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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. This is because most of the orders during the holiday season are by customers who rely on timely gift-giving deliveries. Frequent Challenges of Holiday Shipping 1. Here’s how: 1.

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The Rise of Digital Gift Cards in the Fight Against Retail Scammers

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The prevalence of gift card fraud poses a significant threat to retailers and consumers alike. Recent data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) paints a stark picture, revealing that gift card scam losses totaled over $228 million last year — a staggering increase of more than $100 million from 2020.

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Product Substitution: How Savvy Retailers and Manufacturers can Build Supply Chain Resiliency, Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Experiences

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Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications. Whenever possible, retailers should price match the cost of the original item.

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Brilliant Earth, Hanna Andersson Partner With Online Gifting Platform

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Brilliant Earth , an ethical and sustainable fine jewelry company, and Hanna Andersson , a family and children’s clothing brand, have partnered with SmartGift to provide gifting services. The platform will help both retailers enhance their remote gifting options for the holidays.

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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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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. The holiday shopping rush can turn out to be overwhelming, leading to issues like shipping delays, inventory shortages, customer service overload, and so much more.

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Estée Lauder Elevates Online Gift-Giving with Recipient Personalization Options

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is making the online gift-giving experience more engaging for shoppers via a new option that incorporates a “Send as A Gift” button on its skincare and cosmetic brands’ websites. Using the link in the message, the recipients digitally unwrap their gifts through an engaging UX. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

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Shipping as a marketing tool: Drive delight this holiday season

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Ever thought of ecommerce shipping as a marketing tool? We’re here to say that e-commerce shipping is also a great marketing tool that e-commerce brands should consider. E-commerce shipping is the last part of the pre-purchase customer journey before the buy button is clicked.