08/21/2026
Big shift for European sellers 🇪🇺 Amazon just flipped the switch on AWD (Amazon Warehousing and Distribution) in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain — live as of August 20.
What this actually means for your P&L:
📦 Bulk storage sits upstream of FBA, with automated replenishment into fulfillment centers
📈 Amazon's pitch: hold more inventory without hitting FBA capacity limits, fewer stockouts
💰 But there are 3 new cost lines to track — storage, processing, and transportation — and they need to land in your cost-per-unit math, not get buried
Best fit right now: slow-moving, bulky SKUs with steady demand across multiple EU marketplaces.