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Amazon Service Refinements: New ‘Low-Cost’ Store, Prime Fuel Discount, Ending of ‘Today’ Delivery Service

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Amazon has made a number of moves to refine its offerings, including adding fuel discounts to the list of Prime membership benefits; developing a low-cost store to compete with discount shopping apps like Temu; and redesigning the homepage of its shopping app for easier navigation.

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Amazon Brings Back Shipping Service for Sellers

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Amazon has relaunched its ground shipping services for sellers after pausing operations in 2020. The offering, Amazon Shipping , allows sellers to deliver orders made through Amazon and other ecommerce sites in two to five business days. Amazon Shipping will provide delivery service within the U.S.

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Do You Ship Fragile Items Frequently? Here’s What You Need To Know

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Are you an e-commerce merchant that deals with fragile items such as glassware, ceramics, electronics, musical instruments, etc? Research shows that around 15% of all shipments are damaged in a year, with costs accounting for $1 billion. How To Ship Fragile Items? The ‘damage’ from damaged goods is evident.

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Google Merchant Center: Everything an eCommerce Merchant Needs to Know

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One such tool is Google Merchant Center. If you've ever found yourself asking, "What is Google Merchant Center, and how can it enhance my eCommerce performance?" Google Merchant Center Explained What is Google Merchant Center? then you're in the right place. Imagine you’re a business selling handcrafted leather shoes.

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Kroger Doubles Ship Assortment Via 3rd-Party Marketplace

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As the pandemic has driven the adoption of e-Commerce to a level retailers didn’t expect to see for a year or more, many are speeding up the development of digital products and services that were further ahead on their technology roadmaps. The third-party vendors will ship the products directly to the consumers’ homes.

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Why Does Delivery Experience Matter More Than the Shipping Cost for an Ecommerce Business?

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Free shipping days are behind us. The first wave of ecommerce was mostly about price, while the second wave is all about the customer experience. Having the best product or lowest shipping fee will no longer guarantee you a sale. Delivery transparency : Real-time updates about location and shipping status notifications.

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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. This is where shipping insurance steps in to save the day.

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