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How to Recession-Proof your International Shipping
Global economics can get extremely complex, but certain principles of recession consumer behavior are straightforward. When people have less money and products are more expensive, the average consumer is going to purchase fewer or cheaper things. However, there are proactive ways to optimize your sales and shipping to stay strong against the currents of recession,…
Read MorePreparing for Black Friday & Holiday This Season
The Black Friday shopping event has become a 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 end of the year. Ecommerce is key during this period,…
Read MoreFlavorCloud Recognized as a Gartner® Cool Vendors™ in Logistics and Fulfillment Technology 2022
We’re proud to announce that FlavorCloud has been recognized as a Cool Vendor in the October 2022 Gartner Cool Vendors in Logistics and Fulfillment Technology. We believe that this is a powerful step forward in our work toward building a powerful technology and service in international shipping and logistics. Get your complimentary copy of the…
Read MoreA Guide to Shipping Dangerous Goods: Beauty & Cosmetics | FlavorCloud
You might not automatically associate ‘Dangerous Goods’ with beauty and cosmetic products. But in transportation, many items such as perfumes, nail polish, or aerosols tick the ‘hazmat’ box. If you’re a merchant in this sector and you ship to customers, it’s essential to get it right. The beauty and cosmetic sector is a huge opportunity…
Read MoreBuy Early, Ship Quickly: The Covid Effect on the 2021 Holiday Season | FlavorCloud
The pandemic has seen record numbers of consumers online shopping, and the holiday season 2021 looks set to break records. As much as Covid has increased online shopping habits, its effects are also still rippling through the supply chain. Manufacturers, merchants, and delivery operations are still struggling to catch up with buyer demand. There’s no…
Read MoreBlack Friday: 3 Key Trends For International Ecommerce | FlavorCloud
Have you noticed 2021 holiday goods and gifts promoted early this year? Even before Halloween merchandise hit the shelves, some retailers were already messaging holiday. A previous Digital Commerce 360’s retailer survey found 59% of merchants had intended to start 2021 holiday marketing in October or before. And Black Friday is following suit. Is it…
Read More8 Ways to Sell More Over the Holiday Season | FlavorCloud
Optimize your international sales easily with FlavorCloud The effects of the pandemic are still being felt around the world, with retail particularly impacted but the good news is that ecommerce has continued to grow with cross-border sales doubling. This has led to more ecommerce brands turning to global customers and cross-border selling to drive growth.…
Read More2021 International Holiday Shipping Deadlines: All You Need to Know | FlavorCloud
Consumers are counting down the weeks to the holiday season. That means they’re getting ready to shop for holiday décor, gifts and outfits. The bottom line? Merchants need to plan ahead and prepare customers to buy early. Will COVID-19 Impact the 2021 Holiday Season? eMarketer forecasts ecommerce sales to grow by 16.8% in 2021, representing…
Read MoreInternational Shipping Strategies For A Glorious Holiday Season | FlavorCloud
International shipping during the holiday season can be a competitive advantage. If you’re selling cross-border, it’s especially important to maintain a positive international shipping & shopping experience during the holidays. Here are some tips in addition to international holiday shipping deadlines to leverage your FlavorCloud checkout and shipping experience to attract and convert more cross-border sales.…
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