It is a carrier market after post-COVID-19. When the 2020 outbreak began, the carriers were unprepared for the peak increase. Imagine shipping peaks like a treadmill. Fitness guru or not, we will want to start at a slow yet increasing pace. You may step to the opposites side of the treadmill or stand directly on …
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USPS First-Class Package Service The USPS First-Class Package Service is back in the sights of cost savings. Last year, the USPS hinted at slowing down this service by removing it from the air network, but never really followed through. Once again, this is poised to roll out next month. The change could impact up to …
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In one survey of 2,500 U.S. consumers, it was discovered that more than anything, consumers who are shopping online want quick delivery — at affordable rates. In fact, they discovered that 64.3% of respondents ranked cost as the most important factor related to shipping, followed by speed. What’s more? 93% percent of consumers are more …
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In one poll of 2,500 U.S. consumers, researchers discovered that the top two concerns regarding shipping are speed and cost. It’s no secret that consumers want fast, affordable delivery. In this same poll, only 7.5 percent of shoppers reported that they didn’t factor shipping dates into their purchasing decisions. When speed and price are a …
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eCommerce and retail fulfillment can make all the difference in how brands serve their customers—and in your sales. It can even impact whether or not consumers actually make a purchase. In fact, according to Big Commerce: 61 percent of consumers will abandon their cart if they discover that the fees for shipping and taxes are …
Those wondering whether the unprecedented levels of Christmastime eCommerce spending in 2020 were a fluke need only to look at the early reports coming out of the 2021 holiday shopping season to understand the future of peak season eCommerce shopping. eCommerce in 2021 continued the impressive online retail surge seen in 2020. While overall holiday …
In 2019, First Insight conducted a subscription box survey. Featured in Forbes and USA Today, the statistics immediately grabbed brands attention: 31% of Millennials were already subscribed to a subscription box, while another 38% debated signing up in the next 6-months. 8% of Baby Boomers subscribed, and 22% wanted to sign up within the same …
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It is a carrier market after post-COVID-19. When the 2020 outbreak began, the carriers were unprepared for the peak increase. Imagine shipping peaks like a treadmill. Fitness guru or not, we will want to start at a slow yet increasing pace. You may step to the opposites side of the treadmill or stand directly on …
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