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How Intelligence Helps Retailers Predict Issues and Protect Customer Trust
Delivery is no longer just logistics or an afterthought tacked on at checkout. It's a deciding factor. Tension arises where expectations meet complexity. Shipping at scale is complicated. Parcels fall…
6 Critical Capabilities High-Volume Shippers Can’t Afford to Ignore
Enterprise shipping operations require sophisticated, robust technology designed to handle the complexities of large-scale fulfillment. Without a solution that creates a seamless shipping experience, brands face mounting costs, increased error…
Ecommerce Fulfillment: Guide to Designing and Optimizing an Order Fulfillment System That Scales
Fulfillment is not just about getting products out the door. It’s about creating the conditions for sustainable growth—and protecting leadership time to make that growth possible.
Solved: The 5 Biggest Shipping Challenges Facing British Ecommerce Businesses Today
Running a successful ecommerce business in Britain today is a constant balancing act. The challenges are considerable: managing stock, dealing with rising costs, navigating the complex world of shipping, and…
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…
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…
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…
Should You Choose A Single-Carrier or Multi-Carrier Shipping Strategy?
Your shipping strategy is more than just logistics—it’s a fundamental business decision that shapes your customer experience, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. With rising customer expectations and increasing market pressures,…
No, Your Goal Should Not Be “Omni-channel” (And What You Should Focus on Instead)
I had the pleasure of joining ShipStation’s Innovation Delivered virtual summit, discussing commerce strategy alongside some brilliant minds in the industry. One thing I said that seemed to resonate (and…
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…
Shipping Simplified: A Guide for Canadian Merchants
For Canadian e-commerce businesses, shipping can present unique hurdles. Is international expansion too costly? Are rural deliveries a constant headache? ShipStation and UPS are here to debunk five persistent shipping…
How Canadian service disruptions could affect your business
For the latest carrier updates regarding this ongoing situation, visit our status page. On November 15th, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began a national strike, resulting in a…
Save on Shipping With Flexible Ways to Purchase Labels
We recently announced a new way to pay for shipping labels in ShipStation: Pay by Bank, giving you more control of your shipping expenses. Pay by Bank allows you to…
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…
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…
Protect Yourself—and Your ShipStation Account—From Phishing
First documented in the mid-1990s, phishing is one of the most pervasive cybersecurity threats today. Cybercriminals frequently target online commerce platforms to gain access to a treasure trove of financial…
Our New Partnership with Temu
Connect with millions of global customers through direct marketplace selling. We’re excited to announce our new integration with Temu, one of the fastest-growing global online marketplaces. This partnership opens up…
Introducing ShipStation API: ShipEngine’s Next Evolution
Today, we’re excited to announce ShipStation API, a unified solution that combines the reliability and innovation of ShipEngine with the power of the ShipStation brand. Since 2017, ShipEngine has been…