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Hunting for gold: Retailers’ return tactic wish lists
While mid-market retailers are most focused on reducing return rates, enterprise brands are most concerned with lowering returns costs to improve their bottom lines.
Everything you need to know about smart lockers for business
For decades, businesses have embraced technology to streamline processes, launch new services and transform nearly every facet of the enterprise. However, one segment of the workplace is often overlooked during digital transformations: the mail center.
What Does 2H 2022 Look Like for Business Owners?
For this “5 in Five” podcast, we asked five experts a separate question on what the second half of 2022 held in store for business owners. Below are the questions and excerpts from their responses.
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Density, schmensity
Episode 14 – Barriers to multicarrier ahead of peak and 2023
Revisiting the charcuterie cat
Episode 12 - Best practices for upcoming peak season
Retailers’ top tracking priorities
Delivery tracking is a highly mature and largely commoditized space with several dozen providers of tracking software, in addition to solutions offered by carriers themselves.
Don't be a hoser: What Canadians expect from online order experiences
This month on BOXpoll, we’re focusing on Canadian consumers, digging into their sentiments about ecommerce with a lightning round of delivery questions.
Asia's Best Workplaces 2022
Pitney Bowes India has been recognized as one of Asia’s Best Workplaces For 2022 by the Great Place to Work® Institute for the second consecutive year.
What is the State of Retail for the Upcoming Holiday Season?
“There are several studies that show consumer spending this holiday season won't change considerably. But, we cannot ignore the current economic crisis; it will affect holiday season profitability. “- Melissa Campanelli
No post on Sundays
This month on BOXpoll, we wanted to get more insight into how consumers think about delivery days.
BOXpoll Weekly Trackers
Interactive charts with real time consumer data on the pandemic, the economy and ecommerce
Trading in the Pontiac for a Tesla
Episode 10 – Reducing return rates and paying to offset carbon footprint
2021 ESG Report
The report, filled with discussions of governance, diversity and inclusion, safety, carbon neutral commitments, community leadership and so much more, is in many ways a strong look at our culture.
Building an Inclusive Workplace for your LGBTQ+ Employees
Is your company a welcoming place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) employees? Chief Marketing Officer, Bill Borrelle weighs in.
Finding the Perfect Partner for Service Support and Delivery
Providing excellent customer service and user experience is a game-changer in business today.
The Top 10 Ecommerce Logistics Challenges for Online Retailers
Sometimes the real challenge for online brands begins after an order is placed. Discover the top 10 ecommerce logistics challenges that hold back brands.
Ecommerce returns management: Best practices for handling returns
Returns are a critical component of ecommerce logistics and the customer experience. Get a crash course in ecommerce returns management, including best practices for store policies, tracking, communication, and marketing opportunities.
What is 3PL and How Can It Benefit Your Ecommerce Business?
Third-party logistics providers can help you grow your ecommerce business without stretching your resources or incurring additional risks and costs.
Ground shipping vs air shipping services: Which is better for ecommerce?
With ecommerce shipping, it can be a tough call choosing between ground shipping services and air shipping. We’ll show you which is best for each type of order.
Rising Interest Rates and Surging Inflation: What it Means to Business Owners?
Entrepreneurs, businesses, workers, and investors have every incentive to solve problems related to supply chains and labor shortages. There are things that we know about inflation and its effects that must be kept in mind.
Small Business Shipping & Logistics Tips
Companies must create a sense of enjoyment for consumers who shop with them, either in store or online. Their success will come from the uniqueness of the product or the way consumers purchase it.
The Impact of Rising Interest Rates on America's Small and Growing Companies
What happens to the nation’s economy when the little engine that could starts to slow down?
3 Ways to Gain Control Over Marketing Mail Campaigns
Learn more about the marketing mail planning process to design more successful campaigns.
What Is Presorted First-Class® and Presorted Standard Mail®?
The USPS offers discounts on Presorted First-Class Mail and Presorted Standard Mail.
US Postal Service® Bulk Mail Requirements
Learn the ins and outs of USPS® presort requirements—from how many pieces of mail qualify for bulk rate to acquiring a USPS bulk mail permit.
The shipping conundrum for campus mail centers
Campus mail centers must invest in intuitive, digital solutions that expedite parcel processing and send out timely delivery notifications to on-campus recipients.
Top 6 Reasons to Adopt Smart Lockers for Asset Management
Learn how smart locker storage offers organizations a safe, secure and automated way to monitor and track the use of critical assets and valuable equipment.
What is the cheapest way to ship packages from home?
If you know the weight and size of your parcels, where you want to ship them and how fast they need to get there, then it’s fairly simple to decide which provider will give you the best deal. We’ll show you how to find to the right solution.