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ShipStation and X-Cart Q&A: Solving Common Auto Parts Shipping Challenges
Industry leaders often ask how our shipping optimization products solve their specific challenges. To explore this for the automotive sector, we sat down with Brandon Checketts, CEO of X-Cart, an…
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Ecommerce Returns: How to Turn Returns into Revenue This Holiday Season
Returns are one of the most misunderstood aspects of ecommerce. While many retailers view them as a necessary cost of doing business, the smartest brands are recognizing something different: returns…
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Ecommerce Returns Management: Transform Reverse Logistics from Cost Center to Customer Loyalty Driver
The post-peak returns surge is inevitable. Every year, retailers and ecommerce brands brace for the January reckoning—when holiday returns flood warehouses, margins shrink, and balance sheets take a hit. But…
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ShipStation Shopify Integration Success Stories: 10 Merchants Share Their Results
When Amanda Eddy admits she “almost rarely” goes into her main Shopify dashboard anymore, she’s revealing something profound about modern ecommerce operations. The growth challenge: When success creates new problems…
Refunds vs. Exchanges: How to Turn Product Returns into a Powerful Retention Tool
Product returns are unavoidable in ecommerce. But how you handle them is what separates a one-time buyer from a lifelong customer. Today, a convenient return policy isn’t a perk; it’s…
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The Shipping Smackdown: Where Hot Wings Meet Hot Takes
In Austin, Rick Watson (RMW Commerce) and Nate Skiver (LPF Spend Management) joined Auctane’s Chris Worley for a four-wing gauntlet. Each wing hotter than the last. Each question spicier than…
Carrier Flexibility is the New Competitive Edge
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that shipping challenges are inevitable and often feel endless. From peak season volume surges and carrier capacity crunches, to geopolitical…
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10 Proven Strategies to Cut Shipping Costs and Boost Profits
Shipping costs can make or break your ecommerce business. With carriers constantly adjusting rates and customers expecting fast, affordable delivery, finding ways to optimize your shipping strategy isn’t just helpful—it’s…
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International Shipping for Small Businesses: How to Navigate Tariff Changes and Shipping Disruptions
Despite recent advancements in logistics and shipping technologies, international shipping for small businesses remains complex. The rise of the convenience economy and online shopping has heralded the shift from a…

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