Returns management relates to the entire process of customers returning products and this is an important part of the e-Commerce process. Why is Returns Management Important? In a sustainable supply chain, product returns are inevitable. In fact, most UK fulfilment services experts believe that for every ten products that are
The Latest News on Shopify
Canadian multinational e-commerce company Shopify Inc, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario has announced that it will acquire Deliverr, a San Francisco, California-based e-commerce fulfilment startup, for $2.1 billion in cash and stock. The deal is the largest acquisition in Shopify’s history and Deliverr will combine with Shopify Fulfilment Network (SFN), Shopify’s
World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day, 8th June. This is a day to celebrate the ocean and to raise awareness about ethical and sustainable ways to use its resources. The theme for World Oceans Day 2022 is “Life and livelihoods: ethical and sustainable ways to use the ocean’s resources.” According to the United
ebay’s Imperfects
An interesting development from eBay as they announce that new and slightly defective goods will be spotlighted with more than 100 high-street and high-end fashion brands including North Face, Off White, Puma, Fila, and Timberland taking part in their new Imperfects initiative launched earlier this month. The sustainable move is
What’s the score with Etsy these days?
Thousands of Etsy sellers recently shut up shop to protest against a rise in fees made by the online marketplace for independent artists, vintage sellers and craftspeople. On April 11th, thousands of Etsy shops began suspending sales for over a week, and activists asked customers to follow suit, with 84,000+ signatures supporting the
The Plastic Packaging Tax
What does the Plastic Packaging Tax means for your business? As of the first of April, the Plastic Packaging Tax applies to finished plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into, the UK where the plastic used in its manufacture is less than 30% recycled at a cost of £200 per
Key Dates for Retail in 2022 – 2nd Quarter
We’ve put together a list of the retail highlights of the year, this is when our staffing levels are at their highest. 1st May and Wedding season begins Get your fascinator out of its box and dust off your kilt or morning suit, as it’s that time of year when
Key Dates for Retail Online – 1st Quarter
We’ve put together a handy guide for key retail dates for eCommerce businesses in 2022. There are so many, here are some of the highlights. 1st February – Chinese New Year 2022 is the Year of the Tiger and this symbol of strength brings a strong opportunity to reach the
Good News from Tesco, Bad News for Sainsbury’s
Plastic packaging is in the news pretty much every week and we are committed to reducing our reliance on single-use plastic packaging. We make sure we keep tabs on the news in our industry and it’s interesting to us that Tesco has set a new target for suppliers to move
Do You Have a Subscription Box Business?
The UK subscription box market is forecast to grow by 72% by the end of 2022, according to a report by Royal Mail on the UK Subscription Box Boom. The market is forecast to be valued at £1 billion by 2022, compared to £583 million estimated spend in 2017. This
