OneRoot Amazon Case Study: Sales up 40% and a launch in Japan

Despite flat growth in Canada and a poor harvest that limited inventory, Olifant Digital expanded the channel and unlocked a profitable new market.

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About The Client

Premium, 7-figure raw honey brand from ethical, sustainable beekeeping.

OneRoot produces raw honey through ethical beekeeping and uncompromising quality standards.

Their product line has become a staple for wellness customers who want both taste and natural health benefits, built on sustainability and tradition.

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The problem

What was holding OneRoot back:

OneRoot had a solid foundation in Canada, but growth had flattened and ad profitability was slipping. Expansion into Japan had to happen profitably.

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Canadian growth had stalled with no clear next move

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Ad profitability shrinking in the core market

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Japan expansion blocked by high cultural barriers

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Inventory cut short by a poor harvest

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No system for profitable scale under supply constraints

Our approach

Five steps from a strong home market to Amazon Japan

Olifant Digital rebuilt OneRoot's Amazon growth step by step, scaling the core market and expanding into Japan profitably.

1

Scaled the Canadian core before expanding

Tightened PPC and listings in the home market first, lifting sales and rebuilding ad profitability. A healthy Canadian base funded the move into Japan.
2

Researched Japanese consumer behavior and health priorities

Mapped what Japanese wellness buyers value before touching a single listing. That cultural research informed every decision that followed.
3

Localized SEO and listings for Japanese buyers

Built the Japanese listings around local search behavior and messaging, not direct translations of the Canadian ones. Purity and sustainable sourcing moved to the front, the angles that resonated most
4

Adjusted PPC around inventory to protect revenue

Aligned bidding with live inventory and TACoS targets, with Olifant AI adjusting bids as stock moved. Sales held, spend stayed efficient, and margins held through the shortages.
5

Drove new-market revenue through local influencers

Partnered with trusted influencers in Japanese wellness to build demand fast. Their reach drove new-to-brand sales and gave the Japan launch momentum from day one.
Results

The numbers speak for themselves.

AMAZON SALES GROWTH
40%

Increase in monthly Amazon sales across core & new markets.

One Root [Amazon]

"Their deep understanding of e-commerce marketing helped us to increase our sales in Canada and expand into Japan. I highly recommend Olifant Digital to any brand looking to grow in super competitive markets."

Kevin Park
Kevin Park
CEO at OneRoot
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Olifant Digital grew a plateaued channel 40% and opened a profitable new market, even with supply running short. If you're ready to expand and grow revenue, let's talk.

Frequently asked questions

What was OneRoot's biggest Amazon challenge before working with Olifant Digital?

Canadian growth had plateaued, ad profitability was shrinking, and Japan's expansion came with high cultural barriers.

What did Olifant Digital do differently for OneRoot on Amazon?

Researched Japanese consumer behavior before touching a single listing. Localized SEO and content for the market, restructured listings around purity and sourcing, tied PPC bidding to live inventory, and launched influencer partnerships in Japanese wellness.

How did Olifant Digital build OneRoot's Amazon strategy?

We researched what buyers value in OneRoot's target markets, adapted the listings and keywords, and tied PPC bidding to inventory availability.

What services did Olifant Digital provide to OneRoot?

Amazon Account Management, Amazon PPC, Amazon SEO and Listing Optimization, and Catalog and Flat File Management.

What results did OneRoot achieve with Olifant Digital?

40% growth in monthly Amazon sales. Profitable Japan launch. Margin protected through supply constraints and a premium positioning strengthened across both markets.

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