Hannah Storrs

Hannah Storrs is a Sr. Content Strategist with a passion for making complex topics in e-commerce and logistics accessible and approachable. She develops insightful resources, helping businesses and individuals navigate the ever-evolving world of global trade. With a knack for clear and concise communication, Hannah empowers readers to make informed decisions with confidence. When she’s not writing about logistics, you can find her reading, gardening, or woodworking.

Posts by Hannah

Localized Market Pricing (All-in product pricing) 

By Hannah Storrs | October 17, 2025

TL;DR  Localized Market Pricing  lets you display product prices that already include cross border costs like shipping, duty, tax, and fees so customers see a familiar, all-in price at checkout. This boosts international conversions and protects your margins.    Overview  Localized Market Pricing allows you to manage your product catalog by market and automatically calculate…

Track your localized market pricing performance in Shopify 

By Hannah Storrs | October 17, 2025

TL;DR  Once Localized Market Pricing is enabled, you can use Shopify Analytics to track how it affects buyer behavior in each market. Monitor sessions, add-to-cart rates, conversion rates, and total revenue by country to see how localized pricing impacts performance. Expect to see slightly fewer add-to-carts but higher-intent buyers—those who do engage are more likely…

How localized market pricing drives global conversions this holiday season 

By Hannah Storrs | October 8, 2025

  Why localized market pricing matters this holiday season  Peak season is the most profitable and most competitive time of year for merchants. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday promotions attract a surge of international shoppers eager for deals. But along with opportunity comes a higher risk of checkout friction. According to Statista, global cart…

Creating a draft order in Shopify with FlavorCloud DDP

By Hannah Storrs | October 7, 2025

Learn how to create a draft order in Shopify that’s ready to ship internationally with FlavorCloud DDP rates. This process works for both paid customer orders and complimentary influencer orders.    Before you start  Make sure your FlavorCloud app is installed and dynamic rates are active in Shopify Settings → Shipping and delivery. This allows…

Cross Border Chronicle | September 2025

By Hannah Storrs | September 30, 2025

PEAK PREPARATION Shipping cut offs, surcharges, and more Peak season is here, time to harness opportunities and demand from across the globe. But don’t forget to plan for surcharges, capacity crunches, and heighten consumer expectations Peak Season Hub– A central hub with updated surcharge information, preparation guides, and holiday cut off dates (coming soon!). Learn more…

Final Peak Preparations for Cross Border Success with FlavorCloud

By Hannah Storrs | September 25, 2025

Updated on September 25th, 2025 (Originally posted November 9, 2023) It’s time to think about final peak preparations for 2025. Cross border shipping in 2025 comes with both opportunity and complexity. Rising tariffs, evolving trade rules, and shifting consumer expectations mean brands need to be more proactive than ever. At FlavorCloud, our mission is to…

Preparing for Black Friday & Holiday This Season

By Hannah Storrs | September 18, 2025

Updated on Sept 18th (Originally post November 23, 2022) Black Friday and Cyber Monday is now a standard global phenomenon that kick-starts peak season and often launches weeks before the ‘official day’. As a result, thousands of merchants are in the midst of peak season and will be shipping orders internationally and domestically until the…

Showing Cost Breakout in checkout

By Hannah Storrs | September 11, 2025

  Overview In order to show full breakdowns of landed costs, add the checkout extension: Cost Breakout in your Shopify admin. Cost Breakout is a branded Shopify checkout extension that allows your users full understanding of shipping and landed cost. Without this extension your end customers will not understand the full breakdown of Shipping, Duty,…

Understanding Legal vs. Illegal Transshipment

By Hannah Storrs | September 5, 2025

Summary Transshipment, the movement of goods through an intermediate country, has become a frontline compliance issue. Legal transshipment requires strict customs control and documentation, while illegal transshipment (disguising true origin) can lead to steep penalties, loss of preferential tariff treatment, and now, under new U.S. rules, additional tariffs of up to 40%. Companies must document…

Cross Border Chronicle | August 2025

By Hannah Storrs | August 28, 2025

Welcome to the Cross Border Chronicle the August 2025 edition of FlavorCloud’s monthly newsletter TARIFF DEEP DIVE Review the latest in tariffs sourced only from official government sources on our Trade and Tariff Hub. The following is a consolidated list, for more information checkout the hub. The suspension of the U.S. $800 de minimis exemption goes…