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Direct-to-consumer brands be aware! "Box costs increased 22% year over year."

Corrugated boxes have never been more in demand or more expensive - News Net Daily It wasn't just you. Americans consumed more corrugated cardboard boxes than ever last year. Door-to-

"Mailing industry experts have warned that substantial service cuts could drive away business and worsen the Postal Service’s."

USPS chief DeJoy said to cut post office hours, lengthen delivery times in 10-year plan The postmaster general is expected to announce his long-awaited strategic initiative Tuesday, one that is expected to raise prices and diminish delivery standards.

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“FedEx warns that peak surcharges will be “the new normal,” as it doesn't expect e-commerce volume to slow any time soon.”

FedEx announces Ground, Express surcharges beginning February, citing high volume The announcement of new surcharges highlights how much FedEx plans to rely on these fees to manage its network moving forward.

“As online shopping surges the company strikes new partnerships with companies like TikTok and Walmart.”

Shopify is “arming the rebels” against Amazon Now the second-largest e-commerce platform in the US, Shopify doesn’t bill itself as a direct competitor to Amazon, but it happily promotes itself as a counterbalance at least.

The uptick in e-commerce has exacerbated consumer behaviors that generate returns, such as “bracketing,” which happens when a shopper orders multiple sizes of an item with the plan to only keep the best-fitting.

UPS expects to break weekly returns record with nearly 9M returns The uptick in e-commerce brought on by the pandemic has exacerbated consumer behaviors that generate returns.

The new service, called "Carrier Pickup by FedEx," allows customers to initiate the return process on Walmart's website or app, schedule a date for pickup and print a label.

Walmart is attempting to solve one of the biggest pain-points of online shopping Walmart is attempting to solve one of the biggest pain-points of online shopping — the dreaded return — with a new service.

"Many retailers are expected to rely on 3PLs after the holidays to help handle the expected surge in reverse logistics."

CBRE: Holiday sales expected to generate $70.5B in returns The capacity constraints 3PLs are facing during peak season have been widely reported, but expanded networks are expected to benefit retailers when it comes time to process returns through warehouse networks.

With the COVID-19 pandemic driving consumers towards e-commerce, FedEx has said that it is prepared to handle the increase in parcel shipments thanks to its investments in optimization and automation.

FedEx to acquire ShopRunner The deal, which aims to help the carrier expand its e-commerce capabilities, is expected to close by the end of the year.

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“Experts say the rapid shift to digital shopping this year, sparked by the pandemic, forced retailers to innovate in a few months what may otherwise have taken years.”

E-Commerce Startups Spy Opportunity As Retailers Brace For ‘Peak On Top Of a Peak’ Online Black Friday This Year The digital nature of this year’s Black Friday has many brands selling to customers in ways they may never have before.

New Trend: Ship home-made and hand-crafted items and share the warmth of the season during these uncertain times.

A Virtual Thanksgiving Dinner Is The Best Way To Celebrate Family And Show Gratitude This Year The holidays are here, and, like much of 2020, they are going to feel and look a lot different this year.