What’s In-store For Canada’s Economy in 2025: Plus eCommerce & Logistics Outlook
Canada ushers in 2025 with a mix of cautious optimism and uncertainty. While the economy shows signs of improvement, structural challenges linger, and external risks—particularly from U.S. trade policy—continue to cloud the horizon. After two years of sluggish performance, Canadian GDP is expected to grow by around 1.5% in 2025, marking an improvement from the…
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What’s Going on With Section 321 in 2025? Changes w/Mexico, Canada & Predictions (Updated Monthly)
Updated – August 25, 2025 The trade scene has become a fast moving target in 2025 as big changes impact Section 321, a long-standing U.S. Customs provision that allows duty-free imports on shipments valued under $800. Driven by new tariffs, policy shifts, and geopolitical tensions, businesses that relied heavily on Section 321 for cost efficiency…
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3PL & The Logistics Industry in 2025: A Year of Extreme Uncertainty – Top Trends & Predictions
Entering 2025, the logistics and third-party logistics (3PL) industry sits at an intersection of geopolitical shifts, economic uncertainties, and technological advancements. While forecasts indicate solid economic growth, the incoming Trump administration’s trade and immigration policies add layers of unpredictability. Who are we? Speed Commerce is an end-to-end provider of outsourced customer experience solutions (on Shopify and Bigcommerce & more) as…
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How to Ship Skincare Products: Tips for Quality and Speed
Shipping beauty and skincare products is more than just getting them from point A to point B. It’s about ensuring every serum, cream, or makeup item arrives looking as flawless as when it left your warehouse. As an eCommerce skincare brand or makeup retailer, you’re not just delivering products but providing an experience. From protecting…
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How Influencer Marketing Will Drive eCommerce Growth
The eCommerce industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with influencer marketing emerging as a pivotal force. And recently, traditional metrics of success—such as follower count—are being replaced by more nuanced measures of influence and engagement. Customers now value trust over trends. That’s why they prefer influencers who can offer honest recommendations that resonate with their…
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State of the Subscription Box Business Model & What’s In Store
Subscription boxes have gone from a niche curiosity to a billion-dollar powerhouse. With growth fueled by convenience and personalization, this model continues to reshape how consumers discover and engage with brands. In 2026, it’s clear that subscription boxes are a fixture of modern ecommerce. Here’s what’s happening now and what’s on the horizon. Who are…
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How Fast & Accurate Order Fulfillment Impacts Customer Satisfaction
With the rise of online shopping, consumers are accustomed to receiving their purchases quickly, often within a few days or even hours. For businesses operating in the B2C (business-to-consumer) space, meeting these expectations has become a challenge—and opportunity. Whether you’re an eCommerce retailer, a direct-to-consumer brand, or a company selling through digital platforms, the speed…
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Is TikTok Shop Profitable? The Best-Selling Tactics For New Sellers
TikTok is a social media platform that allows users to create, share, and discover short-form videos, typically lasting from 15 seconds to now, 10 minutes. The app is renowned for its algorithm-driven content recommendations. It is also a major force in social commerce, especially with one of its latest features—TikTok Shop. Given that it’s relatively…
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Should You Sell on TikTok Shop? The 5 Best Reasons Why You Should and 3 Why You Shouldn’t
TikTok is a social media juggernaut, having reached 1.5 billion users in 2023 and is the world’s 5th most popular social media platform as of 2024. Meanwhile, TikTok Shop is a rapidly growing platform redefining how businesses engage with customers. Its audience spends an average of 95 minutes daily on the app and TikTok Shop…
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The Top 10 Most Common Myths About 3PLs and Partnering With a 3PL
We’ve previously talked about the most common misconceptions about 3PLs. Here, we’ve consolidated all our thoughts and updated them for 2024/2025. While outsourced order fulfillment isn’t for every retailer, the reasons why many retailers think it’s not right for them come from misconceptions rather than facts. Who are we? Speed Commerce is an end-to-end provider…
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