E-Commerce Insights Archives

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Ecommerce Surges as Consumers Stay at Home During COVID-19 Outbreak

Spring 2020 will go down in history as one of the most trying times for Americans and for people around the world. The COVID-19 outbreak has forced employees to work…

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The Amazon Effect: How to Compete in Today’s E-Commerce Market

The convenience and ease of the Amazon’s shopping experience is setting new industry standards for ecommerce. According to a recent study by ShipStation, 88% of consumers report that Amazon’s shipping…

Looking Ahead: Shipping Trends for 2020

The world of e-commerce is always evolving, largely based on consumer demand, technological advancements, cost, and efficiency. With these changes come direct consequences on the ways we ship. There’s a…

ShipEngine Performance During Cyber Monday and Holiday Rush

Cyber Monday Retrospective: How ShipEngine Powers Your Business Through the Holiday Rush

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the most important e-commerce days of the year, with sales topping more than $14 billion in 2018 alone. And, online spend for…

How the US’s Possible Departure From the Universal Postal Union Will Impact Sellers

Update: After this article was posted, the United States reached a deal to remain in the Universal Postal Union. This is good news for U.S.-based e-commerce businesses and businesses around…

Build vs. Buy a USPS Shipping Integration (and Other Carrier Integrations)

So, you’re building an e-commerce store or platform, and you’re dreaming of traffic, transactions and a revenue line trending upward. But first you need to make some decisions, including what…