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E-Commerce, Logistics, Shipping

6 Ways eCommerce Stores Can Save on Shipping Costs

By: UCanTrade Staff
October 26, 2023
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As 2023 wraps up, we find ourselves at the precipice of another holiday season. This year has been a challenge for many as people all over the world contend with sticky inflation and higher costs of living. Still, life goes on. It’s challenges like these that encourage creative solutions. For enterprising business owners with eCommerce […]

E-Commerce, Logistics

What is Omnichannel Retailing?

By: UCanTrade Staff
October 19, 2023
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We live in an interesting time where we carry the world in our pockets without a second thought. At any moment, we can browse the web, look for anything we’re craving, and – in the case of eCommerce – buy whatever we want with a few taps on the screen. Whether a business is a […]

E-Commerce, Fulfillment, Logistics

How to Use Fulfillment Warehousing to Improve Sales and Marketing Strategy

By: UCanTrade Staff
October 12, 2023
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At its core, logistics — especially fulfillment warehousing — is a customer service process. Whether you’re a brick-and-mortar retailer or entirely online, without getting products from Point A to Point B, commerce simply can’t exist. Similarly, without sales and marketing, you can have the best products in the world but if no one knows your […]

Canadian Exports, Cross-Border Business, E-Commerce

5 Logistics Tips for Canadians Selling to US Customers

By: UCanTrade Staff
October 5, 2023
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The United States and Canada enjoy one of the longest borders and most valuable trade relationships in the world. Moving and selling goods between these two countries is often made easier due to their close ties, proximity, and trade agreements. But if you’re a Canadian business trying to sell to American customers – especially if […]

E-Commerce, Fulfillment, Reverse Logistics

How Value-Added Services Can Improve Your Brand

By: UCanTrade Staff
September 14, 2023
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Retail is about more than just selling products to eager customers. It’s about providing an experience that eventually yields a sale. Ideally, that experience is so good that new customers become loyal patrons, returning to buy from you and singing your praises to all their friends. One way to ensure a great experience is through […]

E-Commerce, Reverse Logistics, Shipping, Warehousing

4 Strategies to Improve Your eCommerce Return Policy

By: UCanTrade Staff
August 17, 2023
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Whenever you sell a product, whether in-person or online, you hope that the last time you see it is when it leaves with the customer. However, sometimes returns are inevitable – a particular product might have been faulty or, in the case of eCommerce, damaged in transit. A customer might have also gotten the wrong […]

E-Commerce, Industry, Insights, Warehousing

How 3PL Can Save You Money Against Rising Warehouse Rates

By: UCanTrade Staff
August 10, 2023
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It’s been three years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and life is slowly finding its way back to normalcy. While seeing friends and family, enjoying the summer weather and all the activities it has to offer, and store shelves remaining stocked up more consistently are great things, there are a few problems that […]

E-Commerce

5 Factors eCommerce Sites Should Consider When Looking for Warehousing Services

By: UCanTrade Staff
June 19, 2023
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With the speed and convenience of eCommerce, it’s hard to remember that these businesses are more than just digital storefronts. Just as they sell physical goods, there’s a whole logistical world behind the scenes that accounts for every step between your final confirmation click on your online shopping cart to when your order shows up […]

E-Commerce, Logistics

What is Third-Party Logistics (3PL)?

By: UCanTrade Staff
June 15, 2023
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Understanding what makes a business successful on the outside seems simple enough: find products and services people love and figure out how to get them to those excited customers. But for those who’ve tried to run a business before, there’s a lot of complexity going on behind the scenes as you answer the former (with […]

Canadian Exports, Cross-Border Business, E-Commerce, Logistics

4 Common Canada-to-US Shipping Mistakes to Avoid

By: UCanTrade Staff
April 24, 2023
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The United States and Canada enjoy many cooperative agreements thanks to their shared history, culture, and trade. Both countries signed their first trade agreement in 1987, and their trade relationship grew into one of the largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, both countries consider the other their prime trading partners, and many businesses on either side […]