E-commerce peak season
Carrier Performance During Peak Season 2021
Get an inside look at how the top carriers in North America performed during the peak season 2021. Learn about the challenges and opportunities they faced, which might just help prepare your business for the influx of orders ahead of this holiday season.
Nov 16, 2022
PPTl: Cainiao Launches Sustainability and Customer Experience Initiatives for 11.11
As part of its sustainability and customer experience efforts, Cainiao has also teamed with thousands of retailers, including Unilever and Yili Group to lower the carbon footprint of each package by 50g.
Nov 15, 2022
Guest Post: Black Friday Deals: What to Know About This Year’s Biggest Sale
Black Friday attracts new buyers to all types of businesses as the biggest sale of the year. Discover new deals you can offer and how to prepare your business.
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How Singles' Day 2021 Went and What to Expect This 11.11
In this report, we examine last season's 11.11 data to see what emerging trends we can expect to see this Singles' Day.
Nov 10, 2022
Retail Dive: Amazon, Walmart and Others Roll Out Early Holiday Deals
Retailers, including Amazon, Walmart and Target are offering early holiday deals as consumers face inflation pressures.
Oct 12, 2022
Top Consumer Retail Trends to Look Out for This Peak Season
From omnichannel retail to the rise of the "experiential consumer", learn what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve this peak season.
Sep 22, 2022
Supply Chain Dive: UPS Peak Fees May Impact Major Shippers Anticipating Robust Christmas Demand
UPS unveils its surcharges for the peak season 2022, which will impact high-volume shippers expecting elevated home delivery demand during the holidays.
Sep 01, 2022
Guest Post: Preparing and Managing High-Volume Holiday Shipments Best Practices
Learn the best practices for managing holiday shipments including shipping policies, returns and order tracking.
Aug 29, 2022
Preparing for Peak Season 2022 With YunExpress Europe
Find out how YunExpress Europe, one of the world's top logistics providers, is gearing up for the upcoming peak season!
Aug 25, 2022
Get Ahead of the Curve: Preparing for Peak Season 2022
We have compiled a list of some important lessons we learned from the most recent peak season that may be helpful to both e-commerce sellers and consumers.
Aug 23, 2022
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E-Commerce Peak Season
Peak season guide for retailers
While November seems a while away, retailers and e-commerce businesses have started preparations for the holiday sales, especially with the holiday shopping starting early in recent years. What peak season trends should you be watching for this year? How can you prepare your business for the peak season rush? What are some of the challenges e-commerce businesses face while planning for peak season? All of these questions and more are answered in this peak season guide for retailers.
Peak season in Europe
As November edges closer, thoughts turn to holiday shopping. For European e-commerce retailers, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are key sales drivers, and preparation is essential to capitalize on the massive potential these days offer. From the rise of social commerce to the increasing popularity of mobile wallets and Buy Now Pay Later options, this segment covers the latest peak season trends in Europe to make planning for peak season less of a chore in 2022.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the US
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now firmly entrenched in the American retail calendar, and they are only getting bigger and more popular every year. With holiday sales right around the corner, it is essential to know what are the trends to watch for this peak season. Stay ahead of the curve this e-commerce peak season with all the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday news, ranging from the newly introduced peak season surcharges to what carriers are doing to pare for the peak season rush, and holiday shopping predictions 2022.
Peak season in Asia
Asia is known for its many peak seasons, each with its own unique trends that set it apart from the rest. Whether you are looking to do some Christmas online shopping way ahead of time or just simply researching the latest peak season trends to make the most of Black Friday deals this year, we’ve got you covered. Gear up for the peak season rush and get ready to enjoy the holiday sales. Don't let the holidays sneak up on you – start your shopping early and take advantage of the great deals available now!
