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Shipping Hacks For E-commerce Businesses To Reduce Costs

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Shipping is one of the top expenses for e-commerce businesses. In fact, it can account for up to 25% of the total cost of an online order (only next to production at 30%). But most of the factors associated with production costs are under your control and can be easily cut down to see profits. Happy shipping! ?

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What We Often Get Wrong About E-Commerce—And Why It Matters

Steve Dennis

Yet, the e-commerce of today is often vastly different from what began to re-define the industry in the late 1990’s. It’s time to take a closer look at how what we call “e-commerce” has evolved and understand what it all means going forward. A Brief History of E-commerce.

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How Retailers Can Control Costs Even As Return Rates Climb

Retail TouchPoints

Return rates at physical stores range from 8% to 10% , but rise to approximately 20% for e-Commerce, according to data from CBRE. Many are looking to understand how they can improve the economics of their e-Commerce supply chain in order to meet evolving customer needs without compromising margins.

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Retail vs Ecommerce: What’s the Difference?

Ecommerce Platforms

Ecommerce stores, on the other hand, are online platforms, where customers can purchase products using credit cards and other digital payment methods, and have them shipped to their homes, or a pickup location. Both retail and ecommerce stores have their own distinctive pros and cons to consider for any entrepreneur.

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4 Steps To Realising Your eCommerce Dream

365 Retail

People all over the world are turning to eCommerce to realise their dreams of financial independence. Selling products and services online is not easy, but with the right preparation and professional help anyone can be a success in this space. How can you realise your eCommerce dream? Read on to find out.

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Five Shipping Tips To Benefit Your Ecommerce SMB Strategy

RetailMinded

The growing ecommerce landscape represents an incredible opportunity for SMBs, allowing them to expand their reach into new geographies and connect with customers worldwide. That said, ecommerce growth does come with challenges to overcome. Look into the insurance options available for your shipping strategy in advance.

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Gift Card Purchases Up 414% as Americans Shift to ‘Buy Now, Shop Later’ Mindset

Retail TouchPoints

Gift cards are shaping up to be a holiday hero this season, as consumers and retailers continue to grapple with supply and shipping issues. Supply chain logistics and the lack of workers have created unprecedented shipping delays. That growth has already begun, with ecommerce gift cards accounting for 29.8%

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