How Canadian service disruptions could affect your business
For the latest carrier updates regarding this ongoing situation, visit our status page. On November 15, 2024, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) launched a nationwide strike, suspending all…
Social Shopping: What Retailers Need to Know About Gen Z and Millennials
The Future of Social Shopping: What Retailers Need to Know About Gen Z and Millennials
After years of rapid growth, online retail businesses have reported an unexpected stagnation, especially in more developed economies like North America and Europe. After the initial boom of 2020 and…
Save on Shipping With Flexible Ways to Purchase Labels
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…
Tech Trailblazers vs. Digital Laggards: The AI Divide in Ecommerce
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…
Webinar Recap: How Simplifying International Shipping Can Accelerate Business Growth
Does your brand have what it takes to succeed internationally? Expanding your business internationally can be a significant growth opportunity, but many merchants hesitate to take this step due to…
Emerging Markets to Watch in 2025: Where Ecommerce Growth Is Booming
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…
Delivery and Returns: The Ultimate Battleground for Ecommerce Success
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…
What are Tariffs, Duties, Taxes, and De Minimis Thresholds? 
Ongoing changes to tariffs are creating new challenges for cross-border shipping, affecting businesses that depend on international trade. We’re keeping a close eye on these developments to understand their impact…
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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…
Choosing the Right Marketplace: A Strategic Guide for Ecommerce Brands
Choosing the Right Marketplace: A Strategic Guide for Ecommerce Brands
77% of European brands have cracked the code to global sales through online marketplaces. Are you ready to join them—or risk falling behind? Marketplaces have become a powerful growth engine.…