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
Coronavirus Service Update
Last Updated This is the daily bulletin update relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact it is having on us and our partner carriers for domestic and international services. We are continuously monitoring the situation and will share with you our latest status and that of the carriers. Please see below for today’s
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update
Green Fulfilment has been closely monitoring the Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation and following the advice issued by HM Government and Public Health Scotland (PHS). We can confirm that a number of precautionary steps have already been taken to protect our people and the service we provide. These measures include: • Issuing a clear travel