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2024 Holiday Shipping Guide: Deadlines, Surcharges, and Smart Strategies for E-commerce Businesses in the US and Canada

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For e-commerce businesses, this means it’s time to prepare for the busiest time of the year. So, in this blog, we’ve covered a comprehensive holiday schedule in the form of information on shipping deadlines and peak season surcharges for the 2024 season. You can register for the session here.

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How to Overcome E-commerce Shipping & Delivery Challenges

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Frequent Shipping and Delivery Challenges and How You Can Overcome Them High Shipping Costs Skyrocketing shipping costs are the most frequent challenge for both e-commerce merchants and customers. A not-so-fun fact is that shipping is arguably one of the biggest cost-centers for any e-commerce business.

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Introducing LateShipment.com’s E-commerce Shipping Insurance — Smart, Simplified, and Automated

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Everything That Is In Control And That Isn't As an e-commerce merchant, you put in a lot of effort to meticulously curate the stage of the customer journey that is under your control to motivate them to click that “BUY” button, make a successful sale, and bring in profits.

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Shipping Hacks For E-commerce Businesses To Reduce Costs

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Shipping is one of the top expenses for e-commerce businesses. Shipping, on the other hand, is a task that is outsourced to a third-party shipping carrier and is filled with events that happen out of your control. So, we’ll start the first step to save on shipping costs in choosing the right shipping carrier.

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The Ultimate E-commerce Shipping Report For Small Businesses In 2023

Inflation, cost of shipping, and changes in consumer spending are some of the biggest challenges online merchants face today. Get a thorough analysis of these trends, current customer behavior, and more in Shippo’s latest “2023 State of Shipping Report."

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An E-Commerce Business’ Guide To Shipping Policy

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A little analysis of your customer behavior at this stage or simply asking for their feedback will give you an insight into how your shipping policy impacted their purchasing decision. But why are these shipping policies so crucial that 67% of shoppers check a store’s policy before making a purchase?

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What is E-Commerce Automation And How It Works For Your Business

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Did you know that e-commerce sales are expected to grow to $6.3 Verdict: E-commerce is growing. E-commerce is already undergoing a transformation trend through automation. But what exactly is e-commerce automation, and how can it transform your business? trillion in 2024 and $7.9

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Omnichannel E-Commerce: Drive More Revenue at Less Cost

Today’s e-commerce landscape is vast and it’s moving fast and is fiercely competitive. Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.

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The Ultimate Small Business E-Commerce Fulfillment Guide & Checklist

For those in the e-commerce space, the holiday season is reliably the busiest time of the year, making it crucial for merchants to optimize end-to-end fulfillment operations sooner than later.

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Delight Customers, Reduce Costs, and Drive Profits With Xparcel from RSL

E-commerce businesses depend on reliable shipping to keep their customers happy. But all too often, shipping costs become prohibitive, eating into profit margins. For this reason, businesses choose Rakuten Super Logistics for their e-commerce third party logistics, order fulfillment, and shipping solutions.

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Bridging the Online and Offline: How to Apply Product Thinking to Expanding Your eCommerce Business

Speaker: John Cutler, Product Evangelist and Coach at Amplitude

Companies have to develop new muscles, challenge their existing biases, and “learn as fast as they ship.”. Join John Cutler, Product Evangelist and Coach at Amplitude, for this enlightening discussion on the current state of the ecommerce landscape. How product data can optimize your subscription and loyalty models.

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4 Best Practices for Ensuring Success in International Markets Ahead of Peak Season

The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected penalties. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks.