India will soon be the world’s No. 2 e-commerce market. A healthy 17 percent of the country’s enormous population already shops online. The U.S. and India are high-volume trade partners, and if you’re expanding your global reach through e-commerce, you should consider the subcontinent. The U.S. Department of Commerce noted that conditions differ significantly between […]

What is customs clearance? *Note: The information in this blog pertains to international shipments sent through Canada Post to partner posts via the postal clearance system. Items sent by other carriers are subject to the commercial clearance process and may have different requirements. Once an international shipment arrives at its destination country, it must clear […]

Today’s shoppers are accustomed to instant gratification when they shop online: they want their purchases to reach them fast and at minimal cost. This puts a lot of pressure on e-commerce merchants to come up with a shipping pricing strategy that will drive shopper conversion but also not break the bank. Knowing the correct amount […]

If there is one element in the fashion business that never goes out of style, it’s your customers. That of course, is the goal: to keep them coming back for more, and to make sure they’re up-to-date on what you’re designing and selling. Regardless of trends in global sales or advances in the way that […]

E-commerce and advances in logistics have put more U.S. companies than ever before in touch with global markets – and millions of potential new customers. If your business has not launched an international strategy, 2019 is a good time to get started. Or, if you’re already trading beyond our borders, there’s no time like the […]