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E-Commerce Holiday Shipping: Balancing Cost And Reliability

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The truth of shipping becoming a defining factor in the customer experience, especially during the holidays cannot be stressed enough. With an overwhelming surge in orders and inevitable delivery issues, success in terms of holiday shipping is dictated by balancing managing costs and ensuring reliability.

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Wholesale B2B eCommerce: Platforms, Trends & Tools You Need

Groove

Introduction The explosive growth of wholesale B2B eCommerce is transforming how businesses operate in the wholesale industry. Valued at over $30 trillion in 2024 , the global B2B eCommerce market is growing faster than B2C, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 16 percent.

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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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Toys ‘R’ Us Powers Ecommerce Site for USPS’ Operation Santa Donation Program

Retail TouchPoints

Postal Service has launched an online ecommerce catalog powered by Toys ‘R’ Us for the fulfillment of gifts in its Operation Santa program. The online catalog features a selection of toys and gifts from Toys ‘R’ Us and integrates a number of USPS shipping options to ensure that gifts are affordable to ship and arrive in time for the holidays.

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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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B2B eCommerce Development: What You Need To Know

Groove

In today’s fast-paced eCommerce landscape, it’s key for organizations to develop streamlined processes, create strong customer relationships, and increase revenue. At Groove Commerce, we understand these needs. Let’s take a look at some of the factors you’ll need to consider as your B2B eCommerce company expands.

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6 Steps To Take When An E-commerce Delivery Goes Wrong

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With heightened order volumes and tight shipping deadlines, it is natural for e-commerce businesses to expect high customer service inquiries and frustrations from delivery issues during the holiday season. Holiday Survival Kit for E-Commerce Customer Service Steps to Take When a Customer’s Delivery Goes Wrong 1.

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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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5 Steps to Omnichannel E-Commerce Success

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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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.