Ecommerce Industry News
Etsy created a new resource on 2021 shipping rate hikes today beginning with costs for UK sellers. The post appears on the marketplace’s Seller Handbook, which Etsy said it would continue to update. “At the […]
No one likes surprises. Here’s what online sellers should know about the new $100 USPS surcharge. When the USPS announced new rates for Shipping services last month that take effect on January 24th, it introduced […]
Online sellers will pay more to send USPS Priority Mail packages and other “competitive” shipping services beginning next month. The higher rates, previously announced, were approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), the USPS announced […]
FedEx will raise rates in January for ground and air shipments, as well as freight, it announced Monday. The carrier said rates will rise an average of 4.9%, but the changes vary across services. On […]
Stamps.com warned that large international shippers who get discounted USPS shipping through a consolidator may see a significant rate increase starting July 1, 2020. Customers who use Stamps.com for single package international shipping labels will […]
Mercari adjusted its prices for prepaid shipping labels, which take effect today, April 13th. Mercari prepaid labels offer negotiated fixed rates with USPS, FedEx, and UPS for packages weighing up to 150 lbs. Mercari’s spokesperson […]
ShippingEasy has released a guide to this year’s rate changes by the major carriers. UPS raised its rates on December 29th, FedEx raised its rates effective January 6th, and new USPS rates will go into […]
Ecommerce app Mercari introduced a new shipping option for its users who are sending lightweight items. The new 4-ounce USPS label costs $2.99 and can be used for items such as video games and jewelry. […]
Online selling costs keep rising, making it imperative to periodically review your operations to find ways to save money and boost efficiency. ShipStation General Manager John Kinny shared some tips on where merchants can look […]
The new USPS postal rates took effect on Sunday, and we’re seeing some reports from sellers who are adjusting to what in some cases are significant increases in costs that are also causing some confusion. […]