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VAT Made Simple: How U.S. Brands Can Seamlessly Handle EU Taxes
January 17, 2025For U.S. brands expanding into Europe, understanding and managing value-added tax (VAT) can feel like an overwhelming hurdle: navigating complex tax laws, managing exemptions, and ensuring compliance with varying VAT rates across EU countries. Failure to comply with VAT regulations...
Shipping to France? What U.S. Retailers Need to Know About New Packaging Laws
January 13, 2025When it comes to sustainability, France is setting a bold example with its packaging laws aimed at reducing waste, protecting the environment, and holding businesses accountable. The new packaging laws, which include stringent labeling requirements, bans on certain types of...
EU Digital Laws Every U.S. eCommerce Brand Must Know Before Selling Overseas
January 6, 2025With Europe’s eCommerce market projected to reach $900 billion by 2028, and a significant portion of that belonging to the European Union (EU), it’s clear that the EU presents immense opportunities for U.S. brands looking to expand their reach. However,...
Make Sure Your Packaging Meets Europe’s Sustainability Standards
December 31, 2024The European Union (EU) has set a global standard for sustainability, pushing businesses to rethink their practices in ways that protect the environment while meeting the needs of a conscientious consumer base. With several recent regulations being put into force,...
Why Consistency Matters More Than Speed in Last-Mile Delivery
December 28, 2024In eCommerce, fast shipping usually gets the spotlight, but what customers really want from a brand is reliability—they need to know their packages will arrive when promised, every time. While speed might impress customers, it can’t make up for delays,...
eCommerce Key Considerations For Entering A Global Market
December 24, 2024Expanding your eCommerce business into a global market is an exciting opportunity to grow your brand, tap into new revenue streams, and connect with audiences in different countries. But entering foreign markets is no small task. International business requires careful...
Is Real-Time Tracking Hurting Your Brand? The Case for Limited Visibility
December 21, 2024Real-time tracking has become a cornerstone of modern logistics, offering customers unprecedented transparency and control. But it can also result in unprecedented frustration. Say a customer uses a mobile app to follow their package’s journey, refreshing constantly to see its...
Customers in the Dark: The Risks of Not Communicating Shipping Delays
December 17, 2024The excitement of an online order can easily turn into frustration when the delivery doesn’t arrive as expected—and worse, there’s no update from the retailer. Shipping delays are an inevitable part of doing business, especially during peak seasons or amid...
Fast, Cheap, And Good: What’s The Right Combo For eCommerce Shipping?
December 7, 2024“Fast, cheap, and good: Pick two” illustrates the tough choices eCommerce businesses face when crafting a shipping strategy. Do you prioritize affordability and risk slower delivery times? Or do you aim for speed and quality but with a higher price...
How American Cosmetics Brands Can Get A Piece of the 50B Dollar Middle East Beauty Opportunity
November 30, 2024The beauty industry in the Middle East is expected to reach a staggering $50 billion by 2027. In fact, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is the only global region expected to have double-digit growth between 2022 and 2027...
Steps American Luxury Brands Can Take to Stay in the Game Internationally
November 26, 2024The global luxury market is undergoing a substantial transformation. Once dominated by legacy players in established regions, today’s luxury landscape is being shaped by emerging economies and new generations of consumers with different values and expectations. For American luxury brands,...
The Hidden Link Between Shipping and Post-Purchase Behavior
November 22, 2024Closing a sale is hardly the end of an ecommerce transaction. Rather, it’s just the beginning of the final phase, known as the post-purchase experience. According to a survey, 93% of consumers consider the post-purchase experience important, and 83% say...