by 1If you are ready to expand your e-commerce business, one major factor to consider is international shipments. When you offer international shipping, your consumer base is instantly multiplied, growing your business to heights you never could have imagined previously. However, many small business owners can get intimidated by the numerous...
by 1The shopping experience has evolved so much over the years that young people today have completely different expectations from their parents and grandparents. In fact, a Facebook study on shopping preferences has revealed that only 9.6% of Gen Z respondents report buying something in store, a huge difference from the...
by 1Customer returns add up to so much every year that they could constitute a market of their own! Costing American companies millions of dollars every year, customer returns may be part and parcel of running a business but nevertheless can affect profit margins negatively. While it may be tempting to...
by 1Here's a scenario for you to consider: An awesome product was just ordered by one of your customers. Let's say, for the sake of argument in fact, that they've ordered a number of those items. Unfortunately, they are international. Well, that might not seem like a particularly troublesome aspect… or...
by 1If you are involved in e-commerce, you may already know what USMCA stands for. In case you don't, however, it is an acronym for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. If your business relies even in part on e-commerce, this is something you should be acquainted with. As of July 1, 2020,...
by 1Are you involved in shipping solutions or e-commerce? If so, here's a quick question for you: What is the mortal enemy of every shipping carrier? Do you know the answer? Let's take a look at a few scenarios: A case of perfume bottles made from glass.A cross-country shipping project involving...
by 1How is your year looking as a business owner? When billions of dollars are generated in total sales, retailers can be ecstatic. The more sales – the better. However, the number of returns also increases as sales increase. Reverse logistics are involved in 28% of purchases. This can equate to...
by 1As your online or multichannel retail company grows and expands, you may need to reevaluate what is important and necessary to ensure the continued success of the business. One of these points of review would be your e-commerce fulfillment partner. A good 3rd party logistics (3PL) company would be able...
by 1These days, nobody shops online without checking first if returns are accepted. Consumers are unwilling to bear the risk of making an unsuitable purchase – hence the increase in policies regarding e-commerce return rates. Research has shown that free returns or exchanges are the number two reason that makes consumers...
by 1Choosing a fulfillment partner is crucial in the success of your company – there are so many ways in which the fulfillment partner has to be integrated into the operations of your company. For this reason, it only makes sense to select a company that can operate as an extension...