Brexit, Universal Postal Union Causing Cross-Border Ecommerce Uncertainty

| Tim Parry

The global shipping landscape may be disrupted this fall, depending on the outcome of two major geopolitical events, and cross-border ecommerce sellers need to brace themselves for the potential changes. Experts discuss the ramifications of both Brexit in the UK and a possible U.S. pullout from the Universal Postal Union (UPU).

Balancing Sustainability and Protection in Ecommerce Packaging

| Tim Parry

There are many factors that contribute to creating the ideal customer experience, with packaging being a critical component. In this special report by Multichannel Merchant, you’ll learn all of the ways retailers are making the environment a priority when it comes to their packaging strategy.

New Digital Fulfillment Strategies Help Meet Customer Expectations

| Tim Parry

Consumers want fast, free and transparent delivery, and they want to be kept in the loop each step of the way. Driven in large part by Amazon, a new level of service is influencing the buying decision. Download this report and find out why merchants need to invest in fulfillment technologies.

MCM Outlook 2017: Seismic Shopping Shifts Bring Evolution to Fulfillment

| Tim Parry

Shift happens. And right now, there’s a seismic shift in how U.S. consumers shop. After years of being told by ecommerce analysts and experts that “this is the Year of Mobile,” mobile commerce is finally here, and it’s taking the traditional retail model with it. Check out why mobile commerce is changing the way retailers are changing everything when it comes to fulfilling orders and communicating with customers.

7 Ways to Control Parcel Shipping Costs

| Tim Parry

Giant omnichannel players such as Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Pier 1 Imports and Target have lowered their free-shipping thresholds to better compete with Amazon. Here are how merchants of all sizes can look into their operations for ways to control their shipping costs.

8 Things You Need to Know About 2016 Holiday Season Shoppers

| Tim Parry

Cyber Weekend 2016 is just three weeks away. No doubt you’re fine-tuning your game-plan to attract holiday season shoppers, and there may certainly be a few new wrinkles to think about in the days to come. Based on a few surveys commissioned by ecommerce vendors, here’s a look at how consumers are saying they will shop during the 2016 holiday shopping season. Think of these results as you finalize your game-plans.

Don’t Lose Your Customer Because Your Retargeting is Bad

| Tim Parry

Retargeting is a great way to stay top of your customer’s mind. But bad retargeting restrains the relationship you have with your customer. Here’s a look at how one licensed sports apparel seller isn’t in sync with its customer or its inventory, and three things merchants can do to get retargeting done right.

Volusion Sells Mozu to Kibo

| Tim Parry

Volusion has sold Mozu, its enterprise-level ecommerce platform, to Kibo. With the sale, Volusion founder and CEO Kevin Sproles said he hopes to strengthen Volusion’s presence in the SMB ecommerce … Continue Reading →

Download | Improving the Delivery Experience with Transparent Customer Communication

| Tim Parry

With customer expectations rising, merchants are turning to personalized customer delivery for their next competitive advantage. Personalizing the delivery experience requires knowledge of the order and customer history to map to the best method of delivery. Download this report on improving your customer’s delivery experience and learn how to manage customer expectations and increase loyalty, why consumers want to be kept in the loop regarding shipping and delivery dates, how you can own the last-mile delivery experience this holiday season, and more.