The hidden cost of choice
E-commerce growth is a warehouse challenge. It has evolved from a convenience channel into a major fulfilment challenge, according to GEBHARDT lntralogistics UK. UK online retail sales reached £127.4 billion in 2024, up 3.4% on the previous year, and now account for roughly 27-28% of total retail spend. Driven by this sustained consumer shift, many brands are offering more: more sizes, morecolours, more categories, more delivery options and more returns choices. Every new option creates another physical task. Once an order is placed, warehouses must locate, pick, pack and ship goods quickly, often while managing thousands of SKUs within tight delivery windows that tighten further duringpeaks. On Black Friday, online sales share regularly exceeds 32% of total retail. Warehouses must […]
Meet fulfilmentcrowd: The tech-first fulfilment provider for global, omnichannel brands
fulfilmentcrowd is a global fulfilment provider that’s changing how brands scale across borders and channels. With a tech-first mindset and sustainable business model that offers unlimited scalability, fulfilmentcrowd unlocks the potential of 250+ omnichannel brands worldwide. First, the tech. Their award-winning platform is central to everything they do: it runs through their global warehouse network, […]
Complex, costly & confusing: The end of de minimis
When the United States quietly killed its $800 de minimis threshold in August 2025, few outside the e-commerce world took much notice. But for thousands of small and mid-sized exporters in the UK and EU, the impact was anything but quiet. Now there are moves to do the same in the UK and the EU. […]
President Trump’s tariffs: The implications for eCommerce brands
By Dani Mechlowitz, CRO at ITD Global Group Whilst the new trade tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump’s continue to evolve, their impact is already being felt by ecommerce businesses worldwide who are trying to understand and adapt (at speed), to the latest changes in regulation. As an international logistics and ecommerce management and delivery specialist, […]
Streamlining business operations through warehouse optimisation
The ecommerce landscape moves quickly, and, in 2024 customer expectations for speedy and reliable deliveries have never been higher. In an attempt to satisfy customers’ needs, warehouse management has become increasingly important, making efficient warehouse operations a crucial aspect of ecommerce. A successful supply chain hinges on strong, well-managed warehouse management, overseeing everything from inventory […]
ORDER FULFILMENT MONTH: Selecting the right partner for retail and e-commerce brands
The choice of order fulfilment partner is a critical decision for supply chain managers working in retail and e-commerce. This decision not only impacts operational efficiency, but also influences customer satisfaction and brand reputation. As such, there are several key considerations that supply chain managers must evaluate when selecting a fulfilment partner, as outlined here […]