Holiday Archives - ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/topics/holiday/ Powerful shipping, simplified. eBay, Amazon, Magento eCommerce shipping Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:02:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.shipstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Holiday Archives - ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/topics/holiday/ 32 32 How Holiday Spending Trends Vary Across Generations https://www.shipstation.com/blog/gen-z-holiday-shopping-habits/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:02:03 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=63631 The holiday shopping season is upon us, and consumer habits are shifting dramatically across generational lines. According to a new survey by ShipStation, younger generations like Gen Z are redefining holiday spending and shopping behaviors, while older generations maintain more traditional habits. Here’s a closer look at how these trends are shaping the 2024 holiday […]

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]]> How to Prepare Your Ecommerce Business for Black Friday in Canada https://www.shipstation.com/blog/prepare-your-business-for-black-friday-in-canada/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:48:43 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=63053 Bio: Purolator Inc. is a leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. With over 60 years of delivering its customers’ promises, Purolator continues to expand its reach and renowned service levels and reliability to more people, more businesses and more places across the country and around the world. Purolator is proud of its Canadian […]

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]]> Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Australia and New Zealand https://www.shipstation.com/blog/holiday-shipping-deadlines-australia/ https://www.shipstation.com/blog/holiday-shipping-deadlines-australia/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:59:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=20262 Jump to deadlines for: United States | Canada | United Kingdom This year’s Australia Post Christmas cut off and other holiday posting deadlines are quickly approaching. During the holidays, there’s one thing you need to take care of: your shipping and fulfilment process. A big part of that is communicating to your customers your last posting […]

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]]> https://www.shipstation.com/blog/holiday-shipping-deadlines-australia/feed/ 5 2024 International Shipping Deadlines  https://www.shipstation.com/blog/international-shipping-deadlines/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 18:18:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=49764 The international holiday shipping deadlines for all carriers have been announced, and it’s time to mark your calendar. International shipping comes with added turnaround time and the need for customs forms. Plan your shipping service levels now—they’re a crucial part of ensuring that your international customers’ holiday purchases arrive on time for the big day. […]

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]]> 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Canada: Essential Dates and Tips https://www.shipstation.com/blog/holiday-shipping-deadlines-canada/ https://www.shipstation.com/blog/holiday-shipping-deadlines-canada/#comments Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=20260 Use our holiday shipping deadlines for all the major carriers in Canada to make sure you deliver packages on time for the Christmas season.

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]]> https://www.shipstation.com/blog/holiday-shipping-deadlines-canada/feed/ 5 2024 Last Posting Dates for Royal Mail, Yodel, and Evri https://www.shipstation.com/blog/uk-shipping-deadlines/ https://www.shipstation.com/blog/uk-shipping-deadlines/#comments Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=20261 Jump to deadlines for: United States | Canada | Australia and New Zealand One of the most crucial parts of holiday shipping preparation is knowing which carrier services to use and when. Accommodating last-minute shoppers is vital, and knowing which services are available until which dates is crucial for cart conversions. We’ve gathered the most popular […]

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]]> https://www.shipstation.com/blog/uk-shipping-deadlines/feed/ 4 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines for USPS, UPS, and FedEx https://www.shipstation.com/blog/holiday-shipping-deadlines/ https://www.shipstation.com/blog/holiday-shipping-deadlines/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=19816 Holiday shoppers start earlier and finish later every year. Find out which services you’ll need to use the closer we get to Christmas.

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]]> https://www.shipstation.com/blog/holiday-shipping-deadlines/feed/ 27 How to Build a Christmas-Friendly Return Policy https://www.shipstation.com/blog/uk-holiday-returns-guide/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:27:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=56899 In the bustling holiday season, a well-crafted return policy becomes more than just a customer service feature; it’s a vital part of the retail experience. This period, marked by heightened purchasing activity, often sees a significant increase in returns. Last year, for instance, there was a 12% rise in returns during the holiday shopping season, […]

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]]> Defeat Delivery Issues for the Digital Holiday https://www.shipstation.com/blog/shipstation-uk-holiday-delivery-strategies/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:35:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=56918 The holiday season, with its rush of orders and heightened customer expectations, calls for retailers to think outside the box in terms of solutions for delivery issues. Innovative strategies are not just a bonus – they’re a necessity to stand out in a crowded market.  ShipStation provides a comprehensive guide for online merchants to tailor […]

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