We made our predictions for 2020. Most are positive trends that you’re just going to want to keep an eye on. But, in the world of eCommerce, there can always be surprises. And we think some might just disrupt your strategic plan this year. So what are we predicting to be the biggest disruptors
The eCommerce shipping war heats up further, and this time Amazon is turning the tables on FedEx after an announcement last year that FedEx would cancel their contract with the eCommerce giant. We’ve been covering the story as it emerges, and you can get up to speed on the history of the conflict with two
eCommerce 2019 Holiday Sales Wrap Up, Mobile Leads The Way Again eCommerce trends in 2019 saw brands enjoying a record holiday sales season again this year, with many retailers dependent on the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas for as much as 40% of their annual sales. The results are encouraging (and perhaps a bit surprising,
Should you care about catalogs? (YES!) Aren't they a thing of the past? (NO!) Did You Know that Amazon Just Mailed out a Toy Catalog? Yes, this year Amazon mailed toy and fashion catalogs. The question is...does this seem odd to Amazon’s millions of customers and competitors? Perhaps, but the fact is, this is the
The holidays are here! This week kicks off the first of several eCommerce events you don't want to miss out on. Take note of the shopping days shoppers wait all year for. Are you ready? Questions about how to up your eCommerce game in 2020? Learn more about Freestyle Solutions and M.O.M. - Mutlichannel
We're officially in the throws of eCommerce holiday sales season, so we thought we'd provide some final thoughts to help you finish getting ready. Check out a few of the articles we love this year - give them a quick read to tie up all of those troubling loose eCommerce holiday ends. Our favorite
This week's #TBT touches on the dreaded holiday returns. If not prepared, returns after the holiday season can be a hassle and a headache for eCommerce brands (and brick and mortars, too). Learn how to get a working system in place so you can come out ahead after all those returns start piling in. Learn
There are a lot of lists floating around this time of year that tell you how to prepare for the holiday sales season - we've even written several of them - check out: Get Ready for the Holidays! How to Reduce Mistakes & Save Money with a WMS 3 Ways to Successfully Offer FREE SHIPPING
You may have a rocking product, and sales might be great. But if you don’t have a powerful order management system (OMS), you’re probably like thousands of other businesses right now, struggling to keep up and unable to grow. How do you know when it’s time to take the next step? Why should you even
For multichannel and eCommerce brands, seasonal surges are expected, even appreciated, during the busy holiday months. And while they're anticipated, all too often we find ourselves not ready, and we end up in warehouse overload. The holidays mean: new products are promoted, volume increases and seasonal-sales result in inventory flying off the shelves. Quick question: