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What is a Delivery Area Surcharge? Most shipping carriers charge additional fees called assessorial or surcharges to account for packages that have additional costs to handle. One of the most common of these surcharges is...
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Unveiling GS1: Revolutionizing Retail Through Standardization
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, where efficiency and accuracy are paramount, understanding and implementing standardized business practices is key. One such standard that plays a crucial role in the retail industry is GS1, or...
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Denver Fulfillment Center: 5 Reasons for Choosing the Mile-High City for your eCommerce Fulfillment
5 Logistics’, a Denver fulfillment center, main headquarters is located just 8 miles outside of the vibrant Denver-Metro area – a city that boasts breathtaking mountain views, a lively music scene, and a culinary landscape...
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Route Insurance: A Brief Overview of Preventing Inevitable Shipping Losses
Let's talk about Route Insurance - what is it and why it matters. Online shopping has become a part of our daily routine. With the convenience of shopping from the comfort of your own home,...
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Protecting Your eCommerce Business from Fraudulent Transactions Using Fraud Prevention Apps & Basic Protocols
As eCommerce business continues to grow, so does the frequency of fraudulent transactions. You can work to protect your business by using fraud prevention apps and basic protocols. Fraudulent transactions can cause significant losses for...
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Boost Your eCommerce Marketing Communication Flows with Klaviyo
Are you struggling to connect with your customers and drive more sales on your eCommerce store? Have you considered using an email or SMS marketing automation tool to streamline your eCommerce marketing communication flows, but...
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FedEx Picture Proof of Delivery
The much-anticipated announcement was made on July 22nd, 2022 — FedEx picture proof of deliveries on recipients’ doorsteps will soon begin nationwide. The new service is called Picture Perfect Delivery and customers will not be...
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Faire Marketplace: A Great Add-On for DTC Businesses
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace based in San Francisco that was created in 2017 with the mission of helping independent entrepreneurs realize their dreams and be able to successfully compete with larger competitors. Faire...
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Understanding Customs Duties and Taxes – International Shipments
When sending international shipments, it’s important to consider the effects that customs Duties & Taxes will have on the total landed cost of your shipments. Depending on the commodity being shipped and the destination it’s...
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Recharge – The Subscription Management App of Choice for eCommerce
In 2014, an entrepreneur named Oisin O’Connor launched Recharge which offers a subscription management service for shopping cart marketplaces and gives eCommerce merchants the ability to launch and scale subscription programs. Recharge not only makes...
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