It can be easy to overlook the need to prep for holiday returns in the ongoing packaging and shipping madness. However, with shoppers sending millions of packages back to companies in the coming months, it’s a reality that can sneak […]
Modern 3PLs like Red Stag Fulfillment often emphasize the fulfillment technology we have available. These tools ensure that we’re working efficiently and accurately while making it easier for you to share, manage, and analyze order data. Fulfillment technology is deeply […]
For many, the holiday season is a wonderful high, with sales going through the roof thanks to seasonal buyers. However, like Christmas Day when you’re full of turkey and all the presents have been opened, the aftermath can be uncomfortable […]
ECommerce owners and managers like you are staring at their growing list of orders for peak season 2021, hoping that they’ll be able to ship it all on time. But, if you’re limited to just a single carrier or service […]
The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas account for 20% of all retail sales, on average, so holiday 3PL fulfillment company performance can make or break your eCommerce business. If your products make good gifts, the holidays might be even more […]
Every year, retailers pace nervously like racehorses at the starting gate as they wait for the holiday gift-buying season to begin “officially” on the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday earned its name because it is the day of the year […]
Your holiday shoppers have become savvy, and many have their own shipping expectations for this year, but do they match your reality? Your business should take charge and explain what you’re seeing so that customers have the right idea in […]
Carrier peak charges are making a rushed holiday season even more stressful for some eCommerce stores. These fees coincide with most companies’ best sales opportunities and may make you worry about overall profitability. Thankfully, these fees typically end, and now […]
The years between 2010 and 2020 were marked by remarkable change, not the least of which was astonishing eCommerce growth. In that span of time, the industry has developed from early stages into an essential part of worldwide retail. ECommerce […]
Every eCommerce company has one inventory question on its lips: should we order more stock and risk having extra, or keep things steady and risk running out as Q4 approaches? It’s going to be the defining question for the rest […]
The types of items you can order online seem limitless. While most eCommerce packages still weigh in at a pound or less, the upper limit for bigger items keeps expanding. It’s now commonplace for consumers to shop for mattresses, large […]
The eCommerce distribution system is never static, as new technologies cause fundamental changes in how distribution works. Societal disruptions, like those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, can also lead to changes in the way producers and supply chain managers handle […]
