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Solved: The 5 Biggest Shipping Challenges Facing British Ecommerce Businesses Today

Todd Greenbaum — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:33:27 +0000

Running a successful ecommerce business in Britain today is a constant balancing act. The challenges are considerable: managing stock, dealing with rising costs, navigating the complex world of shipping, and juggling various applications and software, many of which have overlapping functionalities. Let’s look at some of the most common hurdles UK ecommerce businesses encounter, and […]

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ShipStation and X-Cart Q&A: Solving Common Auto Parts Shipping Challenges

Addie Yeats — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:20:47 +0000

Industry leaders often ask how our shipping optimization products solve their specific challenges. To explore this for the automotive sector, we sat down with Brandon Checketts, CEO of X-Cart, an ecommerce platform for auto parts retailers, and Maia Tarver, Senior Product Manager of ShipStation, a shipping solution for merchants of all sizes. Auto parts fulfillment […]

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Refunds vs. Exchanges: How to Turn Product Returns into a Powerful Retention Tool

Todd Greenbaum — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:29:50 +0000

Product returns are unavoidable in ecommerce. But how you handle them is what separates a one-time buyer from a lifelong customer. Today, a convenient return policy isn’t a perk; it’s the price of entry. Consider this: nearly 70% of shoppers will jump to a competitor that offers easier returns—a sharp 25% increase from last year. […]

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8 Order Fulfillment Best Practices

Candace Barnette — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000

When you think about optimizing order fulfillment, you might imagine finding more efficient picking, packing, and shipping strategies. But fulfillment is about more than just efficiency. As one panelist put it during our recent Innovation Delivered session, “Fulfillment is really the business of expectations management.” How to improve your return fulfillment process Even the best-run […]

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Why Business Automation Isn’t Optional in 2026

Candace Barnette — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:02:29 +0000

The companies that will thrive in 2026 have one thing in common: they’re automating the time-drains holding others back. Business automation uses technology to handle repetitive tasks automatically—without human intervention—so your team can focus on higher-value work. Your ecommerce team spends precious hours every week on tasks that could run automatically: order fulfillment, rate comparisons, […]

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Six-Digit HS Code Now Required for International Shipments

Chris Worley — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:01:18 +0000

Beginning September 1, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service will require all international commercial shipments to include a six-digit Harmonized System (HS) code on customs declarations. While USPS is one of the first to set a deadline, this change reflects a broader push from destination countries to enforce HS code requirements across all carriers. To avoid […]

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Going Global with ShipStation x DHL Express: How to Tap into the European Market for Growth

Madison Unruh — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:26:55 +0000

For online businesses, going global isn’t just a big dream—it’s a smart move for long-termgrowth. We’re talking about unlocking tons of new customers, boosting sales, and making yourbusiness stronger against local market shifts. And when it comes to opportunity, Europe is amassive one. With a huge, eager to buy customer base and booming ecommerce, selling […]

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De Minimis Exemption Ends for All Countries

Todd Greenbaum — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:19:53 +0000

UPDATE: October 1, 2025 Subscribe to our Status Page for specific carrier updates. Things continue to evolve regarding duties and taxes on imported goods to the United States. The de minimis exemption, Section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930, for low-cost goods shipped from all countries (excluding Canada and Mexico) will end at the […]

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From Order to Outcome: Building Scalable Fulfillment Operations That Drive Growth

Candace Barnette — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:39:37 +0000

Your customer experience is dialed in—attractive storefront, easy checkout, steady orders. So why does fulfillment still feel like you’re putting out fires? You’re experiencing the scaling paradox that catches most growing businesses off-guard. The approach that works for 50 orders per month starts breaking down at 500 orders per month. As businesses grow, their fulfillment […]

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