February 28, 2024
Via: EcommerceBytesOne of the Postal Service’s biggest fans says he’s encountering a big problem with Priority Mail Flat Rate packages. We don’t know the root cause of the problem, but if he’s experiencing the issue, it’s possible others are as well. […]
January 30, 2024
Via: CMSWireLast June, on a whim, I canceled Amazon Prime. I’d seen the FTC’s lawsuit claiming the company “sabotaged” people’s attempts to disenroll and thought it might be worth experiencing firsthand. Within a few clicks, I was out. Life Without Prime […]
December 29, 2023
Via: Retail DiveThe new report from Optoro and CBRE calls attention to the waste generated by returns: Returned inventory amounts to 9.5 billion pounds of landfill waste annually, the firms said. The rise of e-commerce, which the National Retail Federation predicts could […]
December 27, 2023
Via: Practical EcommerceShipping impacts consumers’ online purchasing decisions and overall satisfaction with the buying experience. Shoppers prioritize free delivery as the most important shipping factor, according to Statista’s September 2023 survey of 6,000 U.S. consumers. The Statista survey also queried shipping preferences […]
December 8, 2023
Via: EcommerceBytesAmazon is raising fees for fulfilling sellers’ off-Amazon orders, called Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF), and it is also modifying its size tiers. Current rates can be found on this page, and the new rates will take effect on February 5, 2024. […]
December 6, 2023
Via: EcommerceByteseBay added a key capability to its International Shipping (EIS) program: combined shipping, which enables buyers to purchase multiple items from one seller and pay reduced shipping costs. eBay announced the availability of combined shipping for EIS on Wednesday, saying […]
November 27, 2023
Via: Retail DiveParcel stations give customers more time to place online orders on a wider assortment of products for next-day delivery, and they also make it easier and more efficient for employees to distribute orders from stores, McKeehan said. “We plan to […]
October 25, 2023
Via: Retail DiveThe news comes as CFOs have struggled to navigate an unusually tight labor market. Hiring soared in September by 336,000, exceeding predictions and validating recent signals from Federal Reserve policymakers that they plan to sustain high interest rates for a […]
October 16, 2023
Via: Retail DiveWith its continued efforts to grow its list of next-generational fulfillment center, Walmart is betting big on the benefits it can reap from offering quicker shipping and delivery. In June 2022, Walmart unveiled plans to open four next-generation fulfillment centers […]
September 13, 2023
Via: EcommerceBytesWhen Amazon announced a new shipping service for independent sellers on Wednesday, which it said expanded access to Amazon’s delivery network at competitive rates across the contiguous US, it sounded revolutionary. Small sellers looking for a competitor to USPS, UPS, […]
August 30, 2023
Via: Retail DiveAmid rising operational and delivery costs, Amazon is experimenting with threshold minimums for shipping. “We continually evaluate our offerings and make adjustments based on those assessments,” an Amazon spokesperson said in an email to Retail Dive. In its Q2 earnings […]
July 28, 2023
Via: B2B News NetworkSmall trucking companies often find themselves grappling with various challenges that hinder their growth and efficiency. In an industry dominated by larger players, these companies face hurdles that can range from resource constraints to operational inefficiencies. Fortunately, modern technology offers […]
June 29, 2023
Via: EcommerceBytesAmazon is lowering standard FBA rates for all low-price products in 2 months. While sellers who use Amazon FBA fulfillment can currently apply for lower rates for certain items through FBA “Small and Light,” Amazon will end that program on […]
May 15, 2023
Via: Retail DiveThe Biden administration is ramping up a program that aims to give a real-time picture of U.S. supply chains through the exchange of company data. Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s […]
March 31, 2023
Via: Retail DiveClosing the two older FCs will allow more order volume to flow through the pet goods retailer’s newer, automated facilities, CEO Sumit Singh said on an earnings call last week. This will help the company reduce fulfillment costs. Singh said […]
March 9, 2023
Via: EcommerceBytesThe first comment out of the gate at this month’s eBay Chat on Wednesday was why eBay wouldn’t allow sellers to specify which items they allowed to be sent internationally on a listing-by-listing basis. Currently it’s an all or nothing […]
March 8, 2023
Via: EcommerceBytesShipStation launched a new add-on tool specifically designed for dropshippers as it becomes an increasingly popular way for online sellers to fulfill their orders. The shipping-software company said thousands of its customers have adopted the practice of dropshipping and said […]
March 6, 2023
Via: Retail DiveUPS plans to further reduce its business with top customer Amazon in 2023, even as both companies face obstacles that could complicate their mutually agreed cutback. Amazon is shifting away from UPS and other carriers as it works to build […]
Platforms, Shipping & Fulfillment, Technology
March 3, 2023
Via: EcommerceByteseBay offers fulfillment services in some countries, and on Friday, it reminded sellers in the UK about its “eBay fulfilment by Orange Connex” solution. “eBay fulfilment by Orange Connex is a dedicated storage and logistics solution for small businesses, combining […]
February 27, 2023
Via: Retail DiveThe year 2021 was a short-lived golden age for retailers. Consumer demand came roaring back from its pandemic lows with such ferocity that many were able to boost profits even as supply chain costs spiraled. But with demand plummeting as […]