What share of global retail sales is ecommerce? Ecommerce captured 20.1% of all retail sales worldwide in 2024, marking the first time online retail has crossed the 20% threshold globally. This figure represents a steady climb from 19.4% in 2023 and reflects the continued digital transformation of consumer shopping habits across all regions and demographics. … Read more

Evaluating potential 3PL partners is not easy. Finding the perfect fit goes beyond size and market share. It’s also about comparing the intangibles–like specialization and standards. Below are two lists of the biggest 3PL companies–in the U.S. and globally. We’ll give you a complete overview of the current market–from gross logistics revenue to scope of … Read more

Ecommerce can erase borders for sellers. But your online store is only open to the whole world if you have access to global fulfillment services. Because shipping ecommerce orders to other countries can involve complex paperwork, it’s a good idea to work with a 3PL rather than handling your own global order fulfillment process. The … Read more

The global supply chains many hoped would be in better shape this year will continue to struggle and may worsen due to Russia’s war against Ukraine and sanctions imposed against Russia. That’s the growing consensus from logistics and government experts across the world.  The war has cut off exports from Ukraine. Russian goods and raw … Read more

Your eCommerce fulfillment plan probably covers the most significant pain points for your business. It keeps your inventory management lean but uses demand forecasting to ensure that your most popular products are rarely backordered. You use national fulfillment center locations to get orders to your North American customers fast and reduce shipping costs. But, if … Read more

Are UPS Large Package Surcharges unexpectedly eating into your shipping budget? These hidden fees can exceed $330 per package, dramatically inflate your shipping costs, and disrupt your bottom line. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain: What the UPS Large Package Surcharge is How it’s calculated How much it costs How to avoid it and reduce … Read more

Kickstarter 3PL & fulfillment services When your Kickstarter campaign gets funded, you need a fulfillment partner that can handle the surge. Since 2013, we’ve been helping ecommerce brands deliver on their promises to customers—now we’re ready to power your Kickstarter campaign success. Same-day Kickstarter order fulfillment Easy Kickstarter integration Zero mistakes guaranteed or we pay … Read more

Operations Designed to Help Your Business Scale One 3PL for Shift4Shop store owners, with everything you need to manage your store and deliver for your customers Red Stag Fulfillment is your one-stop Shift4Shop fulfillment partner What makes a top Shift4Shop fulfillment warehouse? 01 An accurate, fast, and easy-to-manage integration 02 A 3PL with ecommerce DNA … Read more

Strategic alternatives to a 3PL in Los Angeles When choosing a third-party logistics provider, it doesn’t matter where you are. It matters where your customers are. If you fulfill orders from Los Angeles, many of your customers are likely far away. Deliveries to some parts of the country could take up to five days or … Read more

Trusted by the best in ecommerce Red Stag is built different than the typical order fulfillment 3PL  (and the ones you see advertising everywhere) Big enough to scale, small enough to care In 2012, our co-founders, who were ecommerce operators, were on their 3rd 3PL and struggling. Missed shipments, lost inventory, and unhappy customers. Being … Read more

Amazon’s Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP) program lets vendors display the Prime badge on their products while maintaining control of their fulfillment process. With Amazon’s third party sellers generating billions in annual sales, this program offers significant growth potential. But the strict delivery requirements and nationwide shipping mandates mean SFP isn’t right for every business. This guide … Read more

January 2026 Oversize/AHS Surcharge Impact Calculator Calculate how the January 2026 UPS/FedEx surcharge changes will impact your shipping costs