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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…
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3 Ways to Take Your Peak Season Ecommerce Strategy from Reactive Firefighting to Proactive Design
Shipping has evolved beyond simple logistics. Today, it’s a crucial bridge between brands and customers. Good shipping builds loyalty. Poor shipping destroys it. When preparing a peak season ecommerce strategy,…
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Cross-Border Ecommerce Made Easy: Leveraging Technology for Seamless Expansion
Expanding into international markets used to be a logistical nightmare, with sky-high costs and complex requirements, from localizing offerings to compliance with local laws. However, advancements in online retail technology…
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ShipStation Breaking Benchmarks: Navigating New Ecommerce Realities in 2025
US retailers are facing unprecedented challenges as consumer priorities shift, economic pressures intensify, and the global marketplace transforms.  In February, ShipStation released the Delivery Benchmark Report compiled from November 2024…
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Tech Trailblazers vs. Digital Laggards: The AI Divide in Ecommerce
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Tech Trailblazers vs. Digital Laggards: The AI Divide in Ecommerce
AI is transforming ecommerce, but not all retailers are keeping pace. While early adopters fully integrate AI into their operations, hesitant retailers are missing out on growth opportunities. This divide…
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Emerging Markets to Watch in 2025: Where Ecommerce Growth Is Booming
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Emerging Markets to Watch in 2025: Where Ecommerce Growth Is Booming
Ecommerce growth appears to remain steady, yet still uncertain, as consumer habits evolve. Retailers face a global ecommerce landscape that is both challenging and full of opportunity. Shipstation’s 2025 Benchmark…
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Delivery and Returns: The Ultimate Battleground for Ecommerce Success
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Delivery and Returns: The Ultimate Battleground for Ecommerce Success
Making the sale is the easy part—delivery and returns are what will ultimately define your brand. With more people than ever buying online, fast delivery and hassle-free returns are becoming…
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Strategies for Ecommerce Shipping in a Changing Landscape
The world of online retail is always in a constant state of evolution. Ecommerce shipping is right there alongside it. For businesses of all sizes, but especially the nimble small…
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Ecommerce Unfiltered Recap: 2025 Delivery Trends & How They Impact Your Business
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Ecommerce Unfiltered Recap: 2025 Delivery Trends & How They Impact Your Business
Industry experts Michael Haswell, Timur Eligulashvili, and Matt Crawford recently gathered to share game-changing insights on ecommerce delivery trends for 2025. This data-packed session revealed critical findings from ShipStation’s 2025…
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Social Commerce Strategies: How To Turn Engagement Into Conversions in 2025
As the global ecommerce market continues to evolve, you’re going to need new social commerce strategies to capitalize on the interests of younger consumers. Previously, the goal was to funnel…
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Navigating Shipping Industry Challenges: Smart Strategies for Ecommerce
Shipping has always been a challenge, and related complexities can make things even more difficult. From fluctuating costs to shifting service options, ecommerce sellers and small businesses need more intelligent…
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Meeting the Demands of Next-Gen Shoppers: How to Stay Relevant in 2025
Can your brand meet the demands of the next generation of retail customers? Gen Z and millennial shoppers expect more than ever before. They demand effortless, fast, and highly tailored…
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Why Marketplaces Are the Future of Ecommerce: Trends, Benefits, and Opportunities
A powerful force at the heart of ecommerce is rapidly taking the lead, helping businesses become agile and quickly capitalize on shifting consumer patterns. That powerful force is marketplaces. Marketplaces…
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The Next Era of Ecommerce: Key Trends and Strategies for 2025
In developed regions such as North America and Europe, the ecommerce market has moved past its rapid growth phase, but it continues to evolve.  The online retail industry has become…
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How Holiday Spending Trends Vary Across Generations
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and consumer habits are shifting dramatically across generational lines. According to a new survey by ShipStation, younger generations like Gen Z are redefining…
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The Modern Buyer’s Journey: Creating an Omnichannel Strategy for 2024
Your customers aren’t choosing between shopping online OR in-store anymore. In fact, 75% of consumers rely on both physical and digital touchpoints throughout their buying journey. That means shoppers expect…
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Holiday Shopping Trends Report for 2023
ShipStation, in conjunction with Retail Economics, has created your guide to holiday shopping trends for the 2023 holiday shopping season. With insight from over 8,000 shoppers and merchants from major…
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