Multichannel Merchant Week In Review The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week

week of 10/26/2018
UPU Fast-Tracking Rate Review After Trump Pullout Threat
The Universal Postal Union (UPU), a hitherto quiet backwater that sets global cross-border mail and parcel rates, now plans to fast-track review of rate changes after President Trump last week threatened to pull out of the UPU accord, according to the Wall Street Journal.…»
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Over 60% of U.S. Retailers Would Consider Banning Serial Returners
Sixty-one percent of U.S. retailers said they would consider banning serial returners as Amazon has done to combat the growing wave brought on by over-generous policies, according to a new survey from UK ecommerce software firm Brightpearl. In the UK, 45% of retailers said they would consider doing so.…»
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2018 Holiday Spending Expected to Exceed $1.1 Trillion
Holiday spending in the U.S. this year is projected to exceed $1.1 trillion, up more than 5% from 2017, according to an annual consumer survey from Deloitte, with $128 billion coming from online sales, about a 20% increase. Here are the rest of the projections for the holiday shopping season. …»
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Study Finds U.S. Preference for Free Shipping Dropping Slightly
While the majority of U.S. consumers still favor free shipping over fast shipping, the figure has dropped from last year, according to a new study from Pitney Bowes, driven by millennials’ greater willingness to pay for expedited delivery.…»
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Target Blows Out Free Two-Day Delivery Ahead of the Holidays
In the never-ending pursuit of Amazon and seeking separation from other foes like Walmart, Target has announced the availability of same-day delivery in 46 states ahead of the peak holiday season from Thanksgiving through Christmas, while also eliminating its $35 order threshold for free two-day shipping as of Nov. 1.…»
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