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How to Make Holiday Shipping Anxiety a Thing of the Past for You and Your Customers: Tips, Strategies & 2018 Shipping Deadlines

BigCommerce

More sales also means more shipping, and more possible shipping issues. Given the numbers, it makes sense both customers and brands are anxious about holiday shipping. Every year, carriers publish their “Last Days to Ship” schedules. As of publishing this piece, UPS has released their dates: December 14, 2018 for Ground.

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Shipping Carriers Compared: DHL Vs. FedEx Vs. UPS in 2020

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As a retailer who ships to your customers, have you struggled to decode which carrier is the best for your business? When it comes to choosing between carriers, there are a number of critical factors to keep in mind, such as shipping rates, services, and overall value. DHL, on the other hand, specializes in international shipping.

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Drop Shipping 101: The Definitive Guide To Building A Drop Shipping Business in 2018

A Better Lemonade Stand

Drop shipping is a fulfillment business model where you never actually own the inventory you are selling. Instead, you act as a middleman between your customers and your supplier, and you pass any orders onto the drop shipping company so they can pick, pack and fulfill.

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The 19 Ecommerce Growth Challenges of 2018, Outlined by Amazon’s Annual Report

BigCommerce

Amazon Customer Base, Revenue & Shipping Data. More than 5 billion items shipped worldwide with Amazon Prime. Amazon Risk Factors and Obstacles in 2018. From changes in technology to pending legislative issues, these are the top items to keep an eye on in 2018 and beyond. Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

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The Top 10 Sessions to See at IRCE 2018

Optimizely

IRCE 2018 takes place from June 5 to 8 at McCormick Place West in Chicago and, with an agenda put together by the experts at Internet Retailer magazine, it’s a can’t-miss event for everyone in ecommerce. Here are the sessions you absolutely have to attend at IRCE 2018. Marketplaces in 2018 and What’s Coming in 2019. 97% of U.S.

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Finding Dropshipping Companies & Suppliers (Free Directory Updated for 2018)

BigCommerce

When an item is ordered from your site, the supplier will then ship the product directly to your customer. We’ve compiled a list of both general and niche dropshipping companies, many of which charge only for the cost of the item and shipping. Visit the Nordstrom Direct Drop Ship Program page for more information.

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The Top 5 E-Commerce Fulfillment Predictions For 2018

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DHL is planning to test autonomous delivery trucks in 2018. We predict the intersection of these stories: some time in 2018, at least one company will use drones launched from an autonomous vehicle to deliver a package. Expect significant progress and possibly even proof-of-concept tests by the end of 2018. Who will they be?

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