Sustainability is taking a leading role in many aspects of e-commerce and as the popularity of online shopping continues to gain momentum, businesses from all sectors are rethinking the way they produce and what they sell to consumers.
As Ecommerce Europe puts it: “The e-commerce sector is a bridge between…
The rise of the online store has opened up a world of opportunity for businesses. It has allowed start-ups and established businesses alike to capitalize on new markets and, why not, the benefits of expanding internationally are countless!
While shipping individual orders cross-border can be a wise way to test…
Whether you’re an e-commerce retailer, supply chain person, or customer, we’ve all raced through these common questions whilst waiting for our packages: “Where is my order? Has it shipped yet? How long will it take? Will I be home when it arrives?”
Customers worry if they’ll miss a delivery or…
If you’re already familiar with shipping internationally, you’ve probably heard the term ‘Bonded Warehouse’ or ‘Customs Bonded Warehouse’, but what does it mean?
The term ‘bond’ means the warehouse authority ensures you won’t face any monetary loss once the taxes are paid.
Essentially, a bonded warehouse allows you to store…
A couple of decades ago, the idea that you could order food, buy a handbag, or even enrol in a university using your smartphone, tablet or laptop was considered almost impossible. Now, with the recent e-Commerce boom, consumers demand convenience, flexibility, speed and transparency in every purchase online.
So, if…
You may be scratching your head looking at a US map, wondering what USPS zone your package is going to. When in reality, you’d be asking the wrong question! This is because USPS zones are not calculated as fixed locations. In fact, a USPS zone is calculated using the distance…
As consumer awareness of ecommerce’s environmental impact grows, sustainability is taking a leading role in e-tailers’ strategies. The pandemic has caused an unprecedented increase in online sales, and more consumers than ever are voting with their wallets for brands whose principles align with theirs.
According to IBM’s Meet the 2020…
2020 saw many e-tailers forced to rethink their logistics needs. With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting international shipping services around the world, merchants have had to find ways to store their stock in-country where their customers live, and then fulfil orders from there. …
With Brexit fast approaching, it’s important to know how it could affect your business when shipping in and out of the UK. We’ve outlined below some of the changes coming into effect in the new year.
At the end of the transition period, ending on the 31st December 2020, the…
Alice is rushing back home after doing the morning school run. As she crosses the street, she steps in a puddle. “Great, that’s just what I need this week!” she grits between her teeth. Alice shakes off her foot and opens the door to her home office, a California chic…
