The Boxzooka Blog

This guide breaks down what kitting and custom packaging actually involve, where they fit in an eCommerce operation, and how to evaluate a 3PL partner that can handle both.

ShipBob is one of the names that comes up most often when brands start shopping for a 3PL, and for good reason. It is large, well-known, and built to scale. But large and well-known is not the same as right for you. If you have landed here searching for ShipBob alternatives, you are likely weighing a real tradeoff: the standardized scale of a platform versus the attention and flexibility of a boutique partner.

Discover how merchandise fulfillment helps eCommerce brands grow. Compare costs, services, and 3PL providers today.

eCommerce fulfillment is how online orders get picked, packed, shipped, and returned. Learn what it involves and how to choose the right 3PL fulfillment partner.

Your brand needs fast and reliable deliveries, but you’re based in the densely packed East Coast. You face tight competition…

The end of summer brings with it the start of school, and many retailers set this as the preparation season…

In North America, the last-mile delivery market is expected to grow by $14.9 billion from 2025 to 2029. This growth…

As U.S. families rush to beat potential price hikes tied to tariffs, the 2025 back-to-school season is seeing unprecedented early…

Did you know that over a billion packages move through New York City every year, with 80% of residents ordering…

Did you know the Port of Los Angeles processes 216 million metric tons of cargo each year—yet 60% of international…

Returns fulfillment-related services have never been a bigger part of ecommerce and the associated logistics providers’ business considerations. Consumers are…

Reproduced from an article in Retail Touchpoints. Retail Touchpoints article from Boxzooka on Customer Loyalty Since 2020, the global economy…

While most retailers have recently recorded a decline in returns, the cost burden is still big, and many retailers are…

Ecommerce is a blessing and a curse in the world of retail. While it’s played a key role in the…

Same-day delivery has been around for a while – think flowers, Dominos, and auto parts. UberEATS, DoorDash, and your local…

Shoppers in America christened the Friday after Thanksgiving as “Black Friday” long before the internet and eCommerce began to dominate…

Your package tracking app reports, “Delivered,” yet there’s no trace of the package by the front door. Has your parcel…

A critical component of your ecommerce business Processing e-commerce returns is an essential part of online retail, and both online…

eRetailers depend on their 3PL to keep their promises to customers. Every order is important, and you’re only as successful…

In today’s fast-paced eCommerce landscape, having a reliable and efficient fulfillment warehouse partner is crucial. Boxzooka Fulfillment & Global eCommerce…

In the world of e-commerce, customer retention is essential to business success, and the unboxing experience plays a crucial role…

In the world of eCommerce, managing order fulfillment can be a challenging task. However, with the right tools, businesses can…

Return orders can be a significant challenge for online retailers, but the rewards of effective returns management are worth the…

Welcome to the future of eCommerce warehousing fulfillment! Streamlined operations, real-time inventory management, and superior shipping experience. Boxzooka Fulfillment &…

Any business that ships products to customers understands the importance of reducing fulfillment costs – after all, the lower your…

Dropshipping is one of the most profitable ventures in e-commerce today. According to the latest analysis report by Statista, the…

When it comes to customer satisfaction, shipping and fulfillment are critical. Customers expect their purchases to arrive promptly, without damage,…

Inventory management is virtually inseparable from the ownership of many small businesses. It is a crucial part of a business’s…

With environmentally friendly packaging a growing area of concern for consumers, retailers must consider the sustainability of their packaging to…

Sustainability is more than just good for the planet. It’s good PR for your company. That’s why you should consider…

Today’s consumer is more conscious of their impact on the environment. According to the Global Buying Green Report by Trivium…

What is the best strategy to fulfill e-commerce orders? Multinational billion-dollar companies can afford internal logistics departments to handle their…

In an age of rapid growth for e-commerce and digital shopping, your packaging can be one of your most powerful…

In early 2020, e-commerce retailers were struggling to adapt to the frightening changes in consumer behavior. In late 2020, they…

When daily processing of orders becomes a burden on staff, facilities, and customers, the decision to outsource can be the…

The pandemic has catapulted the demand for e-commerce — and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. E-commerce sales jumped by…

There’s a lot to love about Valentine’s Day for your e-commerce business. The Hallmark holiday is one of the biggest…

Gaining complete control over your warehouse operations is essential to your business’s health and continued growth. Customers expect and demand…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for your e-commerce business — Black Friday. The unofficial kickoff of the…

The future of retail is digital. E-commerce orders surged between March and April as demand for everything from essential items…

Ready to reduce your company’s carbon footprint and cut waste in the supply chain? These steps will help you plant…

Way back in 1943, mechanical engineer Richard James was working to devise springs that could keep sensitive ship equipment steady…

Direct-to-consumer bedding e-retailer Buffy Inc. woke up in a logistics world where quick-turn, no-hassle deliveries and returns have become routine….

The convenience of online shopping has re-energized the retail market, but sellers need to plan for a much higher merchandise…

Ernest Alexander was looking for a third-party logistics (3PL) company that would meet all of his business needs. He says…

Brooke Atwood says the day she shipped her product line to Boxzooka was a great day. “The transition from doing…

Part of running a business is learning how to delegate. Because let’s be honest: We can’t do it all — even…