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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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How to Create a Loyalty Program for the Modern Consumer
Customer experience now shapes all parts of business. That includes what happens after someone buys from you. Consumers expect brands to engage and value customers as people, going beyond the…
How To Build Customer Loyalty and Relationships That Drive Repeat Business
Many ecommerce businesses adopt complex loyalty programs to keep customers around, but these strategies don’t always perform as well in today’s market. Instead, making authentic connections is now the best…
Australia & New Zealand: 2025 Holiday Posting Deadlines
Jump to deadlines for: United States | Canada | United Kingdom This year’s Australia Post Christmas cut-off and other holiday posting deadlines are quickly approaching. During the holidays, there’s one thing…

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