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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 Shopify Integration Success Stories: 10 Merchants Share Their Results

Candace Barnette — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:11:31 +0000

When Amanda Eddy admits she “almost rarely” goes into her main Shopify dashboard anymore, she’s revealing something profound about modern ecommerce operations. The growth challenge: When success creates new problems Every morning at Amanda Deer Jewelry’s Austin studio, the team used to start their day the way most successful Shopify merchants do—with a growing list […]

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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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The Shipping Smackdown: Where Hot Wings Meet Hot Takes

Rick Watson — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:18:33 +0000

In Austin, Rick Watson (RMW Commerce) and Nate Skiver (LPF Spend Management) joined Auctane’s Chris Worley for a four-wing gauntlet. Each wing hotter than the last. Each question spicier than the menu. By the end, we weren’t sure if the tears were from ghost peppers or the state of retail logistics. You can tell a […]

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Carrier Flexibility is the New Competitive Edge

Todd Greenbaum — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:07:58 +0000

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that shipping challenges are inevitable and often feel endless. From peak season volume surges and carrier capacity crunches, to geopolitical issues and rate volatility, shipping failures and disruptions are unfortunately consistent features of the delivery process. Now more than ever, businesses need a resilient shipping […]

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International Shipping for Small Businesses: How to Navigate Tariff Changes and Shipping Disruptions

Todd Greenbaum — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:38:26 +0000

Despite recent advancements in logistics and shipping technologies, international shipping for small businesses remains complex. The rise of the convenience economy and online shopping has heralded the shift from a “carrier handles everything” mentality to “merchants must be proactively thinking.” Whether you’re worried about the end of the de minimis exemption in the U.S., counter-tariffs […]

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Should You Choose A Single-Carrier or Multi-Carrier Shipping Strategy?

Sarah Tyler — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:14:00 +0000

Your shipping strategy is more than just logistics—it’s a fundamental business decision that shapes your customer experience, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. With rising customer expectations and increasing market pressures, ecommerce businesses choosing between single-carrier and multi-carrier approaches has never been more critical. Let’s dive into both strategies to help you determine which approach will […]

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No, Your Goal Should Not Be “Omni-channel” (And What You Should Focus on Instead)

Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:31:07 +0000

I had the pleasure of joining ShipStation’s Innovation Delivered virtual summit, discussing commerce strategy alongside some brilliant minds in the industry. One thing I said that seemed to resonate (and maybe ruffle a few feathers) was this: I recommend against omni-channel thinking. Now, before you write me off completely, let me explain. The Problem With […]

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Cross-Border Ecommerce Made Easy: Leveraging Technology for Seamless Expansion

Juliyana Fridline — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:08:00 +0000

Expanding into international markets used to be a logistical nightmare, with sky-high costs and complex requirements, from localizing offerings to compliance with local laws. However, advancements in online retail technology have made cross-border ecommerce easier and more accessible than ever. In November 2024, we set out to conduct one of the largest surveys into the […]

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