The coronavirus has changed everything, but there’s no need to feel BOXed in. Let’s look at how the landscape has changed markedly for retailers—and how “go to market” strategy has been upended by the pandemic. Those that previously had a sound and thoughtful e-commerce strategy—or acted swiftly—have seen their business skyrocket, while those that relied…
It’s time yet again for the holiday shopping madness. This also means it’s time for holiday packaging season for your brand. Now is the time when everything that you’ve planned and mapped out is being put to the test. The deluge of orders that are placed through your site will undoubtedly put every part of…
Online shopping has changed how consumers buy products. Since they can’t look at or touch items or try on clothing, many consumers make online purchases with the intent of returning what they buy. As online sales increase, have you considered improving reverse logistics to manage how many orders are coming back? Shopify reports that compared…
Companies in all verticals invest their resources in engineering the best product they can offer for their customers. After all, the better a product is, the better chance it has to succeed on the market. But there are still other factors to consider when creating a stellar product. In today’s world, the consumer experience goes…
COVID-19 has forever changed the way many companies will do business. Less people are piling into stores, and they are doing even more of their shopping online. For retail businesses, there is a crucial decision to be made: adapt or shut down. At Hughes Enterprises, we help you to adapt. For most business owners, there…
The holiday season is undoubtedly the busiest time of the year for ecommerce orders. Ecommerce has gained exponential traction over the past decade, making it the most popular way for people to shop during the holiday season. Between the convenience of shopping from home and the opportunity to avoid crowds and lines in brick-and-mortar stores,…
In 2017, e-commerce shipments totaled more than $3.7 billion dollars according to the United States Census Bureau. These shipments accounted for 66.7% of all manufacturing shipments. As these numbers continue to rise, how do you make your e-commerce business stand out when your product lands in someone’s mailbox? Damage to packages, high shipping costs, poor…
The holiday season is right around the corner, so now is the time to start prepping for holiday orders. Once Thanksgiving passes, it will be too late to make adjustments, and the bulk of the orders will start flowing in. Due to the high volume of online orders, many companies have already switched to the…
You’ve done the hard part – created a desirable product that you can sell online. With most of the country shopping online today, it’s no wonder so many companies are turning to e-commerce as a solution for increasing profits, staying competitive, and expanding their audience. A few key facts to understanding regarding e-commerce in 2019:…
The speed at which new technologies are adapted and enhanced is growing at exponential rates. This is absolutely the case with vision machines and technology. Distribution centers are integrating this type of smart technology causing a spark in the machine vision equipment market. In fact, the global market for this type of equipment is expected…
