Shipping

Amazon Expands Fresh Grocery Deliveries to Non-Prime Members
November 9, 2023 at 4:49 pm

Amazon.com is making Fresh grocery deliveries available to more non-Prime members. In an update on Thursday, Amazon said that itโ€™s expanding the offer to non-Prime subscribers in all U.S. states where Fresh orders are available for delivery and pickup. While Amazon previously only offered Fresh delivery to Prime customers, it opened up the service to non-Prime members in August.โ€ฆ

Unraveling the Illusion: The Hidden Costs and Dilemmas of 'Free Shipping' in E-Commerce
October 16, 2023 at 8:34 am

All of us are familiar with the phrase, "Nothing in life is free," (including lunch), but this sentiment truly resonates when examining the intricacies of free shipping in e-commerce. What if we changed the script on free shipping, viewing it not merely as a business maneuver, but instead as a catalyst for eco-conscious evolution? Itโ€ฆ

The Harsh Reality: When Retailers Face the Staggering Cost of Inaction for Their Transportation Fleets
October 11, 2023 at 3:56 pm

Every retailer with a well-run transportation fleet regularly reviews its operational and systematic data to identify key trends and opportunities to improve its overall efficiencies and the bottom line. However, with so much change taking place within the transportation and equipment finance industries, how can retailers be sure they're evolving and adapting in the rightโ€ฆ

Peak and Demand Surcharge Considerations for Your Holiday Shipping Matrix
September 26, 2023 at 1:00 pm

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will not raise pricing by applying a peak season surcharge this holiday season. Wait, what? 2023 will be the fourth peak season since COVID temporarily forced volume surges on the package carriers, and the carriers forced โ€œpeakโ€ surcharges on the shipping public. This year, however, the USPS is makingโ€ฆ

US Postal Service Won't Institute a Holiday Season Surcharge
September 21, 2023 at 4:43 pm

The U.S. Postal Service, fresh off several consecutive significant price hikes, will not include a surcharge this peak season for mailers and shippers sending items during the holidays. The announcement marks a departure from recent USPS strategy, which has increased its prices between early October and mid-January for the last few years. Postal management pointedโ€ฆ

Amazonโ€™s Reduced Packaging Plans Open Pandoraโ€™s Box
September 18, 2023 at 12:04 pm

While Amazon.com's impact on e-commerce is sizable, arguably one of the most impressive parts of the company has less to do with selling products and more about delivering them. In 2014, the company had a 0 percent logistics market share. As reported by Axios in 2020, just six years later, Amazonโ€™s logistics arm overtook FedExโ€ฆ

The Power of Shipping in the Age of Personalization
September 7, 2023 at 12:53 pm

In a world where customer experience (CX) is paramount, harnessing the power of personalized shipping can be a game-changer for retailers seeking to create lasting customer relationships. Todayโ€™s online shoppers consider the shipping experience to be a key component of their CX, with 90 percent of respondents stating that it accounts for at least halfโ€ฆ

Walmart, Wing Team Up to Provide Drone Delivery
August 28, 2023 at 4:32 pm

Walmart announced last week that it's teaming up with Wing, an on-demand drone delivery provider powered by Googleโ€™s parent company, Alphabet, to offer drone delivery from two stores in the Dallas metro area in the coming months. The move will enable the retail giant to deliver products to an additional 60,000 homes in under 30โ€ฆ

5 Key Questions Brands Should Ask Before Signing a 3PL for Fulfillment This Peak Season
August 23, 2023 at 1:03 pm

While holiday shopping sprees are still months away, itโ€™s prime time for brands to evaluate their fulfillment needs. Whether a brand is in the market for a new third-party logistics (3PL) partner or plans to bring on additional fulfillment support to manage peak season, itโ€™s critical they conduct their due diligence now. Before diving headโ€ฆ

Amazon Resumes Third-Party Shipping Service
August 21, 2023 at 5:40 pm

Amazon.com has revived its shipping service, paused during COVID-19's onset, competing with FedEx and UPS. Amazon Shipping lets sellers ship Amazon and external platform orders. Businesses must sell on Amazon to be eligible for the service. Amazon already provides shipping to merchants who use its storage and delivery service, Fulfillment by Amazon. Amazon Shipping allowsโ€ฆ