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UPS Seeks Share of Same-Day Delivery Market with Roadie Acquisition

Retail TouchPoints

United Parcel Service (UPS) plans to buy Roadie , a delivery platform supporting local same-day delivery across the country. Retailers such as Bed Bath & Beyond , Michaels and The Home Depot have partnered with Roadie to offer their customers a larger menu of delivery options.

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Ship in Time! How to Optimize Your Shipping Deadlines for the Holidays

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Consider the last-minute shopper — make sure to communicate deadlines well with those customers, and long before deadlines loom. Major shipping companies have published their shipping cutoff dates for goods to arrive by Christmas, December 25, and they range from as early as Friday, December 14 to Saturday, December 22.

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4 international shipping tips for eSellers this holiday season

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In some cases, eSellers focus well on more general costs of doing business, but overlook some critical opportunities to save, such as on international shipping. The following is a look at several helpful tips you can use to save on international shipping this holiday season. Outsource shipping to a fulfillment service.

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UPS vs. USPS: Which Is Better for Your Ecommerce Store?

Ecommerce Platforms

But for the sales and revenue to keep coming in, you need efficient delivery of the merchandise to your customers. However, the United States Postal Services (USPS) and UPS (United Parcel Service) are two of the major and most reliable carriers in the United States. Time to put on your math hats).

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COVID-19: Service Updates from FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, & Canada Post

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E-commerce giant Amazon has already put up a message warning its customers about possible delivery delays due to a surge in orders. This article is intended to help you with critical updates from the major shipping carriers about possible discrepancies on the delivery front and also what your business can do to tide over them.

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