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The Complete Comparison Guide Between Your 3 Ecommerce Fulfillment Options: Drop-Shipping, 3PL or Self-Fulfillment

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While small businesses can often manage their inventory , packing, and shipping , as the operation scales up, additional support is needed and beneficial. In this guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about three of the most popular strategies: Drop-shipping. Order management. Customer communication. Self-fulfillment.

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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

Retail TouchPoints

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. and then made sure everyone knew about it with a spot in advertising’s biggest game, the Super Bowl. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve.

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Holiday Schedule 2023: Marketing Calendar and Shipping Deadlines

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Thus, in this blog, we’ll explore why early preparation is necessary and in order to help you get started, provide you with a comprehensive holiday schedule in the form of a marketing calendar and information on shipping deadlines for the 2023 season. Building excitement and anticipation among your customers takes time.

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Holiday Season Marketing Calendar and Shipping Deadlines [2021]

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As a retailer, getting holiday spend insights is just one-half of the game. The other is being aware of the important dates and deadlines associated with shipping carriers and important eCommerce events. Read on to get access to all the critical data you need to plan your marketing game this holiday season. UPS Holiday Schedule.

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Shining a Light on a Growing Ecommerce Threat: Chargeback Fraud

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Experts report that chargebacks will cost merchants over $100 billion in 2023, and false claims and abuse of the chargeback process are a growing threat to merchants. Still, the cost of chargeback fraud is simply too high to ignore. For every $100 in chargebacks, your true chargeback cost is $240.

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ShipBob vs Deliverr: Choosing the Best Ecommerce Shipping Option in 2020

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Love it or hate it, shipping is an essential element to any ecommerce operation, and when done well, it's another opportunity to wow your customers. In the era of Amazon Prime, consumers now expect reliable and exceedingly fast shipping times. This is why engaging a reliable fulfillment solution is imperative. Read on to find out!

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5 Hard Truths about Shipping with FedEx & UPS This Holiday Season [2020]

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The COVID-19 pandemic’s far-reaching effects have weighed heavily on the operational capabilities of shipping carriers and their employees alike. Not to forget that the Holiday shipping is already like tiptoeing around landmines. All points of the supply chain have been restricted due to the impact of COVID-19.