How Is Dimensional Weight Pricing Being Addressed 9 Months Later?
Nine months into the new world of dimensional weight pricing for smaller parcels, what are merchant shippers doing to address the increased costs?
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Free Shipping Can Feel Like an Imperative, But It’s Not
While free shipping was originally a marketing promotion used by large online resellers, many merchants now view it as an inevitable cost of business.
UPS Announces 2016 General Rate Increase of 4.9% to 5.2%
Effective December 28, UPS Ground rates and accessorial charges will increase by an average net 4.9%, and UPS Air and International services and accessorials, including UPS Air Freight rates within and between the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, will increase an average net 5.2%.
USPS Raising Shipping Services Rates 9.5% After Holiday Season
The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of proposed price changes for its Shipping Services products to take effect next year, following the conclusion of … Continue Reading →
Pottery Barn, West Elm Already Giving Holiday Shipping Cutoffs
You might be buying pumpkin spice spice, but holiday prep is here for major retailers, with Pottery Barn and West Elm giving their holiday shipping cutoffs.
Inventory Systems, Availability Key to Serving Omnichannel Shoppers
Battling Amazon and customer expectations are major challenges, but supply chain and infrastructure are the real elephants in the room. How do you fix it?
Shipping Options, Especially Free, Continue to Delight Shoppers, Survey Finds
Offering consumers different holiday shipping options is key this holiday season, while free shipping still trumps fast, according to a new survey.
3 Ways to Avoid Holiday Shipping Disasters
The holiday shipping peak is always difficult to handle no matter how established your business. So plan ahead and take the necessary precautions.
FedEx Raises Some Shipping Rates Ahead of Peak
FedEx has announced a number of rate changes, some of which will take place in January while others will take effect Nov. 2, ahead of the holiday rush.
FedEx Grows Profit but Misses Analyst Forecast, Lowers Outlook
FedEx grew Q1 revenue and earnings but missed analyst forecasts, and lowered its fiscal 2016 outlook. Weak global conditions and currency issues were cited.