shipping costs

Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. But…

Next Phase of Wish Turnaround to Focus on Reducing Shipping Costs

As discount shopping app Wish continues its comeback effort, parent company ContextLogic outlined its plans for 2023 at a summit for its…

High Shipping Costs Push 59% Of Shoppers Toward In-Store Purchases

A new survey reveals a major disconnect between retailers and consumers about the perceived value of shipping services: two thirds (66%) of…

Winning The Last Mile: Controlling Costs While Satisfying Consumers

The “last mile” of retail — fulfillment, delivery, returns and post-purchase services — has become the latest competitive arena for winning sales…

39 Million U.S. Consumers May Be Shopping Globally

E-Commerce has the ability to bring the world’s products to your doorstep, and more than three quarters (77%) of U.S. consumers have…

EasyPost CEO: Reliability Trumps Shipping Speed For Consumers

As the 2015 holiday season concludes, retailers can now cool off from what was one of their heftiest tasks of the year:…

Return Saver Eliminates Return Cost Concerns

For online shoppers, returning products can be a daunting and inconvenient experience. Not only do they have to go through the process…

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