Amazon Glossary

    Master the language of Amazon selling with our comprehensive glossary of terms, acronyms, and concepts every seller should know.

    Master Amazon Gated Products. Learn how to navigate category restrictions, calculate approval rates, and clear fulfillment blockades safely.

    Learn how the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) standardizes Amazon product logistics data, eliminates catalog errors, and prevents FBA chargebacks.

    Master GEMBA lean management for Amazon FBA. Learn to calculate process efficiency, eliminate supply chain waste, and protect margins via direct factory audits.

    Discover how the Global Imports Program Expansion (GIPE) streamlines Amazon cross-border logistics. Learn to calculate landed costs and reduce freight delays.

    Master your Amazon General Ledger (GL). Learn how to map settlement reports, calculate exact net margins, and protect your operating cash flow.

    Understand Amazon Glance Views and page traffic. Learn how to calculate conversion rates, troubleshoot sudden traffic drops, and optimize your listings for maximum sales.

    Master the Global Location Number (GLN) for Amazon e-commerce. Learn how GS1 structural codes enable EDI integration, Vendor Central sales, and precise supply chain logistics.

    Master Amazon's Guaranteed Minimum Margin (GMM). Learn how to calculate financial true-ups, avoid Vendor Central chargebacks, and protect your profitability.

    GMS stands for Gross Merchandise Sales - the total dollar value of all products sold through Amazon, before any deductions like returns, shipping costs, or fees.

    Understand Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for Amazon sellers. Learn how to calculate top-line sales, avoid common mistakes, and balance growth with net profit.

    Goldbox refers to Amazon’s dedicated page for time-limited deals and promotions, including Lightning Deals, Deal of the Day, and Best Deals.

    GPE stands for Global Procurement Excellence - an internal Amazon program focused on optimizing vendor negotiations, purchasing processes, and cost efficiencies across global retail operations. 

    GPE stands for Global Program Expansion - Amazon’s initiative to scale programs, tools, and business models across new international markets or regions. 

    Learn how a Global Procurement Organization (GPO) lowers Amazon COGS, calculates procurement ROI, and protects supply chain profit margins.

    GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) is a mandatory European Union compliance framework ensuring all non-food consumer products sold in the EU and Northern Ireland meet strict safety standards. It requires merchants to provide verifiable traceability data, safety warnings, and authorized contact information on listings and packaging.

    Master Amazon Gross Margin calculations. Learn how to track COGS, analyze FBA fee impacts, and expand your baseline e-commerce profitability.

    Understand GTIN requirements for Amazon FBA. Learn about GS1 database validation, avoid listing suppressions, and optimize catalog metadata.

    GV stands for Glance Views - the number of times a product’s detail page is viewed by customers on Amazon. 

    Glossary Index

    This page lists Amazon-related terms starting with G. All definitions are based on official documentation, marketplace data, and real-world usage across Amazon listings and tools.

    By SoldScope Editorial Team (View our editorial standards)
    Last Updated: July 2026

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