If there's one reason why Amazon is so popular today, it's because the company was the first to build a customer service infrastructure that other e-commerce platforms can only dream of. Amazon implemented a customer-first philosophy to ensure that shoppers get the best possible experience, and it worked. Canada is no different than the rest […]
Amazon is the face of the modern e-commerce industry and one of the world's most valuable companies. Its online platform is flocked with shoppers who are enthusiastic about buying products, and sellers who are equally motivated to profit through the Amazon brand. 2019 data shows that Amazon sells products worth $4,700 every second, $280,000 every […]
There is no doubt that the Canadian shipping industry continues to be a significant contributor to the country’s economic growth. A 2018 report published by the Council of Canadian Academies stated that the marine shipping industry alone generates $3 billion to Canada’s GDP. It’s safe to say that the government will emphasize multi-platform shipping services […]
Long-time online buyers have mastered some ways to get better deals out of their shopping experience. They know which significant holidays or events to look out for to optimize their online purchasing deals. Digital buyers from Canada, who love to shop from US major retailers, get disappointed with the high rates of standard shipping from […]
According to Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index, 2,760 parcels are shipped globally every second. That's a total of 9,936,000 per hour! As a seller, you can't help but imagine shipping personnel handling hundreds of millions of packages every day. With all those packages passing from hand to hand, there's definitely room for error. So, there's […]
This year's current events have had serious financial repercussions on businesses. For most companies, operating expenses are at an all-time high, while income is relatively low. In fact, the shipping and logistics industry has been one of the hardest-hit areas. This is because countries are exercising extra caution with movement in and out of their […]
In the second quarter of 2020, North America had the highest internet penetration rate at 90.7%. With the unexpected pandemic, people have relied now more than ever on the internet for most of its purchases. As an e-commerce seller, opening your business to other parts of the globe allows you to cover a wider market […]
According to Statista, the United States continues to dominate the trade and e-commerce industries after it racked up a total of $193.6 billion in net sales. With the coronavirus outbreak restricting the movement of people around the world, making online purchases seems to be a part of our "new normal." If you're a Canadian entrepreneur, […]
Technology has transformed the world into a global village, with almost everything accessible at our fingertips. One of the best conveniences we experience today is shopping online and having goods delivered at our doorsteps. This trend has opened a huge opportunity for shipping and receiving services. However, with the rise of the demand for shipping, […]
With more than 20 million online shoppers who speak English, Canada is one of the countries businesses are eyeing to gain new sales. It has been proven in the past couple of years that Canada is one of the strongest e-commerce countries in the world. With over 16 million shipments made each day, businesses are […]