For a small- or medium-sized e-retailer, shipping costs play a large role in overall profitability. A shipping increase, such as the GRI increase of about 5% just announced by UPS for next year, can have an impact on a small organization’s bottom line. Businesses that...
Whether your company is a start-up or established subscription box business, you want to make sure you are doing everything possible to be successful. The following list has tips every subscription box company should consider: Great Packaging The packaging you choose for your subscription box helps to drive...
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Online customers are continually expecting more delivery options when purchasing from an e-retailer. This is a trend sure to continue into 2017. Customers want merchandise to be shipped quickly and at a low (or free) cost, and retailers are trying their best to meet these...
Any manufacturing company shipping to a big box retailer can incur additional costs called chargebacks for errors such as missed delivery deadlines, incorrect package labeling, and paperwork mistakes. Because delivery specifications vary by retailer, manufacturers often have a hard time complying with all the rules,...
Managing inventory is important to every online retailer, no matter the size of your company. Failing to control inventory correctly leads to a lot of expensive problems - like having too many of items you cannot sell or not having enough of the products your...
Shipping is a big expense for every subscription box company and is especially important to think about as you are first starting out. However, even established subscription box companies can benefit from evaluating their own shipping patterns and requirements on a regular basis. It's a...
The boom in internet shopping over the last decade has caused a massive overhaul in the retail industry, resulting in changes in how retailers handle their return policy. For any retailer, optimizing their customer returns has become a critical component in remaining competitive against other...
All companies use data to create strategies, make important decisions, and set goals for the business. A good data management process will help companies to align strategies and identify areas of growth. And in today’s competitive environment, being able to make those decisions before the...
There is no question that when it comes to buying online, consumer expectations have changed a lot. Just a few years ago it was normal for fulfillment and delivery of an online order to take ten days or more. Having to pay “extra” for shipping...