Hazardous Materials What is a Hazardous Material? What Items Are HAZMAT? Classes of HAZMAT Items What Classes Can Ship on Various USPS Services? What Changes Did USPS Make To HAZMAT in June 2023? Declaring HAZMAT During Label Generation Items Allowed on Ground vs. Air Separation of HAZMAT And Non-HAZMAT Items Why Have These Changes Been Made? Safety of USPS Personnel and Transportation More Reliable On-Time Delivery Penalties For Non-Compliance What Should You and Your 3PL Do While Shipping HAZMAT? Identify Your HAZMAT SKUs Using Product SDS Properly Designate HAZMAT SKUs on Shippi ..read more

Amazon is a competitive platform. You need to have a quality product, excellent listing content, and plenty of reviews to catch the attention of busy shoppers. You also need to have plenty of inventory in stock and be prepared to fulfill orders quickly. Selling on Amazon also requires you to be extremely vigilant. Unfortunately, hijackers and fierce competitors abound. You must pay close attention to the details to keep your business running smoothly. In this article, we’ll share why you need to monitor your Amazon listings and how to do it. Search Visibility is Essential Simply put, shopp ..read more

For many sellers in eCommerce, Amazon has long been the platform that they simply could not ignore. However, in recent times, another channel has emerged. Walmart is arguably America’s most well known retailer – the company has a sprawling footprint of around 4,717 physical locations. Recent developments, including the rise of Amazon and the Covid-19 pandemic have pushed the Arkansas-based retailer into investing more in eCommerce. Walmart expects its eCommerce business to grow significantly in the next 5 years.  The company’s Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey acknowledged that ..read more

In the vast and competitive world of e-commerce, staying ahead of the game is essential for business success. Whether you’re a seasoned Amazon seller or just starting out, one of the most valuable strategies you can adopt is investing in thorough market and product research. This investment can significantly boost your online profits and help you make informed decisions about which products to sell and how to sell them. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the importance of market and product research on Amazon and how it can maximize your return on investment (ROI). Understanding t ..read more

Building an eCommerce business can be an exhilarating and lucrative journey. You’ve likely poured your heart and soul into growing your brand, meticulously selecting products, and building an efficient supply chain. However, when it comes to putting a price tag on your business, it’s not just about the sweat and toil you’ve invested. There are many other factors that come into play.  Whether you’re thinking about selling soon or simply want an accurate gauge of your business’s performance, understanding how to value your business is crucial. We’ve sold hundreds of eCommerce businesses o ..read more

In the era of online marketplaces, most eCommerce merchants and brands find themselves at the mercy of order fulfillment solutions operated by the powerful corporations who act as gatekeepers for these platforms – for example, Fulfillment By Amazon and Walmart Fulfillment Services. Each platform requires merchants to send inventory to their warehouses and follow their unique policies and requirements. All of them also come with their respective fees and surcharges. Sellers seeking a better deal have often turned to Third Party Logistics Providers (3PLs). They do so with the ambition of not j ..read more

In the era of online marketplaces, most eCommerce merchants and brands find themselves at the mercy of order fulfillment solutions operated by the powerful corporations who act as gatekeepers for these platforms – for example, Fulfillment By Amazon and Walmart Fulfillment Services. Each platform requires merchants to send inventory to their warehouses and follow their unique policies and requirements. All of them also come with their respective fees and surcharges. Sellers seeking a better deal have often turned to Third Party Logistics Providers (3PLs). They do so with the ambition of not j ..read more

Wayfair is commonly referred to as the “Amazon of the Furniture and Home Goods” industry. As of 2022, the company has 22 million active customers. While this may seem a small number compared to the number of people shopping at the likes of Amazon and Walmart, Wayfair is unique. The company has managed to retain its dominance in the Furniture and Home Goods category despite these massive competitors. In its latest financial results, the company brought in $3.17 billion in revenues.  The company’s business model is similarly unique. While Amazon has invested heavily in building its inhous ..read more

Nordstrom is one of the most iconic department stores in the US. As of 2017, the company had 9 million shoppers. For most people, the first thing that comes to mind when they think of Nordstrom are its brick and mortar stores. The company serves American customers through 352 locations. Most eCommerce sellers might therefore ignore the retailer in pursuit of players with a larger digital presence, such as Amazon or Walmart. However, online is becoming an increasingly important part of Nordstrom’s operations – according to Statista, 38% of the company’s sales were driven through digital chann ..read more

Nearly every American has shopped at a Target – the retailer holds a level of popularity comparable to that of Amazon and Walmart. The Minnesota headquartered retailer’s brick and mortar footprint is well spread. As of 2023, Target had 1948 stores in the U.S and hauled in $106 Billion in revenue. More importantly, the company holds a huge audience for sellers and brands to target – according to Business Insider, 8 out of 10 US shoppers are Target customers. The average Target customer makes 23 trips a year to one of their stores. But while Target has had a sizable customer base for years, eC ..read more