BOX
Featured

Returns drop-off: It’s about the journey, not the destination
Three quarters of consumers value a shorter distance to drop off an online return over carrier brand loyalty.

Time is money, get the return picked up
Three-quarters of consumers (74%) would pay $5 for home pickup of online returns, depending on how far the drop-off location is from them.

Siri, remind me to drop off my returns
We delve into which days of the week when shoppers are most likely to drop off online returns.
Latest from this Topic

The ultimate guide to USPS return receipts: Types, benefits & when businesses should use them
Learn how USPS Return Receipts help businesses in legal, finance, government, and compliance sectors ensure proof of delivery for important documents.

Proof of delivery for businesses: Reduce risk, improve tracking & stay compliant
Discover why Proof of Delivery (POD) is essential for businesses in ecommerce, legal, and healthcare. Learn how it protects shipments and boosts satisfaction.

How to calculate online seller shipping costs
Discover how to calculate shipping costs for your online business with shipping calculators as well as strategies for saving on e-commerce shipping here.

Priority Mail® is actually shipping, not mailing
Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> is actually shipping, not mailing

5 ways to automate enterprise shipping
See how your organization can save time, money and headaches. Learn how to automate enterprise shipping within your business with these 5 tips.

What is Certified Mail® and how it works with USPS®
Learn how USPS Certified Mail provides senders with definitive proof of both sending and delivery by way of a tracking number and signature in this blog.

Peering into Santa’s shopping list
42% of consumers expect higher free shipping thresholds, but 80% say they’ll buy online more or the same as last year.
The top categories shoppers plan to buy online for holidays are apparel, electronics, toys, media/entertainment, and beauty.
The top categories shoppers plan to buy online for holidays are apparel, electronics, toys, media/entertainment, and beauty.

Defining “fast” and “too far” above the 49th parallel north
The average Canadian consumer typically travels less than 6 km to drop off an online return and is willing to go almost 9 km.

America’s next top shipping headache
Online retailers cite difficulty comparing carrier cost structures as their number one domestic delivery challenge.

Let’s get digital (with returns)
Our first BOXpoll topic of the year came to us from one of our clients, an apparel brand whose target demographic is women age 45+.

Density, schmensity
Episode 14 – Barriers to multicarrier ahead of peak and 2023

Revisiting the moonlighting MMA fighter
Episode 11 - Challenges and takeaways from 2021 peak season... and lessons to apply this year.

“Yes, I’m still in Canada”
Episode 13 - Cross-border insights from Canadian and US consumers