If you are an online retailer, and you don’t have a shipping strategy, you’ve got a tough road ahead. I hate to break it to you, but in today’s competitive e-commerce world, online shoppers want free shipping and fast shipping, and their expectations of an acceptable delivery window are shrinking. Shipping costs are a huge […]
Last month, USPS filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to increase certain prices on its First-Class Mail Parcels services, weighing between 1-3 ounces. And USPS got the greenlight yesterday to go ahead with the proposed rates. The USPS requested this rate increase because it would like to correct an unusual scenario caused […]
It’s all too common for online retailers to sacrifice shipping options with simply offering free shipping, regardless of speed and flexibility. This approach is costly as it becomes increasingly difficult to achieve profitability when you offer free shipping for all your shipments. In a previous post, we have discussed how to avoid costly shipping mistakes. […]
In the midst of summer holiday shopping and seasonal sales, it’s easy to get caught up in spending. But sometimes, the best things are free. We have rounded up four of the best free e-commerce resources specifically designed to meet the needs of small businesses – allowing you to increase sales, attract more customers, reduce […]
Father’s Day isn’t just a day for dads to get more stuff, it’s to honour dads, grandfathers, step-dads and all men who act as a father figure. This year, Father’s Day is June 19. A little history of Father’s Day According to Wikipedia, Father’s Day was first celebrated in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, […]
Effective June 1, FedEx hiked fuel surcharges for Ground Shipping for packages 48 inches or more. This surcharge will be $10.50 per package longer than 48 inches. “We have seen a significant increase in non-traditional items now being purchased online, from mattresses to new swing sets and big-screen TVs just to name a few. “FedEx […]
What lessons have highly effective E-Commerce founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators learned throughout their lives? After countless hours of research and digging for unconventional nuggets of wisdom, that’s the exact question we are going to answer. We compiled a list of extraordinary advice from entrepreneurs from the e-commerce industry. Their advice is powerful, actionable, deep and […]
