Online sellers, don’t panic. The Postal Service will continue regular operations June 18-19, despite Saturday being a brand new federal holiday. President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17 that makes June 19 “Juneteenth National Independence Day,” a federal holiday Read more
Is your mailbox big enough to handle your mail and online orders? The USPS showed genuine concern this week as it celebrated Mailbox Improvement Week, and it offered advice to online shoppers on finding bigger mailboxes. “Replacing rusted hinges or Read more
Sendle says small businesses can ship packages for $1 this week as part of a special promotion. Obviously there are restrictions with which sellers should familiarize themselves. Sendle is an Australian shipping service that has expanded to the US. It Read more
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views. Dear Ina,I had a customer that bought some Read more
The USPS proposed restrictions on e-cigarettes and vaping products, and the public has a chance to comment on the proposed rule by March 22, 2021. The US Postal Service published the following post this week with more information and an Read more
ShipStation has integrated with Buy on Google, allowing its sellers to print shipping labels for Google orders along with orders from other channels. Buy on Google is a checkout experience that allows shoppers to easily purchase products directly from retailers Read more
Canada Post broke a record for the number of parcels delivered in a single day last month, thanks in part to small- and medium-sized sellers fulfilling online orders. On Monday December 21, 2020, it delivered a record 2.4 million parcels. Read more
ShipStation is launching a new feature that gives buyers more accurate shipping rates and delivery choices when checking out. In-Cart Delivery Options is launching for merchants who use Shopify and BigCommerce platforms. “The new capabilities allow e-commerce merchants to provide Read more
eBay has not been taking into account weekend days when calculating estimated delivery dates in sellers’ listings, it said in a post on Thursday. It will be changing that shortcoming – sellers will now have the option of adding weekend Read more
Walmart is removing the $35 shipping minimum for website orders for members of its Walmart+ membership program. The retailer explained: “Walmart+ members will receive free next-day and two-day shipping on items shipped by Walmart no matter the basket total. Prices Read more
