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Wayfair Launches Paid Loyalty Program Offering 5% Rewards and Free Shipping

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Benefits include 5% back in rewards across Wayfair and its specialty and luxury brands, AllModern, Birch Land, Joss & Main and Perigold , as well as free shipping regardless of order size; both of these features are subject to some restrictions.

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E-Commerce Holiday Shipping: Balancing Cost And Reliability

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The truth of shipping becoming a defining factor in the customer experience, especially during the holidays cannot be stressed enough. With an overwhelming surge in orders and inevitable delivery issues, success in terms of holiday shipping is dictated by balancing managing costs and ensuring reliability. Here’s how: 1.

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ShipBob vs Shippo: Which One’s Better for Ecommerce Shipping in 2025?

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If you’re running an online shop and want smoother, faster, and more cost-effective shipping — this breakdown is for you. Best for Fulfilment: ShipBob The Winner: ShipBob ShipBob is more than a shipping service — it’s a full-service third-party logistics provider (3PL). It's not a fulfilment service — it's a shipping management tool.

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2024 Holiday Shipping Guide: Deadlines, Surcharges, and Smart Strategies for E-commerce Businesses in the US and Canada

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So, in this blog, we’ve covered a comprehensive holiday schedule in the form of information on shipping deadlines and peak season surcharges for the 2024 season. The holiday shopping rush can turn out to be overwhelming, leading to issues like shipping delays, inventory shortages, customer service overload, and so much more.

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The Ultimate Small Business E-Commerce Fulfillment Guide & Checklist

From building a carrier strategy to addressing the inevitable returns rush, Shippo’s "How to Prep for Peak Season Shipping" covers everything you need to implement the right fulfillment plan for your e-commerce business this season.

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What Is BigCommerce Shipping Insurance and Why Your Store Needs It

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With shipping insurance, you can get a financial safety net and enjoy peace of mind without constantly worrying about your shipments getting lost, damaged, or stolen. Let’s take a deep dive into BigCommerce shipping insurance, its benefits, and how you can set it up. This is why you need shipping insurance.

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What Is BigCommerce Shipping Insurance and Why Your Store Needs It

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With shipping insurance, you can get a financial safety net and enjoy peace of mind without constantly worrying about your shipments getting lost, damaged, or stolen. Let’s take a deep dive into BigCommerce shipping insurance, its benefits, and how you can set it up. This is why you need shipping insurance.

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The Ultimate E-commerce Shipping Report For Small Businesses In 2023

Inflation, cost of shipping, and changes in consumer spending are some of the biggest challenges online merchants face today. Get a thorough analysis of these trends, current customer behavior, and more in Shippo’s latest “2023 State of Shipping Report."

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Help your customers feel the love with shipping and fulfillment optimization

Help your customers feel the love with shipping and fulfillment optimization

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Delight Customers, Reduce Costs, and Drive Profits With Xparcel from RSL

E-commerce businesses depend on reliable shipping to keep their customers happy. But all too often, shipping costs become prohibitive, eating into profit margins. For this reason, businesses choose Rakuten Super Logistics for their e-commerce third party logistics, order fulfillment, and shipping solutions.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical.

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4 Best Practices for Ensuring Success in International Markets Ahead of Peak Season

Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected penalties. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks.

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5 Steps to Omnichannel E-Commerce Success

Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.

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Bridging the Online and Offline: How to Apply Product Thinking to Expanding Your eCommerce Business

Speaker: John Cutler, Product Evangelist and Coach at Amplitude

Companies have to develop new muscles, challenge their existing biases, and “learn as fast as they ship.”. The reality is that with the new wave of digital considerations, navigating expansion can be a tricky subject. In this session, you will learn: How to shift your ecommerce strategy to encompass a more product-based ideology.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for everyday products. Prepare your team to navigate seasonal peaks and meet specialized delivery expectations without missing a beat.