eCommerce returns best practice
More sales equal more returns – it’s a natural consequence of a busy Christmas season. But returns don’t have to be bad news for your eCommerce store. Find out why (and how) in this week’s blog on eCommerce returns best practice. Online returns are expected to increase by 27.3% over the next five years, costing […]
How Expandly made Halo more efficient
Expandly case study: Halo is committed to two things only: serving “the world’s best coffees, in a way that’s best for the world.” The first-ever 100% compostable Nespresso compatible capsule comes in a variety of blends that allows anyone to get their caffeine fix, without impacting the environment. But, Halo’s hate of waste isn’t restricted […]
Best eCommerce books for your Christmas list
You’re so busy fulfiling other people’s Christmas lists that you’ve probably not given yours a second thought. But with an opportunity to sit back and relax for at least a day over the festive period, you’ll want to ensure that these best eCommerce books are sitting in your stocking. 1. Shoe Dog by Phil […]
How a quirky card retailer is spreading more joy with Expandly
Expandly case study: Cheeky Zebra is a refreshingly honest card retailer who believes in making people feel good, carbs after 9 pm and cards that don’t make you cringe. Founder and chief sarcasm creator Sasha began Cheeky Zebra armed with only a bunch of felt tip pens, a broken heart and a belief that traditional […]
November eCommerce News Roundup From Expandly
November, the month of thanks, giving, shopping and the following not-to-be-missed eCommerce news. Updates aplenty It was update-central at Expandly HQ this month, with four exciting new additions to our platform. ? Direct integration with Royal Mail – for bulk printing shipping labels and manifests. ? CSV product editor – making bulk changes clearer and […]
The last-minute guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday
You promised it would be different, you vowed to start preparing in January, you were meant to have it all together months ago – and now Black Friday starts tomorrow, and you’ve done nothing. Welcome to our last-minute guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday – we’re all friends here. Last-minute recap We know […]
Why enterprise brands are selling on Amazon
If you caught our blog last week on Primark asking customers not to buy its products online, you might have been surprised to read that many enterprise brands are selling on Amazon directly. The eCommerce landscape has changed significantly since the early days of Amazon being a book store, eBay being an auction site and […]
New product feature: Expandly setup wizard
“You’re a wizard Harry,” or you at least you’ll certainly feel like one with Expandly’s new setup wizard – making onboarding with our multi-channel management software easier than ever. While our multi-channel management software makes selling across multiple sales channel(s) easy, getting set up wasn’t the easiest. There are a few integrations to activate and […]
Is Primark off the mark with online retail
It’s a bold move in today’s internet-driven world to ask your customers not to buy your products online. But that’s exactly what affordable retailer Primark did last month, in a tweet that went viral. At the beginning of October, customers were alight with glee as it emerged that Primark products were available on Amazon and […]
The top eCommerce shipping and fulfilment strategies for Christmas
The big man in red is nearly here, but while you’ve been focusing on attracting his elves to your products and store, how much attention have you given your Christmas shipping and fulfilment strategy? Overselling and under-delivering are two of the biggest eCommerce blunders you can commit this festive season. They not only limit your […]
October eCommerce News Round Up From Expandly
October – the month of tricks, treats, too many sweets and the following not-to-be-missed eCommerce news. Congratulations As always, we love to kick off celebrating the month’s winners – and this month, there are champagne corks all over the place. A specific October well done to: ? Winners of the eBay for Business Award 2019 […]
Guest blog: 6 high-converting Shopify tactics
As a multi-channel seller, you’ll know the difficulties of converting customers on Shopify. You’ll also know the importance. With low fees, greater control, and direct customers, Shopify is one of the best channels to convert customers on. This week, we’re helping you to overcome the difficulties with six high-converting Shopify tactics. Why you need tactics […]