO 17025, NMPA approvalSAMR, GACC import registrationTmall Global, JD.com, WeChat
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanYEAR 3+$18BJNLA ISO 17025 accreditationMAFF, PMDA (if medical claims)Amazon.co.jp, Rakuten, DTC

Sources: FSSAI.gov.in, BIS IS 11968:2019, Health Canada, EFSA, APVMA, NASC, NSF International, ISO 17025 accreditation bodies per country.

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