Shipping Tips

From Freight to Warehouse: Tips for a Smooth Hand-off

Any company that ships large volumes will run into this issue at some point – moving inventory from freight to warehouse. It’s unavoidable. But the hand-off process can be fraught with challenges from several angles, from communication barriers to unexpected delays. However, with the right strategies in place, these hurdles can be overcome. This guide provides …

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Navigating the Canadian Shipping Landscape: Best Practices for E-commerce Merchants

Shipping to Canadian shoppers can be a daunting task for eCommerce merchants. With various regulations, duties, and shipping costs to consider, it is essential to establish best practices to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining profitability. In this article, we will discuss the importance of shipping from Canadian fulfillment centers, considerations for free shipping promotions, selecting …

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How Much Will You Sell? Tips For Estimating Ecommerce Demand

“How much am I going to sell?” Every eCommerce store owner has to ask themselves that at some point. Usually repeatedly. It’s a big question and it’s not something you can just Google. It’s too complex. There are too many factors. That’s why in this video, we’re going to talk about how you can estimate …

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How To Handle Ecommerce Holiday Returns

You sell a bunch during the holidays. Then a bunch gets sent back. It stings, doesn’t it? You don’t even have time to take down the lights before returns start showing up. What do you do with all the returned merch? What about the overstock? It’s a common supply chain problem for eCommerce, and it’s …

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How To Handle Post-Holiday Returns in Ecommerce

Holidays are a busy time in eCommerce. For a lot of companies, more orders go out in the last three months of the year than the first nine combined. Keeping up with the increased responsibility can be a full-time job, even if you have help shipping orders. But you don’t exactly get to just slip …

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5 Ways To Design Custom Holiday Packaging Without A Graphic Designer

As the holiday season and its associated sales rolls in, small e-commerce brands face the exciting challenge of creating custom holiday packaging that resonates with customers. Think of packaging as more than just a box or a wrapper; it’s the first offline, tangible experience every customer has with a brand. This moment of unboxing can …

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Sustainability in Action: The Complete Guide to Repackaging and Refurbishing Returned Goods

Sustainability isn’t just a trendy term any more. It’s a huge part of normal day-to-day business, and it has been for a while. Consumers are increasingly scrutinizing corporate practices, and regulations around sustainability are tightening. There are many aspects of eCommerce that don’t gel with sustainability. Packaging waste and the burning of fossil fuels by …

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The Essential Dos and Don’ts of International Shipping

If you’re an e-commerce business owner looking to expand globally, you will want to know a thing or two about international shipping. Mistakes can be costly when it comes to international shipping, and even if you work with a fulfilment partner, having the right knowledge can help you make the best decisions for your supply …

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How To Handle Ecommerce Returns After Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, every eCommerce shop owner braces for the inevitable. Returns. And lots of them! Managing returns properly is the difference between keeping customers and losing them, turning a profit and recording a loss. Depending on who you ask, eCommerce store owners can expect anywhere from a 31% to a 60% …

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How You Can Make Money With An Ecommerce Store

Not long ago, if you wanted to sell something, you had to set up a shop. That meant paying rent, keeping regular hours, and dealing with all the day-to-day responsibilities of maintaining a physical location. But in the last 30 years, eCommerce has gone from high-concept sci-fi to a $6.3 trillion global market. And it’s …

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