Falling Leaves and Rising Shipments: Navigating Spooktober E-commerce Logistics

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As the weather cools and leaves begin to fall, the world of logistics and e-commerce is also in transition. October marks the start of an exciting and dynamic season for us. The approaching peak season promises challenges and opportunities. In this month’s roundup, we explore how these changes affect the industry, while also providing updates on our endeavors and industry insights to help merchants prepare for the upcoming season.

Success story: How IMDia is managing international fulfillment with byrd ??

With over 10 online stores in 28 languages, they're on a mission to make offline products easily accessible to consumers worldwide, specializing in nutritional supplements and health & beauty products.

By choosing byrd as their 3PL provider, IMDia improved their logistics, reduced costs, and enhanced the post-purchase experience. If you'd like to discover how they tackled challenges, harnessed byrd's global logistics expertise, and forged a long-term partnership for sustained growth, click here.

Taking E-commerce Fulfillment in Germany to the Next Level With Radial ????

Belgian Post Group company Radial, is a leading e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment solutions provider with over 30 years of logistics experience and automation expertise. As one of the leaders in the industry, they are serving brands like Gymshark and Calvin Klein.

This partnership will enable us to provide our merchants with unparalleled fulfillment quality, increased automation, and speed. At the same time, this collaboration opens up promising possibilities for Radial as they can benefit from our proprietary technology to tap into new customer segments to accelerate their growth.

Learn more about the partnership here.

Pizza, Pasta, Packages: New Warehouse Unveiled in Italy ????

In Italy, 85% of digital shoppers make on average at least one online purchase per month, making Italy one of the most interesting markets for e-commerce retailers.

Thanks to the increasing demand and growth of the Italian e-commerce market, we are proud to unveil our brand-new state-of-the-art warehouse facility in Italy. Located in a logistics-rich area near major European corridors and the bustling Malpensa Hub Airport, this facility guarantees efficient distribution across the country within a mere 24-48 hours.

Our Italian warehouse offers an array of fulfillment services like temperature-controlled warehousing, cash-on-delivery, and different shipping options, that ensure we cater to a diverse population of businesses.

If you’d like to know more about our fulfillment centers in Italy, click here.

Expanding Our Returns Shipping Options in the UK and Italy ????????

We’re bringing two new shipping options designed to elevate the e-commerce fulfillment and logistics experience of merchants in the UK and Italy, providing them with additional which leads to a reduction in costs and enhancement of service quality.?

Royal Mail - United Kingdom ????

In addition to our existing carriers, we are now offering Royal Mail as an option for our customers, which will allow them to access more affordable shipping rates while ensuring a convenient and customer-friendly experience, with parcel drop-off available at various local locations.

BRT - Italy ????

For returns within Italy, we have introduced BRT as an alternative carrier to enhance our service. BRT boasts an extensive network of collection points across the country and is known for its excellent service reliability, including delivery in 24-48 hours.

E-commerce news delivered just-in-time

?? 90% of the best-selling days in e-commerce occur during the peak season, which is why it becomes paramount to know these dates so you can strategically prepare your product offerings based on the industry, and gain a competitive edge over the competition.

??? Big Deal Days was Amazon's most successful fall sales event yet. Amazon says Prime members purchased hundreds of millions of products, with more than 150 million from third-party sellers.?

?? The global e-commerce market is poised to reach $9.3 trillion by 2027, driven by the democratization of e-commerce through platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and Alibaba, along with technological advancements, improved delivery services, and increased Internet adoption.

?? Klarna has introduced a new AI-driven shopping feature developed in collaboration with OpenAI technology, enabling customers to shop by taking a photo of desired products and making online purchases with ease.

?? 35% of worldwide online purchases are made on marketplaces, driven by factors such as convenience, competitive pricing, extensive product variety, and seamless delivery options. At byrd, we have strategically integrated with leading marketplace solutions like Mirakl, Channelengine, and billbee, which empower our merchants to expand their e-commerce businesses by tapping into new channels and markets.

To conclude…

As October comes to a close, we're gearing up for the busy season ahead. But rest assured, our commitment to delivering top industry insights and news remains unwavering. We hope to see you again next month with even more valuable content ??

Ps. don’t leave your holiday shopping to the last minute. And if you’re looking to fulfill your potential and get a head start on the peak season, get byrd.