Shipping Strategies: Page 4
UPS Slammed By a Different Holiday Season Mess-Up
The shipping company cuts its profit forecast, blaming the cost of extra measures it took to ensure deliveries were on time during the 2014 holiday season, and hinted it would start charging retailers more.
How Shyp Is Shaking Up the Process of Mailing Packages
The San Francisco-based startup picks up unpackaged items from customers, boxes them and ships them through major carriers and the USPS.
The Postal Service Emerges as Shipping Powerhouse for Small Businesses
An old competitor to UPS and FedEx has stepped up to deliver America's packages, leveraging technology and adjusting pricing.
France's Postal Service is Experimenting with Drone Mail Delivery
LaPoste could beat Amazon and Google to the punch.
Implement These 5 Strategies to Avoid Holiday Shipping Snafus
Even if you didn't have any problems last year, it's a good idea to prepare and keep customers happy.
Planning a Subscription Business? Here Are 3 Tips to Streamline Shipping
Ways to sidestep the serious shipping challenges in ecommerce subscription businesses.
Postal Service Approved to Deliver San Francisco's Groceries
The U.S. Postal Service got the go-ahead for a market test in San Francisco to deliver groceries in the early morning hours.
3 Ways to Be More Savvy About Free Shipping
Used strategically, free shipping can be a valuable marketing tool to influence customers and increase sales.
3 Ways Outsourced Shipping and Logistics Can Speed Entry to Global Markets
Your product may be ready for the world long before your shipping operation is ready to deliver it. The expertise you need is available, for hire.
UPS Ups Its Shipping Game
UPS just launched a service in the U.S. where customers can have packages delivered to a local grocery store, pharmacy or convenience shop.
To Beat Ecommerce Rivals, Know Your Shipping Options
By asking yourself these five questions, you can better understand what your company needs and how to stay competitive.
Streamlining Returns: 4 Ways to Simplify the Process
Customer-friendly return policies help make these transactions easier for everyone involved.
FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service: Where Shipping Rates Are Headed
FedEx and UPS are looking ahead to a busy holiday season as ecommerce thrives.
Automate and Delegate: 3 Ways to Streamline Ecommerce Shipping
Face it: You can only box orders on your kitchen table for so long. These solutions can help you streamline your shipping needs.
Boost Your Brand by Taking the Cost and Hassle Out of Shipping
Customers buy more to get free shipping and buy again if their order arrives promptly. Great order processing is great marketing strategy.