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How To Calculate Shipping Costs

Ecommerce Platforms

Shipping doesn't have to be free. However, studies have shown that 91% of ecommerce customers rethink their purchases from online stores when they realize that the shipping wasn't priced well or it wasn't fast enough. What's more, about 43% of those consumers go right to marketplaces as alternatives.

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Sunnier Economic Outlooks Drive Peak Season

Retail TouchPoints

While consumers still make plenty of online purchases, analysts expect ecommerce sales to grow more moderately in the near term compared to the past few years. Meanwhile, consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores and seek omnichannel experiences. 92% of consumers shop elsewhere to save on shipping , leading to cart abandonment.

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Misfits Market Debuts B2B Fulfillment Solution for Perishables

Retail TouchPoints

FBM already is working with consumer brands including Spot & Tango , Cometeer and Little Spoon. “At Fulfilled by Misfits is an emerging B2B offering that expands on our mission by helping consumer brands rapidly achieve a level of efficiency, cost savings and scale that would otherwise be out of reach.”

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Building Profitable Pricing Strategies on Leading Marketplaces

Smile.io

In the ever-evolving landscape of ecommerce, building a profitable pricing strategy is like orchestrating a symphony that can significantly impact your success. Nowhere is this more evident than on popular online marketplaces, where the art of pricing can make or break your business.

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9+ Best Print on Demand Companies in Europe

Ecommerce Platforms

For would-be European business owners, a “POD” solution makes it simpler to create a range of custom products for consumers, without spending a fortune. You can set up your organization with virtually no initial expense, and there aren’t any concerns to worry about when it comes to things like storing products or designing items from scratch.

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7 Targeted Retail Strategies for Revenue Growth and Margin Improvement

Retail TouchPoints

While several retail outlooks predict consumers are looking for deep discounts this year, retailers should strive to offer more than just deep discounts and focus on providing value in other ways to achieve long-term loyalty and keep higher profit margins. consumers spend more money on Tik Tok than any other social platform.

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VF Opens its Largest Distribution Center in Southern California

Retail TouchPoints

The DC is capable of shipping 76 million units annually and will employ approximately 550 people during peak periods. has launched operations at the largest of its 46 global distribution centers, a new 1.2 million-square-foot facility in Ontario, Calif. in a statement.