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Shipping books doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. But you do need to make sure that you are shipping books correctly. Books are heavy and if you’re not careful, they can jostle loose and tear open boxes. This can cause headaches for postal facilities, as well as damages and additional fees to return the […]

Magasin physique vers e-commerce : comment créer une boutique en ligne ? Vous avez un magasin physique et souhaitez savoir comment créer une boutique en ligne ? On fait le point sur ce qu’il faut prendre en compte pour réussir votre transfert entre les deux shops. L’e-commerce est devenu incontournable. Mais cet essor ne signifie pas pour autant […]

Embracing technology can help ecommerce brands deliver more personalised omnichannel experiences, promoting brand loyalty with new and returning customers. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way consumers shop. Since it began, retailers have been forced to adapt to new ‘normal’ ways of operating in an ever-changing landscape. Shopping both in-store and […]

The last couple of years have taken all of us in e-commerce on a tumultuous ride. As a result, many are looking at 2022 with excitement … and, perhaps, a bit of trepidation. We know e-commerce is growing and has accelerated faster in recent months than anyone could have imagined. And we know many more […]

Shipping can be expensive. In this guide, we offer tips & solutions that show you how to save money on shipping, order fulfillment, & packaging.

Shipping is not without its share of unknowns. Lost and damaged products are something any ecommerce business has to worry about and will eventually confront. Dealing with this process with customers that may live on the other side of the planet can be challenging, but there are (luckily!) ways to make it simpler.  Why Packages […]

Shipping can be expensive. It can be time-consuming. Managing your carrier accounts alongside your selling channels can also be a headache. Simplifying how you select a carrier service for your different orders doesn’t have to be difficult. Because our major goal is to let you manage the shipment of all your orders, ShipStation Carrier Services […]

Starting January 28th, 2022, the USPS will suspend Priority Mail International shipments with a destination address within China. This will impact all non-military or diplomatic USPS Priority Mail International mailpieces destined for China.  For Priority Mail items that entered the mailstream prior to 1/28/22, the Postal Service will transport them to their destination. However, delays […]

Spending a day at BullyBillows’ newly refurbished Nottingham warehouse will leave you with a smile on your face and fur on your jumper. The company’s team of eleven humans and several dogs, led by Founders Anthony Koumi & Benjamin Billows, designs tough, comfortable, and fashionable dog accessories that are selling as fast as the team […]

Returns and returns management have become trickier than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. As shopping in brick-and-mortar stores has dropped, product returns have become even less common. In fact, many stores are temporarily halting returns to help curb the spread of COVID-19.  However, many online retailers still accept returned merchandise and consumers expect them to. […]

FedEx rates went up in mid-September 2021. If you’ve been following FedEx services, you know this is slightly earlier than the usual annual announcements of this nature. FedEx Express, FedEx Home Delivery, and FedEx Ground rates will across the board increase by 5.9%. As with most years, a 5.9% increase might be more or less […]

The USPS has raised rates as of January 9th, 2022.