Same-day delivery is no longer the fastest option on the checkout page. Amazon, Walmart, and The Home Depot are building services measured in hours or minutes, but ultrafast delivery only makes sense when the product, market, and economics align.
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Ecommerce sellers are already using AI to prepare for holiday, while USPS adds another peak-season cost consideration. This week also brings a $10 million ecommerce fund, Sur La Table’s move into recommerce, new FTC scrutiny of personalized pricing, and retailers reducing product variety to manage higher costs.
The right 3PL technology can improve inventory visibility, streamline workflows, support complex fulfillment needs, and give brands more control as they scale.
Ultrafast delivery accelerates, Amazon scales drones, toy sales jump 17%, Target gives emerging food brands a bigger platform, and August consumer confidence weakens heading toward holiday.
Standard shipping is getting more expensive in 2026. See how carrier pricing has changed, what standard delivery really means, and how 3PL shipping can help brands control parcel costs.
Peak season surcharges are rising on top of already higher shipping costs in 2026. See what FedEx, USPS, Amazon, and other carriers have announced, what has changed since 2025, and which peak fees are still pending.
Subscription fulfillment now extends well beyond the traditional monthly box. See how recurring ecommerce models are changing inventory, order management, warehouse workflows, and what brands need from a subscription fulfillment center.
Discover the top US fulfillment locations and the benefits of choosing a location aligned with current operations and growth plans.
FedEx's 2026 peak season fees are climbing again, just as new survey data shows back-to-school and holiday spending hitting records. This edition also looks at AI-assisted shopping ahead of BFCM, beauty's marketplace push, and why retailers are cashing out tariff refunds early.
TikTok Shop can turn one creator post or LIVE event into a concentrated order surge. This guide explains what brands should expect from a 3PL warehouse for TikTok Shop, from inventory controls and carrier scans to receiving, returns, and cross-channel reporting.
A successful POP display must attract shoppers, communicate quickly, and arrive ready for the retail floor. Learn how design, materials, placement, kitting, shipping, and replenishment affect point-of-purchase display performance.
Kase’s Sauk Village fulfillment center gives brands access to Chicago’s extensive highway, rail, air cargo, and maritime infrastructure. Learn how the nearly 500,000-square-foot facility supports Midwest fulfillment and broader national distribution.
Consumer confidence softened in July as families leaned further into buy now, pay later, FedEx announced higher holiday surcharges, USPS introduced a new marketplace handoff service, and Pacsun and Ulta Beauty built TikTok Shop into a limited-edition launch.