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At 26 days, this year’s holiday shopping season is the shortest one on record since 2019! Learn what to expect ⬇️

“Think of returns not as the end of the transaction but the start of the next one.” 🔥

In the world of e-commerce and logistics, silence can be golden. As Marc Bridge, Founder & CEO of At Present, puts it: “The less I hear the words ‘Shippo’ and ‘Onport’ in our weekly status meetings, the better you guys are doing and the integration is working. Shippo has continued to work seamlessly…and that is the best possible sign of its reliability as a shipping software.” In e-commerce, growth and operational excellence go hand-in-hand. That’s why reliable shipping software is key to scaling efficiently. By integrating Onport's next-gen marketplace and dropshipping platform powered by the Shippo API, At Present can efficiently manage complex operations, from product data to global shipping, ensuring an ideal experience for both customers and vendors. Check out the latest case study featuring Marc’s story—and learn how reliable shipping can help you keep your focus where it belongs. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/dsgP5y2g

Sales over Labor Day weekend gave us a sneak peek into what’s coming this holiday season for retail and e-commerce. Hint: It’s not just about the discounts anymore—consumer behavior and logistics are shifting, and brands need to pay attention. Here are three early reactions… 1️⃣ Early shopping momentum: Labor Day sales kicked off earlier than usual, with shoppers eager to score deals ahead of time. This suggests the holiday shopping rush could also begin sooner, pulling demand forward. In our own data, we saw a 34% increase in the number of orders received per Shippo customer this Labor Day weekend vs. 2023, and 14% more orders received per Shippo customer this Labor Day weekend vs. Memorial Day 2024 weekend. Consumers are continuing to shop! While inventory levels may already be locked in and arriving, the critical piece is where that inventory is staged. Perfecting where inventory sits ensures products are positioned closer to customers. And given perennial labor shortages, starting these preparations early will be key. 2️⃣ Logistics under pressure: The rise in BOPIS (Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store) and same-day delivery over Labor Day signals a challenging season for last-mile delivery. With last-mile networks likely to be pushed to their limits, brands—especially small and mid-sized businesses—should focus on building redundancies into their fulfillment plans. This means having backup delivery partners and flexible options to ensure smooth operations, even when the logistics landscape becomes chaotic. 3️⃣ Returns—they're coming: As e-commerce sales increase, so do returns. Holiday season returns will surge right after peak shopping days, putting immense pressure on reverse logistics. Streamlining return processes could make or break customer satisfaction—and therefore customer retention—going into 2025. The takeaway? Start earlier, bake in redundancies, and optimize your returns process. How’s your team gearing up for the holidays?

E-commerce is in for a busy peak season, with US holiday e-commerce sales predicted to break records, reaching $272 billion—a 9.5% increase from 2023.(source: eMarketer) Join us on September 5th at 11AM PT | 2PM ET for a webinar hosted by product experts to learn how to streamline your shipping for peak season and stay ahead of the competition. You'll learn how to: 🚀 Expedite your shipping with automations, bulk order management features, and carrier pickups 💚 Elevate your customer experience with seamless tracking & returns 💌 Drive repeat business with customized branding of tracking emails Sign up today to save your spot! https://lnkd.in/g5ySRwvA

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Ready or not: Peak season is coming. How are you feeling about it? Check out Laura's POV below 👇

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